Cath/IR Scrub Tech

Cath/IR Scrub Tech

Olathe Medical Center is seeking a specialty certified technologist to assist in the performance of diagnostic, interventional, and therapeutic radiologic and ultrasonic guided imaging procedures. This technologist is highly trained in working in surgical-type environments and is specifically trained to work in a sterile field.

Job Description

• Maintain competence in assisting during physician-supervised procedures with proper sterile preparation of patient access areas, procedure trays, and miscellaneous supplies and devices used during the procedure.
• Ensure proper documentation of the use of contrast material and appropriate documentation related to patient charges.
• Maintain professional, clinical, and technical competency to perform radiologic diagnostic imaging procedures incorporating access techniques developed for specific vascular (arterial and venous), spinal, neurological, and general chest, abdomen, pelvis, and extremity locations.
• Complete mandatory educational assignments as provided by the supervisor, nurse manager, or director.
• Follow all organizational policies regarding confidentiality, HIPAA, and maintaining a safe and protected work environment.
• Report any action that is detrimental to co-workers, patients, physicians, and the organization.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment; rooms and equipment should be properly cleaned prior to each procedure.
• Closely follow and maintain organizational policies for infection reduction.
• Maintain required state and national licensure as a technologist, certification for life support response, and IV competence.
• Understand and utilize the inventory tracking system and order supplies when necessary.
• Maintain proper radiation protection (apron, thyroid, glasses) and ensure that personal radiation monitoring devices are worn appropriately at all times during procedures.
• Participate in patient safety by engaging in "time out" procedures, post-procedure "huddles," and abiding by organizational policies and guidelines related to Culture of Safety.
• Participate in regular on-call responsibilities and frequently stay and work overtime to provide coverage to complete patient care needs.
• Assist in the training process developed for technologist preceptorship and provide assistance to Radiology residents as requested.
• Perform the professional, clinical, and technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.

Requirements

• High School Graduate
• Radiologic Technology Graduate of an accredited Radiology Technologist Program
• Licensed Radiologic Technologist (LRT) - Kansas Board of Healing Arts (KSBHA) within 90 days
• Radiography (R) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
• Basic Life Support Heartsaver (BLS HS) (Non-Clinical) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Vascular Interventional Radiography (VI) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) within 3 years of hire or transfer in order to continue employment

Preferred Education and Experience

• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• 1 or more years of broad interventional exposure

Knowledge Requirements

• Second language preferred

Time Type

Full time

We are an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to a person's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status, or genetic information.