The Special Procedures Technologist applies specialized knowledge and technical skills in diagnostic and interventional procedures, primarily in operating room areas. Responsibilities include preparing patients, operating imaging equipment, and assisting physicians during procedures.
Requirements summary
Candidates should have at least 2 years of diagnostic radiology experience, with preferred experience in surgical and interventional radiology settings. Required certifications include ARRT registration and a Kansas Radiology Technologist license within 60 days of hire.
Status: Non-Exempt A Brief Overview Applies the specialized knowledge and technical skills of a radiology technologist in diagnostic and interventional procedures in the operating room areas. Performs these functions during regular working hours and on-call. Performs radiographic and other diagnostic imaging procedures to assist physicians in the diagnosis of disease and injuries by performing the following duties. Experience Qualifications 2 years Diagnostic radiology experience. Preferred Experience in a surgical area. Preferred Previous operating room and/or interventional radiology experience. Preferred Subspecialty experience. Preferred Skills and Abilities Demonstrated acceptable knowledge level of all diagnostic radiology procedures. (Required proficiency) Licenses and Certifications Registered Technologist - ARRT Required Licensed Radiology Technologist (LRT) - KSBHA Kansas license required within 60 days of hire. Basic Life Support - BLS Required within 90 days of hire. What you will do Utilizes correct image technique. Prepares and positions patient for diagnostic imaging procedures. Cones and pans well to minimize patient and staff exposure. Adjusts immobilization devices to obtain optimum views of specified area of body requested by physician. Maintains scrubbing skills for all equipment and procedures. Anticipates physician needs. Sets up equipment and room for procedures. Performs routine maintenance, diagnoses malfunctions, and makes minor repairs on radiologic equipment, arranging for repairs as needed. Operates mobile radiologic equipment in operating room, emergency room, or at patient's bedside. Performs a variety of technical procedures that will require independent judgment, with ingenuity and initiative to apply prescribed ionizing radiation for radiologic diagnosis. Able to operate the Orbic Arcadis 3D C-Arm. Able to operate the AIRO Interoperative C-Arm. Demonstrates proper prepping, draping technique. Processes images and reviews for proper identification and quality control. Prepares images for reading by radiologist or requesting physician. Moves imaging equipment into specified position, determines exposure factors on basis of height, weight, portion of body involved, and degree of penetration required, and adjusts equipment controls to set exposure factors and produce images of proper detail, density, and accuracy. Participates in collection of data for departmental databases in a timely and accurate manner. Documents patient or device complications appropriately. Participates in on-call rotation to provide 24-hour availability for patients that require emergent imaging need. Measures and mixes barium and contrast media. Keeps rooms stocked with appropriate supplies. Assists radiologist in fluoroscopic and special x-ray examinations. Completes forms and maintains records, logs, and reports of work performed. Performs office work including, but not limited to, answering phone, filing, obtaining information from computer, and ordering departmental supplies. Required for All Jobs Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health Performs other duties as assigned Patient Facing Options Position is Patient Facing Remote Work Guidelines Workspace is a quiet and distraction-free allowing the ability to comply with all security and privacy standards. Stable access to electricity and a minimum of 25mb upload and internet speed. Dedicate full attention to the job duties and communication with others during working hours. Adhere to break and attendance schedules agreed upon with supervisor. Abide by Stormont Vail’s Remote Worker Policy and will review and acknowledge the Remote Work Agreement annually. Remote Work Capability On-Site; No Remote Scope No Supervisory Responsibility No Budget
