Interv'l Neuro & Vascu Tech III

Heart. Soul. Expertise. That’s what defines an Emory Nursing Support professional. No matter where you are in your nursing career, when you chose this distinguished profession, you chose to change lives. We are proud to be the only health system in Georgia with four Magnet®-recognized hospitals:  Emory University Orthopedics & Spine Hospital, Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital, Emory University Hospital, and Emory Johns Creek Hospital.

We’re looking for passionate nursing support professionals who are ready to join a team that’s redefining quality nursing care. As integral members of high-functioning, inter-professional teams, Emory Healthcare is on the frontline of care in our hospitals and operate with a full complement of specialties and the ability to care for medically complex patients.

We’ve got the backing, knowledge, experience and permission to lead the way in developing new and better approaches to preventing and treating disease, and our patients get treatments years before anyone else.

Are YOU ready to join us?

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Provides quality care to patients receiving diagnostic, neuro-interventional and vascular interventional radiology procedures.
• Operates interventional radiologic and specialty equipment to produce high quality radiographs (x-rays) for diagnostic and invasive procedures in the interventional and neuro-interventional suite and operating room.
• Demonstrates knowledge of stroke procedures, the medical devices necessary to complete more complex cases, policies and documentation to satisfy state and TJC guidelines.
• Communicates patients' needs and response through appropriate verbal and written communications.
• Ensures documentation is complete and accurate related to technologist workflow.
• Provides more complex technical care necessary to meet identified patient needs.
• Assists with performing multiple diagnostic and interventional procedures in appropriate sequence and time frame.
• Provides quality care to patients during procedures, prepares patients for procedures with proper sterile technique. Takes precautions to minimize patient and staff exposure to radiation.
• Assists with patient and family education.
• May support or assist in research and related activities. Assists in training radiology staff and students.
• Performs other related duties as required.
  
  MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Graduate of an accredited school of radiology with ARRT certification.
• Must have a minimum of two (2) years experience with one (1) year in Interventional Radiology.
• Must demonstrate proficiency in neuro-interventional suite within 6 months of employment.
• Advanced certification in Vascular Interventional (VI) Radiography preferred.
  
  PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: (Medium): 20-50 lbs; 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 11-25 lbs, 34-66% of the workday (frequently); 01-10 lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 50 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 25 lbs; Occasional to frequent standing & walking, Occasional sitting, Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing), Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks
  
  ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors Communicable diseases Electrical shock , Floor Surfaces, Hot/Cold Temperatures, Indoor/Outdoor conditions, Latex, Lighting, Patient care/handling injuries, Radiation , Shift work, Travel may be required. Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks