Job Information
Catholic Health Initiatives Special Procedures Tech in Lexington, Kentucky
Overview
Saint Joseph Hospital is a 433-bed facility located in Lexington Kentucky. Founded in 1877 a small group of Sisters of Charity of Nazareth in Kentucky led by Sister Euphrasia Stafford began their health ministry. Their mission was to provide compassionate care to the poor and underserved – a tradition still carried out today. Saint Joseph Hospital primarily serves central and eastern Kentucky with a full range of services including distinguished awards for cardiology orthopedics and stroke care. CHI Saint Joseph Health supports 5000 active employees 8 hospitals specialty clinics and a Medical Group with more than 200 locations across Central and Eastern KY. CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health in 2019. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community.
Responsibilities
Job Summary / Purpose
Perform a variety of complex specialized tasks eminent in operating radiographic equipment to perform vascular and neuroradiology angiographic and interventional procedures.
Essential Key Job Responsibilities
Perform complex specialized tasks associated with the operation of radiographic equipment to make special study radiographs of designated body portions in accordance with radiation safety procedures
Position patients; immobilize as necessary
Assist radiologist during angiographic and interventional procedures
Operate fluoroscopic equipment. Position patients for rapid sequence filming during contrast media administration
Set up sterile trays and other equipment practicing sterile technique
Assist radiologist during procedure to include handling of instruments, operating and monitoring equipment, calling out equipment readings; alerting physician to changes in patient condition
Scrub to assist with passage of catheters/guide wires
Load power injectors with contrast media; prepare for injection
Process film, collate in sequence and label appropriately. Maintain film archival system
Schedule patient procedures from referring physician's offices
Assist in orientation of new technologists; provide education and training to student technologists. Maintain patient records and statistical data. Coordinate scheduling and patient flow within the neuro/vascular radiographic suites; coordinate procedure performance across different hospital divisions (anesthesia, pediatrics, radiology)
Maintain supply inventory; order supplies
Other duties assigned by manager
Qualifications
Required Education for Staff Job Levels
Associate’s Degree in Radiology program.
Required Licensure and Certifications
Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT)
Licensed in the state of Kentucky. BLS and ACLS.
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Microsoft Office
Ability to work with complex technology
PREFERRED Qualifications
One (1) years of experience in Interventional Angiography/Cardiac Cath
Pay Range
$27.70 - $40.17 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.