IR Tech
Examples of IR procedures:
Endovascular
Diagnostic Peripheral Procedures/Venograms
o Aortagram, LE, UE, Visceral
o Carotid
o AV fistula
Interventional Peripheral Procedures/Venograms
o Aortagram, LE, UE, Visceral
o Carotid
o AV fistula
o Embolization
o IVC Filter
o Lytics
o Dialysis
o Quinton Cath
o TIPS
o PICC
o Biopsy
Non-Vascular Procedures
o Drain
o G/J Tube
o Kidney Tubes
o THC Billiary
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Assist the Physicians in all aspects of invasive procedures, including scrubbing, circulating, monitoring and recording hemodynamic parameters in accordance to policy and procedure.
2. Assists in diagnostic interventional procedures operating interventional and other equipment/devices as appropriate.
3. Assumes care for physical and psychological needs of patients during examinations and procedures to insure safety and comfort while preparing for and while undergoing interventional procedures. Provides explanation of procedures and answer patient and answers pertinent questions of patients to reduce anxieties and obtain cooperation.
4. Transfers patients onto medical equipment, wheelchairs, and stretchers.
5. Coordinate work to achieve maximum productivity.
6. Sets up sterile tray, cleans and disposes after procedure.
7. Participates in activities which promote professional self-growth and development
8. Assist physician with administration of contrast media
9. Assists in maintaining inventory for the department.
10. Responsible for all aspects of Electrophysiology (EP) program (applies to EP Tech only job code 8148&8149)
11. Keeps current of new developments in EP (applies to EP Tech only job code 8148 & 8149)
12. Responsible for preventative maintenance of interventional equipment.
· Cleans interventional equipment
· Performs routine safety checks and inspections of equipment to ensure these are current, in good order and ready for use.
13. Performs other work related duties as assigned or requested.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/TRAINING:
*any of the below job codes will apply*
Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist II (RCIS) - Job Code: 8147
· Ability to read, write and communicate in English.
· Must meet at least one of the following qualifications:
a. Associate's degree or higher in Cardiovascular Technology
b. Associate's degree or higher and a minimum of 3 years recent experience as a Cardiovascular Tech in a Cardiac Cath Lab
· (BLS) - Current Basic Life Support certification
· (ACLS) – Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification
· (IABP) – Intra-aortic Balloon Pump Course
(RCIS) - Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist Certification
Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist EP - Job Code: 8153
Five (5) years recent experience (within the past five (5) years) in Cardiovascular EP OR
Any two (2) of the following,
Cardiac Interventional certification (CI), Vascular Interventional certification (VI), Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist certification (RCIS)
(BLS) - Current Basic Life Support certification
· (ACLS) – Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification
· (IABP) – Intra-aortic Balloon Pump Course
Special Procedures Tech 1 - Job Code 8150
· Ability to read, write and communicate in English.
· High school graduate or GED.
· Minimum of two (2) years post technical school radiology experience (Bidders with two (2) years post technical school, radiology experience will be required to successfully complete on the job training within six (6) months) or six (6) months recent experience (within the past two (2) years) as a Special Procedures Technologist.
· Graduate of a JRCERT accredited Radiologic Technology Program.
· Registered by the ARRT.
· Licensed by the State of Massachusetts as a Radiologic Technologist.
· Successful passage of Basic Arrhythmia Challenge Exam or Basic Arrhythmia course within twelve (12) months of accepting the position.
· (BLS) - Current Basic Life Support certification
· (ACLS) – Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification
· (IABP) – Intra-aortic Balloon Pump Course
Special Procedures Tech 2 - Job Code 8151 & 8152
· All qualifications of Tech I.
· Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist certification (RCIS) or Cardiac Interventional certification (CI) or Vascular Interventional certification (VI) Or three (3) years recent experience (within the last five (5) years) in a Cardiac Cath Lab or Interventional Radiology (job code 8151).
OR
· All qualifications of Tech I.
· Completion of EP training program. (job code 8152).
Special Procedures Tech 3 - Job Code 8153
· All qualifications of Tech I.
· Five (5) years recent experience (within the past five (5) years) in Cardiovascular EP OR Any two (2) of the following, Cardiac Interventional certification (CI), Vascular Interventional certification (VI), Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist certification (RCIS), Completion of EP training program.