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

Department:

37700 Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center - Administration: Surgery

Status:

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

Our Commitment to You:

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.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.