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Duties &
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Job Summary
The Interventional Radiology Tech is able to perform at a proficient level for all radiology procedures performed by Interventional Radiology and Cardiology services. IR Tech is able to scrub, assist, and perform all other tasks required for IR and cardiology service case to include kyphoplasty, heart catheterizations, pacemakers, implantable defibrillators, peripheral vascular procedures , drain placements and other procedures within the scope of practice.
The Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist performs a variety of technical and supportive patient care tasks to assist physicians in performing complex and invasive cardiac catheterization procedures to include, but not limited to Vascular and Interventional Radiology studies. The Cardiac Cath Lab Tech performs lab administrative duties and supply inventory.
Duties
IR Technician
- Perform various activities necessary for the preparation of the patient and the procedure room for the radiology procedures in compliance with Oroville Hospital policies and procedures and state and federal regulations
- Reviews patient specific procedure orders to determine materials/supplies that will be needed
- Sets up/stocks the procedure room/procedure trays with needed supplies and interventional equipment prior to procedure
- Cleans room post procedure, including cleaning any equipment and machinery
- Conducts all necessary preparations of the patient procedure room and documents when appropriate
- Explains basic procedure to the patient, answers questions and addresses patient concerns
- Assists with preparing the patient for the surgical procedure by positioning, shaving and prepping
- Performs patient transfers and positioning of patients and transports patient to and from procedure room
- Inputs patient data into the C-Arm
- Acts as scrub assistant assisting the physician during the interventional procedures under fluoroscopy, maintaining a sterile technique according to the established company policies and procedures and state and federal law
- Processes x-ray images and archives to a CD or DVD to comply with Oroville Hospital policies and procedures for patient medical records and state regulations
- Assists with implementing Oroville Hospital quality goals and facility specific action plans in order to achieve Oroville Hospital quality standards
- Ensures medical records are accurate, complete and in compliance with Oroville Hospital policies and procedures. Maintains the integrity of medical records and documents in real time
- Ensures patient billing is accurate and timely by reviewing all procedures, documenting patient equipment charges and verifying CPT and ICD 10 codes are correct
- Assists with maintaining environmental integrity and aesthetics. Ensures all areas are clean, sanitary and safe on a daily basis. Ensures all equipment and instruments are in proper working condition by inspecting equipment on a daily basis before and after procedures
- Makes recommendations regarding replacement of equipment and repairs
- Assists with disposal of hazardous waste materials, dirty linen and rugs
- Prepares, organizes, and efficiently utilizes supplies and equipment to prevent wastage
- Ensures effective communication with Physicians and Staff
- Works with Physicians and staff to ensure all necessary instruments and equipment are on hand
- Addresses Physician concerns in areas of responsibility
- May assist in the development and revision of policies and procedures related to radiography to ensure continuous process improvement
- Assists in training and orienting new employees on the equipment
- Assists with inventory ordering of supplies and re-stocking supplies
- Complies with HIPAA policies and standards in regards to patient confidentiality
- Performs other duties as assigned
Cath Lab Technician
- Prepare and position patients for invasive heart procedures.
- Monitor gauges, recorder and video screens of computer system during imaging of cardiovascular system.
- Conduct cardiovascular tests to record patients' cardiac activity using specialized electronic test equipment, recording devices and laboratory instruments.
- Prepare reports of diagnostic procedures for interpretation by physician to and from procedure room
- Ensures medical records are accurate, complete and in compliance with Oroville Hospital policies and procedures. Maintains the integrity of medical records and documents in real time
- Ensures patient billing is accurate and timely by reviewing all procedures, documenting patient equipment charges and verifying CPT and ICD 10 codes are correct
- Assists with maintaining environmental integrity and aesthetics. Ensures all areas are clean, sanitary and safe on a daily basis. Ensures all equipment and instruments are in proper working condition by inspecting equipment on a daily basis before and after procedures
- Assists with disposal of hazardous waste materials, dirty linen and rugs
- Prepares, organizes, and efficiently utilizes supplies and equipment to prevent wastage
- Ensures effective communication with Physicians and Staff
- Works with Physicians and staff to ensure all necessary instruments and equipment are on hand
- Addresses Physician concerns in areas of responsibility
- May assist in the development and revision of policies and procedures related to radiography to ensure continuous process improvement
- Assists in training and orienting new employees on the equipment
- Assists with inventory ordering of supplies and re-stocking supplies
- Complies with HIPAA policies and standards in regards to patient confidentiality
- Performs other duties as assigned
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