Angiography Technologist

• Department: Interventional Radiology
• Schedule: Part-Time, Days, 6:30am-5pm. Variable on-call weeknights/weekends/holidays
• Location: Grand Blanc, MI

General Summary
Perform angiograms, digital angiography, invasive specialized radiologic procedures under the direction and supervision of a angiography radiologist. Prepare, position patients for procedure and operates complex specialized radiographic/fluoroscopic equipment to obtain quality diagnostic radiographs and images. Provides emergency angiographic services 24 hours a day standby. Demonstrate knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to care for the age group(s) served.

• Operate complex radiographic equipment in special suite with high degree of technical skill.
• Deliver quality patient care. This includes the use of universal precautions, assuring patient confidentiality and the practice of appropriate medical ethics.
• Assist physician specialists in sterile invasive procedures such as arterial and venous catherization studies.
• Responsible for equipment, supplies and inventories in special rooms.
• Administer contrast agents under the direction of a radiologist.
• Working knowledge of the various catheters, guide wires and needles used in invasive procedures.
• Perform sterile surgical scrub techniques for vascular procedures.
• Proficient in handling emergency medical situations.
• Evaluate equipment malfunctions and reports to proper authority.
• Assist in the instruction and training of students; technical resource for residents
• Knowledge of subtraction techniques, hospital computer and networking images.
• Perform other related duties such as staff radiologic technologist, clerical tasks, and transportation of patients.
• Assure the use of proper radiation protection against ionizing radiation.
• Responsible for accurate billing for procedures performed.
• Represent the hospital in a positive manner both in and outside the work area. Practices good guest relations in promoting the image of the Radiology Department and Henry Ford Genesys Hospital.
• Properly identifies patient, images and radiographs.
• To enhance expertise, keeps current on new developments, trends, equipment and procedures in the field. Attends in-services, seminars and educational programs.
• Maintain all work areas in a neat and clean environment.
• Schedule exams in angiography, answers phone and organizes films for copying or digitizing.
• Essential Functions: -Ability to be mobile and have normal manual dexterity. Must be able to effectively communicate orally, written, by telephone with staff, physicians and patients. Assist, move,