Radiology Angiographer - Interventional Radiology - Bayfront Health

Position Summary
Provides quality patient care when performing diagnostic imaging and related procedures to demonstrate anatomy for interpretation and/or intervention for procedures while adhering to radiation safety principles.
Responsibilities
• Demonstrates professional judgment in service delivery and maintains a demeanor complimentary to quality care.
• Delivers appropriate care, recognizes patient conditions, and ensures successful completion of procedures and guidelines.
• Assists the physician in producing diagnostic imaging and related procedures to demonstrate anatomy for interpretation and/or
intervention.
• Assiststhe physician in all procedures as necessary.
• Ensuresthatthe patient's education of procedure performed, needs, safety and comfort aremet while in their care.
• Complies with all state and federal regulations applicable to each modality.
• Adheres to Orlando Health's mission statement and strategic imperatives.
• Assesses the patient's physical condition and age-specific needs.
• Provides instructions to achieve patient cooperation and desired results.
• Performs proper patient identification, acquires patient's clinical history, and ensures accurate documentation and communication
to the appropriate team members.
• Positions patient, equipment, and associated devices. Manipulatestechnical factorsto achieve high-quality imagesforinterpretation.
• Assesses diagnostic imagesfor technical quality, proper annotation, and patientidentification, ensuring that all relative anatomy is
demonstrated.
• Applies principles ofradiation safety tominimize exposure to patients,self, and others.
• Comprehends and complies with Quality Control standards and participates in all Quality Control tasks.
• Demonstrates proficiency in contrast medication administration with and without use of power injectors.
• Appliessterile techniques and appropriate standard precautionsin utilizing Personal Protective equipment(PPE) to prevent crosscontamination in accordance with OH policy and training procedures.
• Administers medical aid as required in cases of adverse reactions to contrast medication and/or other emergencies.
• Assistsin the supervision ofstudenttechnologists and the training of new technologists.
• Utilizes all Corporate Radiology computer systems effectively and accurately.
• Demonstrates proficiency in supply usage, charging, and documentation.
• Ensuresthe safety of all customers.
• Demonstrates knowledge regarding location, use, and troubleshooting of complex technical equipment and instruments. Acts as a
resource for its operation and training.
• Maintainsthe use of customer service skillsin communication with all Orlando Health staff, visitors, and co-workers.
• Maintains adequate inventory levels of supplies, equipment, resources, tools, and forms.
• Performs as a mentor/preceptor for new staff whilemaintaining high standards of patient care, documentation, and professionalism.
• Understands the application and technical aspects of all equipment and supplies used in all procedures.
• Ensuresthat case turnover time is within established departmentstandards bymaintaining proper workflow and prioritizing optimal
patient care.
• Maintainsreasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal,
state, and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures, department guidelines, and education requirements.
Qualifications
Education/Training
Graduate of accredited school of Radiologic Technology.
Licensure/Certification
• Valid Certified Radiologic Technologistlicensure by the State of Florida; and
• Valid American Registry of Radiologic Technologists(ARRT) certification; and
• Required tomaintain BLS/Healthcare provider certification.