Coordinator - Interventional Radiology

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Under general supervision, coordinates the scheduling of Interventional procedures for outpatients. Acts as a liaison between the Interventional division personnel and the referring physicians, both in-house and off-campus, and, with the personnel of the short stay unit.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Explains procedure to patients and may be involved in preparing the patient for the examination. Coordinates daily schedules for out- patients to avoid conflict between the OPD and IPD Interventional procedures.

* Coordinates, often under emergency situations, patient transfers and admissions to HFH from the medical centers, other system hospitals, and occasionally from other states or countries.

* Instructs patients and family members on Interventional pre and post procedure care. Responsible for follow-up calls to post OPD Interventional patients.

* Obtains medication history and documents patients' pre and post procedural status, discontinues medication if necessary with physician's approval.

* May assist radiologists in the recovery room, monitor patients, secure pre and post procedure vital signs, etc.

* May perform venipuncture and intravenous therapy as needed, sends blood to appropriate labs.

* Acts as a liaison between Interventional and referring physicians, to include providing preliminary report, etc.

* Collects lab and other test results for out-patients scheduled for the day.