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• Functions under the direction of the Vascular Institute Manager or Director.
• The Interventional Chief Technologist supervises staff to ensure that ordered diagnostic/vascular interventional and neuro-interventional procedures are performed efficiently and professionally, assists with scheduling personnel to ensure adequate staff coverage.
• The technologist assists with providing safe, age appropriate care to the patient by performing all exams provided by the department according to department procedures.
• The technologist has the knowledge and ability to properly and safely obtain a quality diagnostic study.
• Responsible for performing a wide variety of technical, clerical and leadership procedures requiring independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative in the utilization of the equipment for the diagnosis and/or treatment of diseases.
• The chief technologist is able to independently perform job functions.
• The Chief Tech oversees supply management, including communication to supply chain and distribution, in order to provide care and treatment in a cost effective manner.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Management of Staff

• Supervises staff to ensure that ordered diagnostic/interventional procedures are performed efficiently and professionally.
• Assist with scheduling of personnel to ensure adequate coverage for case load; communicates with other managers and VI staff to assure appropriate schedules.
• Coordinates daily operation and performs direct patient care activities as necessary.
• Assists with interviews and orientation of new employees.
• Assists with maintenance of the department records, JCAHO standards, state and federal regulations and performance improvement.
• Maintains good working relationship with managers, staff physicians and their staff.
• Communicates area needs and recommendations to appropriate Managers/and or Director.
• Uses and monitors staff use of pre-procedure verification and time out forms.
• Meets Service Recovery and Customer Service Guidelines as needed.
• Assigns and delegates work to staff for various work stations.

Clinical Skills

• Completion of VI competencies.
• Able to use critical thinking skills.
• Work in conjunction with radiologists/ vascular surgeons/ cardiologists.
• Preps the patient for procedure.
• Demonstrates and understands sterile technique.
• Prepares necessary supplies and equipment for procedure.
• Enters appropriate charges for supplies and procedure(SIM CODES).
• Demonstrates pre and post procedure care.

Departmental Responsibilities

• Must be flexible with hours to meet departmental needs.
• Able to work scheduled and On-Call hours if necessary.
• Knows existing lines of communication and authority.
• Handles communications properly with stability and emotional maturity.
• Assists with maintenance of departmental records, Joint Commission standards, State and Federal.

Regulations and performance Improvement

• Completes necessary paperwork, including data entry.
• Answers departmental phone using proper scripting.
• Maintains stock levels and outdates.
• Maintains current License and BLS certifications.
• Provides in-service/training for other medical imaging staff as appropriate.
• Ensures processing of pending work reports daily so that cases are read in a timely manner.
• Assists in other medical imaging areas and as needed in other departments in the system.

Quality and Patient Safety

• Verifies patient ID using 2 patient identifiers, i.e. Armband, DOB, verbal identification.
• Verifies patient information for same/similar name sticker.
• Verifies Written Order and Consent, seeks clarification if order or consent unclear.
• Uses and understands pre-procedural verification/ time out form.
• Understands and complies with site/ side marking when indicated.
• Reviews the case with the appropriate physician as needed.
• Understands anatomical positioning, correct labeling of body parts and interventional safety practices.

Patient Education

• Introduces self to patient and/or guardian utilizing proper scripting i.e. AIDET
• Transports patients as needed.
• Provides privacy and comfort for patient/customers.
• Responsible for patient, family/support system education; explains procedure to patients and/or family/guardian/support individuals as necessary.
• Provide post procedural home care instructions as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Minimum Education:

• Graduate of AMA approved School of Radiology Technology Required
• Prefer BS degree in Health Sciences or related field

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):

All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.

• ARRT Cardio Vascular Interventional-Preferred
• ARRT Vascular Intervention Rad-Preferred
• Basic Life Support or BLS - Instructor

Required Minimum Experience:

• Five (5) years experience in the Medical Field Required
• Experience in vascular and/or interventional radiology with one (1) year of supervisory experience Preferred

Required Minimum Skills:

• Competent in all aspects of diagnostic radiology procedures, patient positioning, exposure factors and radiation protection.
• Must have an understanding of pathology as to how it affects the quality of a procedure.
• The individual must be able to communicate and understand verbal and written English language and display a positive attitude.