Lancaster General Health • Lancaster, PA 17699
Job #2678555882
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Job Description
Job Title: Interventional Neuro Technologist
Location: Lancaster, PA
Hours: Full time, 1.0 FTE, Monday-Friday, Dayshift. Weekday, weekend and holiday call rotation. Mix of 8 + 10 hour shifts.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Performs advanced neurointerventional procedure or Interventional radiology patient care activities and procedures for patients of varying ages. Assists in the development and the monitoring of department specific systems and in the coordination of activities that improve the quality of patient care. Assists physician during all invasive, neuro / vascular, and other special procedures. Provides patient care to all invasive procedures patients, including acquisition and radiographic care for the purpose of diagnostic and/or treatment of anatomic and physiological disorders related to their procedure. Performs and completes data reduction of all studies. Assists with implantation of stents, coils, glue, radioactive isotopes, central lines and biopsies. Provides didactic and clinical training of new employees and students. Patient care includes care to patients in the following age groups: adolescent (13 through 18 years), adult (19 through 64 years), and geriatric (65 years and above).
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Qualified individuals must have the ability (with or without reasonable accommodation) to perform the following duties:
Prepare the interventional suite and equipment for procedures, ensuring proper functionality, cleanliness, and sterilization. Perform routine maintenance and troubleshoot equipment issues as needed.
Performs preventative safety inspections. Completes warm-up procedures for each radiographic room/equipment as assigned. Records quality control activities. Reports equipment conditions to biomedical engineering or appropriate personnel. Performs routine cleaning and maintenance of all equipment.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and contribute to the development and implementation of best practices in interventional neurology.
Ensure adherence to rigorous quality assurance and safety protocols, including radiation safety measures, infection control, and sterile technique, to maintain the highest standards of patient care.
Practices standard precautions while handling contaminated items.
Maintains unit order and efficiency.
Maintains appearance of patient care areas and public areas.
Responsible for adhering to all radiation safety regulations as established by regulatory agencies.
Orders and stocks supplies to meet the needs of the unit/department
Maintains necessary inventory supplies for assigned workstation, rotating stock to eliminate outdated items.
Maintains a sterile environment.
Provides basic comfort, support and addresses safety needs of patients.
Accepts verbal and/or written assignments from registered technologist and seeks clarification and/or assistance as necessary.
Demonstrates proper responses to emergency situations.
Completes examination, consultation, and billing procedures as required. Performs other paper work as applicable.
Greets patients, confirms their identification, performing the correct procedures as directed. Completely explains the procedure to the patient (and family if present) as directed.
Performs visual preventative safety inspections. Completes warm-up procedures for each room/equipment as assigned. Records quality control activities. Reports equipment conditions to Quality Control/Materials Manager or appropriate personnel.
Follows through on assignments to completion and/or communicates to other staff members issues related to continuity of care.
SECONDARY FUNCTIONS: The following duties are considered secondary to the primary duties listed above:
Participates in all phases of clinical investigations.
Maintains necessary inventory supplies, rotating stock in an orderly fashion and eliminating outdated items. Participates in record-keeping and inventory management.
Participates in the on-call responsibilities for this position as required.
Other duties as assigned.
Transport patients
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JOB REQUIREMENTS
MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
High School diploma / GED.
Vascular-Interventional Radiography (VI) Certified or Graduate of a formal radiation technologists program with RT (R) (VI certification is required within two (2) years of date of hire); or Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS certified).
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Two (2) years of experience as an Interventional technologist either in the cath lab or Interventional Radiology or Interventional Neuro.
Experience: Prior experience working in an interventional radiology or neurology setting is highly desirable.
Familiarity with neuroimaging techniques and procedures.
Technical Skills: Proficiency in operating neuroimaging equipment, including angiography systems and digital subtraction angiography (DSA) equipment. Familiarity with image analysis software.
Knowledge: Strong understanding of neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, and neurovascular diseases. Familiarity with interventional neurology procedures, including endovascular thrombectomy, embolization, and stenting.
Attention to Detail: Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy when analyzing and documenting imaging data and procedure details.
Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to explain complex concepts to patients and their families in a clear and compassionate manner.
Teamwork: Strong collaborative skills, working effectively with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals in a fast-paced environment.
Adaptability: Ability to remain calm under pressure and adapt to changing circumstances during procedures.
Disclaimer: This job description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be a reflection of those principal job elements essential for recruitment and selection, for making fair job evaluations, and for establishing performance standards. The percentages of time spent performing job duties are estimates, and should not be considered absolute. The incumbent shall perform all other functions and/or be cross-trained as shall be determined at the sole discretion of management, who has the right to amend, modify, or terminate this job in part or in whole. Incumbent must be able to perform all job functions safely.
Benefits At A Glance:
100% Tuition Assistance at The Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences
Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
Shift, Weekend and On-Call Differentials
Health, Dental and Vision Coverage
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Retirement Savings Account with Company Matching
Child Care Subsidies
Onsite Gym and Fitness Classes
Disclaimer
PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All openings will be filled based on qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.
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PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH, a member of the University of Pennsylvania Health System (Penn Medicine), is a not-for-profit health system with a comprehensive network of care encompassing Lancaster General Hospital (LGH), Women & Babies Hospital and the Lancaster Rehabilitation Hospital (a partnership with Kindred Healthcare). We are an Accredited Trauma Center-Level I through the Pennsylvania Trauma Systems Foundation with 805 Licensed beds. Our membership in Penn Medicine brings together the strengths of a world-renowned, not-for-profit academic medical center and a nationally recognized, not-for-profit community healthcare system.
Outpatient services are provided at the Downtown Outpatient and Suburban Outpatient Pavilions, along with additional outpatient centers and Express and Urgent Care locations throughout the region. Lancaster General Health Physicians is a network of more than 300 primary-care and specialty physicians, at more than 40 offices throughout the region.
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