Angiogram/Interventional Technologist
Company: Kaiser
Location: San Marcos
Posted on: March 17, 2023
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Job Description:
Under the indirect supervision, provides patient services using
imaging modalities. Performs a variety of angio interventional
procedures on patients of all ages. Evaluates images for technical
quality. --Exercises professional attitude and judgment in the
performance of duties. Provides patient care essential to angio
interventional procedures. Recognizes patient conditions requiring
immediate action and initiates life support measures.Essential
Responsibilities:Upholds Kaiser Permanente's Policies and
Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities and applicable state,
federal and local laws.Customer Service: Is responsive to the needs
of others by maintaining a professional behavior toward members and
coworkers and creating a positive image for the department, as
demonstrated by: willingness to take the initiative to resolve
member issues.Handling a high number of member contacts.Dealing
with customer complaints in a positive way.Providing compassionate
service.Treating coworkers with respect and appreciation.Fostering
teamwork and thinking positively.Identifies the impact of cultural
diversity and lifestyle choices on patient condition and makes
accommodations for such differences.Demonstrates competence in the
operation of radiographic equipment, both mobile and stationary in
various patient care settings.Consistently selects correct
technical factors relative to the requirements of the study and the
patient's age and body habitus.Consistently selects other equipment
settings/parameters (e.g. locks on equipment and tables, tube
placement, control panel settings, etc.) appropriately.Consistently
processes radiographic images properly, utilizing automated
equipment.Uses proper sterile technique.Consistently operates
imaging computer properly and in accordance with department
protocols (CT, MRI).Demonstrates knowledge of, and consistently
uses ancillary equipment (e.g. catheters, guidewires, etc.)
properly.(Angio) fostering teamwork and thinking
positively.Demonstrates competence in the positioning of patients
for radiographic imaging.Routinely positions patients accurately
relative to the requirements of the study as stated in the
department protocols.Utilizes various immobilizing devices such as
sponges and sandbags whenever necessary to obtain acceptable
radiographs and/or electronic images.Always takes special care in
handling/positioning patients with critical injuries or trauma to
avoid further injury.Age Specific Criteria:Demonstrates an
understanding of the cognitive, physical, emotional and
chronological maturation process in delivery of services to
patients of the age group served.Able to assess data reflective of
the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information
needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or
her age specific needs and to provide the care needed in accordance
with department policy.Neonatal pediatric adolescent adult
geriatric adjusts technical factors relative to the requirements of
the study and the physical maturation of the patient.Modifies
patient positioning techniques relative to the patient's physical
and cognitive abilities.Always takes special care in handling,
positioning and/or restraining infants and geriatric patients to
avoid injury or excessive radiation exposure.Never leaves infant,
pediatric or disoriented geriatric patient unattended.Exercises
Good Clinical Judgment:Consults with the radiologist or other
clinician for purposes of clarifying orders.Selects alternate or
additional view appropriately relative to the patient's
condition.Does not attempt to perform an exam in any case in which
it cannot be performed safely and/or properly.Documents clinical
activities in a timely, comprehensive, and accurate
manner.Completes and initials the standard consultation form and
the Radiology Processing Record accurately and immediately
following each procedure.Additional Performance Standards for
Senior Technologist:Provides functional direction to assigned
staff.Consistently assigns work to staff appropriately so that
exams are performed in a timely manner.Routinely provides timely
feedback to management regarding operational problems and personnel
issues.Communicates effectively with other departments to promote
positive interdepartmental relationships.Demonstrates
organizational skills and creativity in the resolution of
operational problems within the department.Organizational Rules,
Policies, and Procedures:Observes all organizational, regional,
medical service area and Diagnostic Imaging Department policies and
procedures.OIs compliant with organizational, regional and medical
service area policies and procedures.Observes Regional Radiation
Safety Standards and Department Safety Policies.Quality of
Service:Maintains standards of professional behavior established to
enhance quality of service.Greets members promptly and courteously
with eye contract and a pleasant expression and tone of
voice.Informs members of reason for any delays or anticipated
delays in their care.Treats all patients in accordance with the
Patient's Bill of Rights. conducts only work related conversations
when members are waiting for service.Communication:Demonstrates
good communication skills.Communicates verbally in a clear and
concise manner.Demonstrates courteous and appropriate telephone
skills.Speaks English in the presence of patients except as
required to interpret for non English speaking
patients.Communicates in writing accurately, completely and
legibly, and routes such communication appropriately and in a
timely manner.Professional Maturity:Demonstrates professional
maturity in all interactions with patient and staff.Strives to
maintain good working relationships and rapport with patients,
other members of the department and the health care team.OIs
flexible and cooperative about schedule changes made to maximize
productivity and efficiency.Responds appropriately to constructive
criticism from supervisors and peers.Functions independently within
defined scope of position.Productivity:Meets productivity norms
achieved by peers within the department or the Region.Equipment,
Supplies and Work Area:Maintains equipment, supplies and work area
in accordance with department guidelines.Keeps equipment and work
area clean at all times.Routinely handles equipment with care to
avoid damage.Reports equipment malfunctions to supervisory staff
promptly.Assume other activities and responsibilities from time to
time as directed.Basic Qualifications:Experience
Keywords: Kaiser, San Marcos , Angiogram/Interventional Technologist, Other , San Marcos, California
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