Are you seeking a Vascular Interventional Technologist role? ChristianaCare is the only Level I trauma service on the East Coast corridor between Philadelphia & Baltimore and has been honored repeatedly as "One of America's Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report and three-times recognized as a Magnet Status Hospital.

Incredible Work/Life benefits include an annual membership to care.com, access to backup care services for dependents through Care@Work, retirement planning services, an on-site gym, financial mentor, fitness and wellness reimbursement, and excellent discounts through several vendors for hotels, rental cars, theme parks, shows, sporting events, movie tickets and much more!

We also provide tuition assistance for degreed programs, and for some Nursing programs, we offer to pre-pay. Our medical/dental/vision benefits are available to our caregivers on their first day of employment! And we offer two different mechanisms for planning for your retirement, a 403(b) and a defined contribution plan.

ChristianaCare VIR team environment is a home away from home. A team that cares about the quality that all caregivers bring and utilize to build a strong and unique team. Would you like to be part of that?

We are seeking a Vascular Interventional Technologist to assist the physicians during vascular interventional radiology procedures and process and store images created during the procedure.

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

* To perform diagnostic and therapeutic radiographic procedures according to departmental policy and
guidelines

SHIFT/HOURS

• Primary Shift - 7:00am-4:30pm 4 days a week
• On Call Coverage for Nights, Weekend, and Holidays

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Demonstrates complete knowledge and proficiency in the use of interventional radiology radiographic
equipment.
* Serves in the role of first assistant to providers perfonning invasive procedures
* Ability to use various EMR computer systems and accurately enters patient information.
* Maintains patient confidentiality.
* Interacts for solution of "routine problems" as they may occur to ensure customer satisfaction.
* Consistently uses two patient identifiers.
* Attends staffmeetings and in-service programs.
* Completes Mandatory education.
* Perfonns assigned work safely, adhering to established departmental safety rules and practices.
* Reports to supervisor, in a timely manner, any unsafe activities, conditions, hazards, or safety violations
that may cause injury to oneself, other employees, patients and visitors.
* Demonstrates skills and knowledge necessary to provide care appropriate to adult and geriatric patients
* The ability to obtain and interpret information to identify patient needs and to provide the care needed.
* Perfonns other related duties as required.
* Assist with the coordination ofworkflow and patient care activities.
* Assists in the learning process of students and new staff in departmental procedures, quality control and
radiation safety.
* Demonstrates complete knowledge and proficiency in the use of contrast media injectors.
* Provides excellent customer service to patients, family members, physicians and staff.
* Ensures minimal exposure to oneself, other employees, patients, and the general public.
* Perfonns other duties as assigned

SCOPE, PURPOSE AND FREQUENCY OF CONTACTS:

* Frequent contact with other Christiana Care employees, Radiologists, referring physicians, patients and their
family members seeking services provided by Interventional Radiology

DIRECTION/SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
* Nurse Manager
* Radiologist

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

* Completion of two-year program in Radiology Technology is required.
* Associates Degree in Radiology Science is preferred
* CPR Certification
* Maryland State License
* ARRT registered
* An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS:

* Ability to function effectively as part of a small cohesive team is critical.
* Ability to work independently and respond to a stressful situation.
* Ability to physically respond to a crisis situation.
* Ability to interact with all types of personnel and patients.
* Ability to learn new technology.
* Ability to adjust work schedules and volunteer for extra shifts if workload warrants.
* Ability to coordinate simultaneous examination with accuracy.
* Knowledge related to radiographic positioning, procedure techniques and quality control.
* Knowledge of anatomy and medical terminology.
* Knowledge of and the ability to adhere to Radioactive Safety and protection policy and department
policies, procedures and guidelines.
* Skill in oral and written communication
* Able to work rotational on-call time for urgent procedures

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
* ARRT registered
* Maryland State License
* CPR Certification

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
* Ability to stand, walk, sit, bend, lift, push, pull, carry, reach, twist, handle and stoop as per unit based
Physical Demands Checklist.
* Ability to assist patients to and from stretcher, wheelchair and exam table.
* Prolonged standing.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
* Work in high volume area.
* Exposure to radiation, viruses, blood borne pathogens, other pathogens, sharps, poor lighting, chemical
and electrical hazards.
* Exposure to seriously ill patients.