Tech - IR Tech
Company: Midland Memorial Hospital
Location: Midland
Posted on: April 28, 2024
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Job Description:
Competently operates angiographic equipment used to perform
basic and intermediate diagnostic procedures, including but not
limited to: biopsy, para/thoracentesis, abscess drainages,
peripheral vascular stenting, catheter placement, thrombolytic
therapy, and embolization. Acts as a scrub assistant on basic
interventional and surgical procedures, receiving direction from
attending and resident physicians. Monitors patients and alerts
staff of life-threatening changes in patient status. Applies the
defibrillator and performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation when
required. Aids with emergency procedures, responding quickly and
effectively as they occur. Identifies and processes images,
assuring that images are of diagnostic quality. Assists clinical
engineering staff in evaluating digital equipment to maintain
consistent image quality. Compares requisitions to physician orders
to ensure ordered exam accuracy. Postprocesses images as directed
and accurately identifies and labels images, identifying patient
name, medical record unit (MRU) number, and location or position of
scan on all images. Maintains records in accordance with various
regulatory agencies and enters patient and study information into
the radiology information system, and documents billing codes of
procedures performed to ensure accurate patient charges. Performs
various patient positioning and transporting duties, which require
lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique. Must
be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide
care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must
demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development
over the life span and possess the ability to assess data
reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate
information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative
to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as
described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific
information is developed further in the departmental job
standards
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