PRN - Days (7a-7:30p), with on-call evenings and rotating weekends

Position Objective:

Performs radiographic procedures upon patients of all age groups in accordance with established professional and departmental standards and procedures.

Essential Job Duties:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

1. Performs radiographic procedures and special diagnostic procedures in a timely manner consistent with established quality standards and the special needs of patients.
2. Participates as a member of a specialized medical team preparing patients and equipment for interventional procedures. Assists physician in emergency situations and adverse contrast reaction to patients.
3. Demonstrates competency in providing care to those patients undergoing but not limited to the following procedures: Peripheral diagnostic and therapeutic angiography; Carotid stenting; Vascular access procedures; Embolization procedures; Arterial and venous thrombolysis; Percutaneous nephrostomy and biliary tube insertions and changes; Pleurex tube insertion Pelvic venogramSpine/Neuro interventions; G Tube insertions and adjustments.
4. Conducts daily quality assurance tests on radiological and emergency equipment and records results. Operates all related equipment and consistently demonstrates competence in all areas of radiographic positions, physiology, procedure preparation, patient care, and technical factors.
5. Conducts daily quality assurance tests on radiological and emergency equipment and records results. Operates all related equipment and consistently demonstrates competence in all areas of radiographic positions, physiology, procedure preparation, patient care, and technical factors.

Educational/Experience Requirements:

• Successful completion of a two-year radiological technology program in AMA approved educational institution.
• In absence of formal special procedures, training, twelve months certifiable on-the-job training in angiography is required.
• Two years in hospital special procedure environment preferred.

RequiredLicense/Certifications:

• Current certification in diagnostic radiography by American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (AART).
• Current State of Maryland licensure is required.
• Current American Heart Association Health Care BLS.

Working Conditions, Equipment, Physical Demands:

There is a reasonable expectation that employees in this position will be exposed to blood-borne pathogens.

Physical Demands -

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The physical demands and work environment that have been described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

The above job description is an overview of the functions and requirements for this position. This document is not intended to be an exhaustive list encompassing every duty and requirement of this position; your supervisor may assign other duties as deemed necessary.