CVI Technologist

• Flexible Full-time / .9 FTE / 72 hours biweekly
• Javon Bea Hospital - Riverside
• Rockford, IL

Performs cardiac-interventional and vascular-interventional procedures. Scrubs, circulates and monitors procedures. Operates fluoroscopic equipment, acquires and processes digital images. May be required to alternate shifts, weekends, holidays, call, flexible hours and overtime as necessary to provide quality patient care at assigned sites(s). Works as part of a multidisciplinary team, serving on committees and participating in projects as requested, taking a lead role as assigned. Provides advanced clinical expertise and staff level leadership to the department.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Verify patient identification. Verify presence of appropriate signed informed procedural consent. Identify allergies and history of contrast reaction prior to any procedure, using patient records and by questioning patient.
• Verify package integrity and expiration date of sterile supplies. Verify the type, concentration, amount, and expiration date of medications. Prepare equipment for sterilization.
• Monitor and record vital signs, assess distal pulses pre and post procedure. Participate in the pre-procedural time-out activity.
• Prepare the access site(s) to include the required sterile drapes and covers, provide for patient comfort and cooperation by familiarizing the patient with the equipment and the examination. Prepare the patient for the examination to include physiological monitoring equipment.
• In conjunction with the physician, select the appropriate contrast agent. Set up and operate the automatic contrast injector, and ensure its proper function and cleanliness.
• Prepare or assist in administering injectable medications according to physician's orders, to include analgesics, anticoagulants, thrombolytics, vasoactives, and emergency medications.
• Recognize and respond to patient emergencies. Monitor and maintain medical equipment during the procedure. Adjust and calibrate pressure transducers.
• Scrub with the physician. Use sterile and aseptic technique as required to help prevent infection. Handle blood and body fluids in a manner appropriate to biohazardous materials.
• Advocate for radiation safety and protection. Wear a personnel radiation dosimeter. Take appropriate precautions to minimize patient and occupational radiation exposure. Document fluoroscopy time and radiation dose. Evaluate dose reports to determine if values are within established limits.
• Position the patient and/or imaging equipment to achieve desired projections. Select appropriate imaging protocols (e.g. frame rates, high/low level fluoro) to optimize image quality while minimizing dose. Employ image enhancement techniques during procedure to improve image quality.
• Acquire and process digital images (e.g. road mapping, subtraction, annotation, magnification) and perform 3D image reconstructions.
• Assist with ultrasound guidance for vascular access or organ access/biopsy.
• Monitor and record all procedural data (e.g. injection data, physiologic data, administered medications, complications).
• Assist with procedures to include vascular access, and all assigned diagnostic and interventional procedures.

• Provide patient post-procedural care. Apply pressure to arterial or venous puncture site. Apply dressing to puncture. Place vascular closure devices. Provides practical instruction for students and partners.
• Provide practical instruction for students and partners.
• Assist department manager/coordinator by providing clinical leadership; completing projects, advanced level clinical duties and regular assignments as requested.
• Actively participates in two of the following areas: professional council, committees, task force, mentoring program and/or is a primary preceptor.

CULTURE OF EXCELLENCE BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following behavior expectations:

Quality - Follows policies and procedures; adapts to and manages changes in the environment; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness giving attention to details; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Manages time and prioritizes effectively to achieve organizational goals.

Service - Responds promptly to requests for service and assistance; Follows the Mercyhealth Critical Moments of service; Meets commitments; Abides by MH confidentiality and security agreement; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; and effectively communicates information to partners; Thinks system wide regarding processes and functions.

Partnering - Shows commitment to the Mission of Mercyhealth and Culture of Excellence through all words and actions; Exhibits objectivity and openness to other's views; Demonstrates a high level of participation and engagement in day-to-day work; Gives and welcomes feedback; Generates suggestions for improving work: Embraces teamwork, supports and encourages positive change while giving value to individuals.

Cost - Conserves organization resources; Understands fiscal responsibility; Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; contributes to profits and revenue.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Graduate of an accredited radiography program or equivalent training/education program for required certification/licensure

Three years' experience in Cath Lab or Interventional Radiology required

CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE

ARRT(R) or EMT-P

Specialty certification in one of the following: ARRT(VI), ARRT(CI), CCI-RCIS, CCI-RCES, or HRS CCDS or 5-10 years' experience in lieu of specialty certification

BLS required

ACLS required at hire or within six months of hire

PALS required at hire or within one year of hire

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Passing the Driver's License Check and/or Credit Check (for those positions requiring).

Passing the WI Caregiver Background Check and/or IL Health Care Workers Background Check.

Must be able to follow written/oral instructions.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Must be able to take call as needed.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles and risk of radiation.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Occupational Exposure: Category A - All partners in the specified job classification have occupational exposure.

AGE OF PATIENTS SERVED

Neonate (birth - 28 days)

Infant (29 days - less than 1 year)

Pediatric (1 year - 12 years)

Adolescents (13 years - 17 years)

Adult (18 years - 64 years)

Geriatric (65 years and older)

Non-Specific Task (N/A)

INFORMATION ACCESS

Partner may access patient care information needed to perform their job duties. OR Partner may access patient care information, financial data, human resource data and strategic and planning data needed to perform their job duties as directed by the director.

WORK CONTACT GROUP

Partners, physicians, patients/family, visitors, vendors

SPECIAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The Special Physical Demands are considered Essential Job Function of the position with or without accommodations. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

LEVEL OF SUPERVISION

Some independent judgment is required.

SUPERVISES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.