Vascular interventional technologist - united states, oakland

adecco medical and science division is seeking experienced vascular interventional technologist in oakland, ca! join our team of committed healthcare professionals! opportunity to thrive with one of america’s trusted partners in total health!

essential responsibilities:

clinical practice/patient care

operates extremely technical imaging equipment and applies ionizing radiation to the patient in accordance with standard operating procedures, according to departmental policies, procedures/protocols and as appropriate for the particular patient. 

positions patients according to department's procedure manual. moves and or assists patients onto table in accordance with departmental procedures. provides for the patient's comfort during the procedures. performs diagnostic & therapeutic procedures, utilizing image-guided surgical procedures, sterile technique and radiographic technique

operates laser imagers, and radiographic / fluoroscopic equipment to obtain radiographic images. critiques radiographs for quality and accuracy. selects and films images for permanent patient record. provides radiation protection in accordance with regulations.  

selects accurate technical factors on an individual patient basis. reviews history and pertinent images with designated interventional radiologist to assure appropriate application of procedure.

discusses plan and equipment necessary for the procedure. assists physicians with specialized diagnostic and interventional procedures by handling equipment, preparing procedure and instrument trays, prepping and explaining procedures to patients and other related tasks under the supervision of an interventional radiologist.  

may include the insertion of peripherally inserted central catheters (picc's) with certification and documented training. responds effectively to patient care emergencies. utilizes universal precautions at all times when working with patients. sets up and maintains a sterile field by using sterile technique; opens sterile procedures trays where applicable.

in conjunction with the ir nurses and radiologists, monitors patient condition throughout the procedure. uses ekg equipment, intravenous pumps, blood pressure equipment, pulse oximeter and related routine equipment to maintain continuous patient care while patient is undergoing procedure.

experience

recent (within the last 12 months) minimum three years experience as a radiologic technologist, including one year recent experience in interventional radiology (ir). may substitute one year ir experience with successful completion of the regional ir cross training program.

education

graduation from a accredited, arrt eligible educational program in radiologic technology.

license, certification, registration

american heart association approved bls.

certified radiologic technologist (crt) and fluoroscopy permit issued by the state of california department of public health.

possess current and valid advanced certification in cardiovascular interventional radiology (cv), vascular interventional radiology (vi), or cardiac interventional radiology (ci), issued by the american registry of radiologic technologists (arrt).

registration with the american registry of radiologic technologists (arrt) as a registered radiologic technologist (r).

 

additional requirements:

comprehensive knowledge of radiology principles and practices including anatomy and physiology, radiation protection and physics, radiographic positioning, surgical and nursing procedures.

ability to operate all radiology equipment, such as, radiographic machines, radiographic/fluoroscopic machines, interventional radiology associated equipment, associated surgical equipment, and image processors

ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on the assigned unit.

the individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the unit/area/department policies and procedures.

ability to use computer systems to manage patient information.

effective verbal and written communication skills are required in order to work with patients, medical and nursing personnel.

consistently demonstrates the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors necessary to provide superior and culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, and to customers, contracted providers, and vendors.

preferred qualifications:

this is a per diem position, days and hours may vary

must provide minim availability including every other weekend.

maybe required to work at other oc facilities.  mri/ct experience is a plus. 

why work for adecco?

medical, vision and dental

weekly pay

401(k) plan

skills training

excellent medical, dental, and vision benefits

*this client requires proof of covid-19 vaccination at time of hire.

accommodations will be considered for those with disability/medical conditions or because of a sincerely held religious belief who, in narrow circumstances, cannot get vaccinated due to such reasons.

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important: this role is being recruited for by adecco’s medical and science division, not your local adecco branch office.

equal opportunity employer/veterans/disabled



the company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records

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