Responsibility
No
Budget
Responsibility
Physical
Demands
Balancing:
Occasionally 1-3
Hours
Carrying:
Occasionally 1-3
Hours
Climbing (Ladders):
Rarely less than 1 hour
Climbing (Stairs):
Rarely less than 1 hour
Crawling:
Rarely less than 1 hour
Crouching:
Rarely less than 1 hour
Driving (Automatic):
Rarely less than 1 hour
Driving (Standard):
Rarely less than 1 hour
Eye/Hand/Foot
Coordination:
Frequently 3-5
Hours
Feeling:
Occasionally 1-3
Hours
Grasping (Fine
Motor):
Frequently 3-5
Hours
Grasping (Gross
Hand):
Frequently 3-5
Hours
Handling:
Frequently 3-5
Hours
Hearing:
Occasionally 1-3
Hours
Kneeling:
Rarely less than 1 hour
Lifting:
Occasionally 1-3
Hours up to 25 lbs
Operate
Foot
Controls:
Occasionally 1-3
Hours
Pulling:
Occasionally 1-3
Hours up to 25 lbs
Pushing:
Occasionally 1-3
Hours up to 25 lbs
Reaching (Forward):
Occasionally 1-3
Hours up to 25 lbs
Reaching (Overhead):
Occasionally 1-3
Hours up to 25 lbs
Repetitive
Motions:
Frequently 3-5
Hours
Sitting:
Rarely less than 1 hour
Standing:
Occasionally 1-3
Hours
Stooping:
Rarely less than 1 hour
Talking:
Occasionally 1-3
Hours
Walking:
Occasionally 1-3
Hours
Physical
Demand
Comments: Must be able to transport patients by pushing a cart, wheelchair, or bed. Must be able to stand wearing a lead apron during long procedures.
Working
Conditions
Burn:
Rarely less than 1 hour
Chemical:
Rarely less than 1 hour
Combative
Patients:
Occasionally 1-3
Hours
Dusts:
Rarely less than 1 hour
Electrical:
Rarely less than 1 hour
Explosive:
Rarely less than 1 hour
Extreme
Temperatures:
Rarely less than 1 hour
Infectious
Diseases:
Occasionally 1-3
Hours
Mechanical:
Rarely less than 1 hour
Needle
Stick:
Rarely less than 1 hour
Noise/Sounds:
Occasionally 1-3
Hours
Other
Atmospheric
Conditions:
Rarely less than 1 hour
Poor
Ventilation,
Fumes and/or
Gases:
Rarely less than 1 hour
Radiant
Energy:
Occasionally 1-3
Hours
Risk of
Exposure to
Blood and
Body
Fluids:
Occasionally 1-3
Hours
Risk of
Exposure to
Hazardous
Drugs:
Rarely less than 1 hour
Hazards (other):
Rarely less than 1 hour
Vibration:
Rarely less than 1 hour
Wet and/or
Humid: Rarely less than 1 hour Stormont Vail is an equal opportunity employer and adheres to the philosophy and practice of providing equal opportunities for all employees and prospective employees, without regard to the following classifications: race, color, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, uniformed service, disability or genetic information. This applies to all aspects of employment practices including hiring, firing, pay, benefits, promotions, lateral movements, job training, and any other terms or conditions of employment. Retaliation is prohibited against any person who files a claim of discrimination, participates in a discrimination investigation, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment act based upon the above classifications. Email your resume and cover letter to the applicable team below. We'll review your experience to see if there may be a fit with other current or upcoming opportunities.
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Counselor,
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Ray via email: morgan.ray@stormontvail.org Stormont Vail Health is a nonprofit integrated health system that has been serving the health care needs of Kansas for more than 130 years. Stormont Vail has been recognized as a Magnet® organization since 2009 by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. It is composed of Stormont Vail Hospital, a 586-bed acute care hospital, and Cotton O’Neil Clinic, a multi-specialty physician group with more than 500 providers, which includes more than 250 physicians. Nearly 5,300 employees provide care and support services for patients in the hospital and 35 other locations, including the Cotton O’Neil Heart Center, Cancer Center, Diabetes & Endocrinology Center, Digestive Health Center, Pediatrics clinics and 10 regional primary care clinics. Stormont Vail Health is committed to its mission of improving the health of the community by being a national leader in providing compassionate, high quality and efficient integrated care through collaboration that results in a healthier community.
