Lexington, KY, 40508, USA
51 days ago
Special Procedure Technologist Full Time Days
**Overview** **Position is eligible for up to a $25,000 Sign On Bonus PLUS up to $24,000 in student loan repayment!!** Saint Joseph Hospital is a 433-bed facility located in Lexington Kentucky. Founded in 1877 a small group of Sisters of Charity of Nazareth in Kentucky led by Sister Euphrasia Stafford began their health ministry. Their mission was to provide compassionate care to the poor and underserved – a tradition still carried out today. Saint Joseph Hospital primarily serves central and eastern Kentucky with a full range of services including distinguished awards for cardiology orthopedics and stroke care. CHI Saint Joseph Health supports 5000 active employees 8 hospitals specialty clinics and a Medical Group with more than 200 locations across Central and Eastern KY. CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health in 2019. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community. **Responsibilities** **Job Summary / Purpose** _Perform a variety of complex specialized tasks eminent in operating radiographic equipment to perform vascular and neuroradiology angiographic and interventional procedures._ **Essential Key Job Responsibilities** 1. _Perform complex specialized tasks associated with the operation of radiographic equipment to make special study radiographs of designated body portions in accordance with radiation safety procedures_ 2. _Position patients; immobilize as necessary_ 3. _Assist radiologist during angiographic and interventional procedures_ 4. _Operate fluoroscopic equipment. Position patients for rapid sequence filming during contrast media administration_ 5. _Set up sterile trays and other equipment practicing sterile technique_ 6. _Assist radiologist during procedure to include handling of instruments, operating and monitoring equipment, calling out equipment readings; alerting physician to changes in patient condition_ 7. _Scrub to assist with passage of catheters/guide wires_ 8. _Load power injectors with contrast media; prepare for injection_ 9. _Process film, collate in sequence and label appropriately. Maintain film archival system_ 10. _Schedule patient procedures from referring physician's offices_ 11. _Assist in orientation of new technologists; provide education and training to student technologists. Maintain patient records and statistical data. Coordinate scheduling and patient flow within the neuro/vascular radiographic suites; coordinate procedure performance across different hospital divisions (anesthesia, pediatrics, radiology)_ 12. _Maintain supply inventory; order supplies_ 13. _Other duties assigned by manager_ **Qualifications** **Minimum Qualifications** **Required Education** _(for CHI Leadership Job Levels from Supervisor through President)_ Does Not Apply **Required Education for Staff Job Levels** Associate’s Degree in Radiology program. **Required Licensure and Certifications** Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) Licensed in the state of Kentucky. BLS and ACLS. **Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities** Microsoft Office Ability to work with complex technology **PREFERRED Qualifications** One (1) years of experience in Interventional Angiography/Cardiac Cath/Operating Room **Pay Range** $33.52 - $48.60 /hour We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
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