OR Special Procedures Tech II

SUMMARY:

Under general supervision of the Medical Imaging Manager, OR Lead Radiologic Technologist, the Department’s Medical Director, and the surgeon’s regimens and procedure protocols, follows established policies and procedures, uses specialized equipment to produce Picture Archiving and Communications System (PACS) images for surgeons who perform specialized endovascular angiographic examinations in the OR.  Operates high speed PACS imaging equipment to select and capture images for archiving, operates pressure injector for delivering contrast media through catheters that are positioned by the physician. All essential functions performed in the position reflect age specific needs of the geriatric, adult, and pediatric patients. Fosters patient and family centered care and nursing services in accordance with the Lifespan and Rhode Island Hospital mission, vision, and values, with consideration of the life span, including all developmental stages as well as cultural patterns.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Lifespan employees are expected to embrace Lifespan's mission of "Delivering health with care" and successfully role model Lifespan's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.

Transfer, positions, and instructs patients regarding the procedure to obtain and effect the desired radiographic diagnostic results as specified by the physician; utilizes immobilization and other devices for holding or positioning the patient as necessary.

Provides protection to unaffected areas of the body from radiation exposure utilizing lead shield in accordance with prescribed safety standards.

Calculates and selects proper technical factors such as voltage, current exposure time and focal distance based on such information as patient’s size, physical condition and suspected pathology.  Checks equipment and accessories to ensure they are in proper operating condition.

Assists physician in the performance of specialized examinations preparing contrast media, holding and turning patients, administering contrast media and passing instruments and supplies. Prepares the power injector for proper delivery of contrast material according to protocols that are defined by the surgeon.

Operates x-ray equipment according to specific diagnostic procedure and in conformance to established routines and techniques.  Reviews processed images to ensure that it is of acceptable quality for diagnostic purposes.  Utilizes portable x-ray equipment to execute diagnostic procedures in patient rooms, surgery, and in other instances where it is not feasible to transfer the patient to Diagnostic Imaging.

Reports equipment performance problems and to keep equipment in good functioning condition. Works with vendors as needed to ensure elective / PM repair work can be accomplished in a short a time frame as possible and without interruption of normal OR operations.

Ensures that examinations and other related records are properly completed for proper patient identification, statistical and billing purposes.

Maintains work in a clean and orderly condition and ensures that examination rooms are properly supplied with equipment and materials. Monitors designated and various daily room check lists, order supplies and/or communicate materials needed to lead technologist or coordinator.

Records and completes logs, reports and paperwork that is pertinent to procedures performed (Fluoro time).

Understands and practices ALARA principles of Radiation Protection including the use and exchange of personal dosimeters.

May provide guidance to students or other unit personnel in methods, techniques and procedures.

Review DR and XA Images for technical quality and demographic accuracy before sending to PACS and make necessary corrections in a timely manner. Merge and track incomplete exams to the appropriate patient file.

Is generally responsible for the imaging services during surgical procedure.

Maintain and update Life Chart daily to reflect correct patient charges & adjust supplies for precise date of exam.

Takes responsibility as technologist in charge in the absence of supervisors.

Takes assignments of duties related to documentation, quality control, and computer maintenance.

Work with Manager and Lead Technologist to prepare training, instruction, orientation and evaluation of students. Trains newly hired Radiologic Technologists to work in the endovascular suite as needed. Provides in-service education for students and staff technologists or other staff members and maintains appropria