Angiography Technologist
Company: MaineHealth
Location: Portland
Posted on: January 20, 2023
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Job Description:
Summary
Position Summary
Neuro & Interventional Radiology is specialized clinical work
utilizing sophisticated imaging techniques for use in the
evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of patients. This is an entry
level Angiography technologist position. The technologist has
extensive training in digital rotational angiography, coned beam CT
and 3d reconstruction.
Work also includes quality control, safety, record keeping,
monitoring and troubleshooting radiographic equipment. Independent
work ethic with extensive knowledge of anatomy, patient positioning
and aseptic scrub technique are required. The Interventional
Technologist will assist in routine diagnostic and highly complex
invasive neuro and peripheral interventions. The technologist is
also required to be competent in a wide variety of procedures
referred by oncology, trauma, urology, gastroenterology and
nephrology.
The IR technologist must follow established protocols and
guidelines for use by physicians in diagnosis and treatment of
pathologies. The IR technologist must maintain a smooth operational
flow to ensure maximum patient volumes with consideration of
patient safety. The IR technologist must provide 24 hour on call
response on a rotating basis and report to the hospital within 30
minutes of the emergency call.
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
Education: Completion of a two year program of an ARRT approved
school of Radiologic Technology.
License/Certifications: Must be licensed as a Radiologic
Technologist through the state of Maine; Certification in
Radiography with the ARRT required, BLS required. ACLS
preferred.
Experience: Minimum two years acute care experience as an imaging
technologist OR one year advanced modality imaging experience.
Ability to recognize and respond to patient emergency situations
and allergic reactions to contrast.
Analytical ability to determine best method of providing requested
imaging based on patients physical condition.
Additional Information
MaineHealth was ranked one of America's Best Large Employers in
2022 by Forbes!
MaineHealth is a not-for-profit integrated health system whose
vision is, "Working together so our communities are the healthiest
in America." MaineHealth consists of nine local health systems, a
comprehensive behavioral health care network, diagnostic services,
home health agencies, and 1,700 employed clinicians working
together through the MaineHealth Medical Group. With approximately
22,000 care team members, MaineHealth provides preventive care,
diagnosis and treatment to 1.1 million residents in Maine and New
Hampshire. Learn more about our system at
At MaineHealth, we offer benefits that support an individual's
needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow. Our packages
include health and dental insurances, paid parental leave,
retirement program, generous paid time off, and much more! Our
comprehensive array of benefits are competitive, affordable, and
include choices that meet specific, but ever changing, needs.
With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations, you'll be
working with health care professionals that truly value the people
around them - both within the walls of the organization and the
neighborhoods that surround it. We are deeply invested in the
well-being of our communities and care team members. We believe in
fostering a work environment of strong commitment, compassionate
caring and continuous improvement. Join us, and your abilities will
be challenged and enhanced as you take your career to a new
level.
Additional Information Maine Medical Center is a Magnet designated
700-bed tertiary care and teaching institution. MMC is Maine's
largest hospital and a state-wide health care resource. MMC offers
outstanding career opportunities and quality of life in
Portland.
Keywords: MaineHealth, Portland , Angiography Technologist, Other , Portland, Maine
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