Radiology Technologist (Vascular), R.T (VI)

About the role

Department: 37700 Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center - Administration: Surgery

Benefits Eligible

• No
• Hou rs Per Week: 0
• Schedule Details/Additional Information: PRN - As needed

Pay Range

$33.05 - $49.60

Position Highlights

• Location: Winston Salem, NC
• PRN - As needed

Education/experience

• Associate's degree from an approved school of Radiologic Technology.
• Completion of Special Procedures Training Program or one year experience as a technologist in Special Procedures.
• Completion of one week sterile technique training program to be provided by the OR education coordinator, if no prior Special Procedures experience or/with surgical technique

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION

• Registered Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) required.
• CPR certification required - BLS.
• Registered Cardiovascular-Interventional Technologist (ARRT- CV or VI) preferred.

Essential Functions

• Ensures readiness of emergency equipment and supplies. Recognizes and reacts appropriately to potential emergency situations.
• Provides technologist coverage for 24-hour emergency endovascular surgical services.
• Performs or assists in performing procedures and/or diagnostic tests and/or therapeutic exams, as well as maintains files and compiles records according to procedure as required for accurate and current departmental records and/or reports.
• Provides instruction, education and consultation to health care personnel and patients to promote and improve quality patient care and maintains appropriate education/credentials to accomplish work objectives.
• Performs routine analysis on imaging equipment to assure proper working conditions and a minimum of downtime.

Skills & Qualifications

• Good oral, written, and listening communication skills
• Ability to work independently and prioritize clinical responsibilities
• Ability to navigate multiple computer systems
• Training skills
• Knowledge of vascular anatomy

Work Environment

• Possible exposure to infections and contagious diseases
• Possibe exposure to the risk of bloodborne diseases
• Possible exposure to toxic chemicals
• Regular exposure to low-level radiation
• Occasional exposure to unpleasant patient or unit elements
• Contact with patients under a wide variety of circumstances
• Subject to varying and unpredictable situations
• Handles emergency or crisis situations
• May perform emergency care
• Subject to long irregular hours
• Requires judgment action which could result in the death of a patient Required protective equipment including eye protection, face protection, gown, lead apron, mask, sterile and non-sterile medical gloves

Pay and benefits

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.