- Required certifications not explicitly stated.
Certification Details
- Under immediate to general supervision and direction of a mentor/preceptor, this entry-level position works to achieve the initial competencies required to deliver specialized cardiovascular and/or radiologic technology services to adult and/or pediatric patient populations for the purpose of aiding medical staff in the diagnosis, care, treatment and surveillance of simple to complex conditions, defects and/or diseases.
- Utilizing entry-level knowledge, abilities, skills and available resources, provides safe, high quality, efficient and cost-effective patient-centric care and support services under routine or emergent conditions in a variety of care settings.
- Prepares patients for procedures and correlates clinical history with procedures ordered by physicians to be performed.
- Communicates and collaborates with patients, families, and other members of the multidisciplinary care team.
- Utilizes a variety of highly specialized cardiovascular and/or radiologic equipment and techniques to perform a diverse range of diagnostic, interventional and/or surgical procedures.
- Conducts post-procedure review to confirm that all required elements are completed, documented, and that technical quality is consistent with established department protocols and/or applicable accreditation standards.
- Transfers images and data to the appropriate archival systems, enters technical data/findings and prepares study for reporting by physician.
- Performs operator-level quality control checks, cleaning, high-level disinfecting and other user maintenance.
- Participates in continuing education, professional development and research activities to maintain competencies and promote continuous improvements in care and treatments.
Job Details
- None specified; likely entry-level position.
Job Requirements
- Skill in applying principles of cardiovascular and/or radiologic technology, medical imaging, medical terminology, positioning of patients, and medical ethics.
- Ability to work as part of a team and follow instructions.
- Ability to be sensitive to patients’ physical and psychological needs.
- Ability to maintain accurate records and work accurately with names, numbers, and codes.
- Ability to draw conclusions and make appropriate recommendations.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
- Multi-tasking capability and remaining calm in stressful situations.
- Understanding of various operations, policies, and procedures.
- Ability to work and communicate with staff, patients, and their families in a professional manner.
- High level of initiative, effort and commitment towards completing assignments efficiently.
- Ability to work with minimum supervision and demonstrate attention to detail.
- Core knowledge of normal and abnormal anatomy and physiology; cardiovascular and/or radiologic technologies and terminology.
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