Special Procedure Technologist

Portsmouth Regional Hospital

(Portsmouth, New Hampshire)
Full Time
Job Posting Details
About Portsmouth Regional Hospital
Portsmouth Regional is a 209-bed acute care hospital located in Portsmouth, NH, and is part of HCA, the nation’s largest provider of healthcare services. Portsmouth Regional Hospital serves the seacoast region’s residents in New Hampshire, Maine and Massachusetts and is also one of the area’s largest employers.
Summary
At the administrative direction of the Imaging Director and the clinical direction of the Radiologist / Team Leader, independently perform all exams without any supervision within the section employed. Serve as a positive role model, while working in collaboration with all levels of departmental personnel.
Responsibilities
* Perform radiographic procedures for interventional/special procedure studies. Prepare patient for procedure; explain procedure. May inject prescribed medications under the direct presence and supervision of Radiologist performing diagnostic and therapeutic interventional/special procedures. Perform venous punctures and maintain central venous line during examination. Be prepared to administer C.P.R. Operate radiographic equipment to produce angiographic, digital, and other specialized images. * Perform follow-up monitoring until patient leaves the department. * Perform hemodynamic monitoring duties: set up and maintenance of transducer, physiological data recorder, ECG monitor, oxymetry, and peripheral vascular recorders. * Order, maintain, and understand the use and function of all ancillary equipment used in both diagnostic and therapeutic examinations. * Perform quality control checks on equipment, and insure that proper procedures are followed. * Coordinate daily work schedule with Radiologist and respond to emergencies as they occur. * Teach use of interventional/special procedure equipment and procedures to staff. * Participate in continuing education. Train with IV team prior to performing venous punctures. Take certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support as scheduled by the Team Leader. * Demonstrate competency in use of all applicable aspects of the CIS and RIS * Perform on-call duties and/or work variable shifts as assigned to meet department needs. * May perform duties of Team Leader in his/her absence. * Perform all duties required for General Radiologic Technologist. * Perform other duties as required or assigned. * Competently operate all units of the section’s imaging equipment while performing high-quality procedures in a safe and efficient manner. Review medical record for patient history while gleaning pertinent clinical information. Share appropriate or any unusual information with radiologists. Transfer patient to imaging table, explain procedure and position the patient according to protocol. Administer applicable contrast media as prescribed by the radiologist, by oral or intravenous (IV) means. Quickly recognize and respond to hypersensitivity or allergic reaction. * Review studies for overall quality. Operate and troubleshoot computers associated with the section’s imaging equipment used to produce, process and optimize clinical data. Archive images onto the appropriate media for the section involved. * Independently perform quality control procedures at the designated intervals on imaging and ancillary equipment to ensure compliance with Federal and Joint Commission standards of care. * Collaborate, communicate and problem solve regularly with other divisions of the department, and establish ongoing lines of communication with other PRH departments through meetings and discussions. Work pro-actively with other PRH departments to facilitate patient access to the scheduling of examinations. * STANDARD I Job Knowledge/Productivity * Completes position responsibilities by following established guidelines & protocols within the appropriate time frame. * STANDARD II Communication/Interpersonal Skills * Demonstrates good skills in all forms of communication. Works well with others in a spirit of teamwork and cooperation. * STANDARD III Education/Development/Initiative * Maintains education and development appropriate for position. * STANDARD IV Hospital/Department Policies & Procedures * Adheres to established hospital and department guidelines & protocols. Supports hospital mission, vision and values. * STANDARD V Position Specific Performance Criteria/Essential Job Functions * Performs position specific job functions at an acceptable level.
Ideal Candidate
**EDUCATION** * Less than high school * High school or GED * Vocational / Technical * 2 year/ Associate Degree * 4 year/Bachelor’s Degree * Post Graduate Degree * License / Certification * (Specify) ARRT(R) * Interventional Certification preferred * EXPERIENCE * None * Less than one year * 1 - 3 years * 3 - 5 years * More than 5 years * Other:

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