Atlantic Health System is seeking a full-time IR Technologist for the Radiology Special Procedure. Working the hours of 7am to 5pm, 4 days a week, including on call.

Essential Function/Responsibilities:

• Utilizes AIDET when communicating with patients to: identify patient service requirements, ensure correct exam is performed on the correct patient, and establish rapport with patients and others.
  
• Instructs/communicates with patient and/or patients family regarding the test to be performed and assesses patients ability to tolerate exam. Maintains a responsive and respectful relationship with patients and peers. Ensures open communication between peers. Discusses concerns with supervisor directly to maintain supportive cohesive team environment.
  
• Prepares patient or area for IR procedure by positioning patient, adjusting immobilization devices, moving equipment into specified position and adjusting equipment controls to set exposure factors.
  
• Able to troubleshoot equipment. Knows who to contact whenever there is equipment malfunction and takes the initiative to do so. Works with engineers and physicists to ensure optimal operational capabilities of equipment.
  
• Proficient in the use all IR equipment & procedural assistance.
  
• Maintains medical imaging records in appropriate system and according to department policies and standards for interpretation in a timely manner.
  
• Workflow/Throughput to ensure schedule is maintained. Works well independently ensuring throughput as well as with peers.
  
• When scheduled on call can return to work within 30min response time.
  
• Ability to work under stressful conditions and in difficult situations. Supports others in tense situations. Responds appropriately during emergency situations. Responds in a positive manner during high volume or short staffing. Aid in the transport of patients. Per
  
• Assists with inventory control and restocks room & carts. Maintains cleanliness of assigned work area.
  
• Groin Management, Radial Management and Sheath Removal. Access patient for high risk factors for hematoma or other vascular complications. Safely remove sheath and maintain hemostasis on arterial and venous puncture sites. Educate on post sheath removal care and TR Band removal post procedure.
• Performs other tasks and duties as required by the lead tech or supervisor.
• Assists leadership in maintaining all required policies, procedures, standards and records for applicable governmental, regulatory and accrediting organizations by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations of the OSHA, TJC, TDH and ACR.
• Other relevant duties as assigned

Minimum Education:

• Associates degree from an AMA-approved radiologic technology program
• Vocational diploma from an AMA-approved radiologic technology program.
  

Minimum Experience:

• 1 to 3 years of experience as an Imaging Services Technologist preferred.
  

Atlantic Health System aims to deliver the highest quality, safety and care combined with the best experience for our patients and their families. We are confident that you will find success within Atlantic Health System, which has been named for the 14th year in a row to Fortune's 'Top 100 Best U.S. Companies to Work For' list. We believe you will find that our culture of collaboration and care exemplifies the value we place on our patients, their families, and our employees.

Atlantic Health System, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status.

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