Supports, and is responsible for incorporating into job performance, the Frederick Health (FH) mission, vision, core values and customer service philosophy and adheres to the FH Compliance Program, including following all regulatory requirements and the FH Standards of Behavior. With limited supervision and under the direction of a qualified physician and Radiology Manager, performs a variety of invasive diagnostic, interventional and therapeutic procedures involving the heart, circulatory, bili... more details
We are seeking a Full-time Interventional Radiologist to join our team!
This position works 72 hours bi-weekly. Will work weekday and weekend shifts. Includes Call, and holiday rotation!
**ADDITIONAL PAY FOR SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL**
Benefit Package that includes Medical/Dental/Vision insurance, Life Insurance, Short and Long Term Disability,
403B Retirement Savings Program and Paid Time Off.
Job Summary
Supports, and is responsible for incorporating into job performance, the Frederick Health (FH) mission, vision, core values and customer service philosophy and adheres to the FH Compliance Program, including following all regulatory requirements and the FH Standards of Behavior.
With limited supervision and under the direction of a qualified physician and Radiology Manager, performs a variety of invasive diagnostic, interventional and therapeutic procedures involving the heart, circulatory, biliary, respiratory, GI, GU, Musculoskeletal and lymphatic systems on child adolescent, adult and geriatric patient populations
Example of Essential Functions:
- Assists radiologists during invasive angiographic and interventional procedures utilizing accepted procedural techniques to maximize patient safety
- Performs proper patient positioning; selects proper technical factors
- Assesses patient response during procedure
- Monitors ECG and hemodynamic parameters
- Administers contrast material and medication in the presence of a physician who is directing the administration and dosage of medication
- Transmits images to PACS for interpretation and for permanent record
- Responsible for obtaining optimal images to provide the radiologist with information to assure that an accurate diagnosis is rendered
- Evaluates images with radiologist
- Monitors equipment status indicators to prevent damage
- Performs daily quality control checks of CT scanner
- Reports equipment malfunctions with accuracy and timeliness
- Applies Standard Precautions and sterile technique
- Responsible for cleanliness and orderliness of assigned workspace
- Checks emergency equipment and drugs for missing and/or expired items
- Monitors and records contrast warmer temperatures
- Ensures that patient records are complete and signed prior to examination
- Executes a variety of tasks associated with the PACS, HIS and RIS systems
- Applies proper radiation protection according to prescribed safety standards
- Screens patients for possibility of pregnancy
- Serves on and actively participates in project teams, task forces, committees and special assignments as needed
- Takes emergency call as required
- Readily available when needed and responds in a timely manner
- Performs other duties as assigned
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to perform with limited supervision
- Possess excellent customer relation skills, avoiding antagonism, conflicts and
undue anxiety.
- Good oral and written communications skills
- Ability to handle stressful and crisis situations
- Good analytical and problem solving skills
Minimum Education, Training, and Experience Required:
- Graduate of a JRCERT approved program in Radiologic Technology
- MD State Certification as a Medical Radiation Technologist
- Advanced Certification by ARRT in Cardiovascular – Interventional Technology or eligible; certification must be accomplished within one year from date of hire.
- 2 years experience as a Cardiovascular Technologist or 4 years experience as an Invasive Special Procedures Technologist
Patient Contact
Must demonstrate and maintain current knowledge and skills in providing appropriate care/contact for patients in the following age groups:
- _X_ Child (13 months thru 12 years)
- _X_ Adolescent (13 years thru 17 years)
- _X_ Adult (18 years thru 65 years)
- _X_ Geriatric (66+ years)
Physical Demands:
Medium-Heavy Work – Lifting up to 75 pounds on an infrequent basis (less than one lift every three minutes) and/or carrying up to 35 pounds while walking. Pushing or pulling up to 115 pounds infrequently or greater than 115 pounds occasionally (no more than once per hour).
Ergonomic Risk Factors:
Repetition: Repeating the same motion over and over again places stress on the muscles and tendons. The severity of risk depends on how often the action is repeated, the speed of the movement, the required force and muscles involved.
Forceful Exertion: The amount of physical effort required to perform a task (such as moving patients) or to maintain control of equipment or tools. The amount of force depends on the type of grip, the weight of an object or person, body posture, the type of activity and the duration of the task.
Awkward Posture: Posture is the position your body is in and its effect on the muscle groups that are involved in the physical activity. Awkward postures include repeated or prolonged reaching, twisting, bending, kneeling, squatting, working overhead with your hands or arms, or holding fixed positions.
Contact Stress: Pressing the body hard on sharp edges can result in placing too much pressure on nerves, tendons, and blood vessels. For example, using the palm of your hand to hit or stick objects can increase risk of musculoskeletal disorders.
Requires wearing lead-equivalent aprons and vests for extended periods of time.
Application of manual compression with considerable force for extended periods
Excessive standing and walking
Working Conditions:
Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Risk: Category A – WILL have exposure to blood or body fluids.
- Exposure to ionizing radiation.
- Contact with high voltage electrical equipment
- Contact with moving equipment
Reporting Relationship:
Reports to Manager