WVU Medicine · 3 months ago
CV IR Tech Extern-1
WVU Medicine is a healthcare organization that is currently looking for a Cardiovascular Technologist/Interventional Extern. This temporary position is designed for students to support the delivery of medical imaging and interventional procedures while performing various technical and patient care duties under direct supervision.
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Responsibilities
Supports the Cardiovascular/Interventional Technologists in the planning and execution of imaging procedures meeting the standards of the department
Greets patients upon arrival to the department and consistently facilitates the patient’s department experience
Reports equipment failures immediately upon identification
Under direct supervision, provides direct patient care as needed to facilitate imaging services including but not limited to sterile tray set up, prepping patient, pulling of supplies, scub procedures, circulating, and initiate fluoro
Assists the patient, as applicable, in preparing for the procedure by assisting patient gowning, and transfer to exam table
Coordinates the inpatient department flow by maintaining communication between the department and patient floors
Assesses the patient’s needs related to comfort, and provides support accordingly
Escorts the patient to and from the procedure suite and assists as needed with patient arrival and departure from the department
Promotes the team approach by positively interacting with the technical, support, nursing, residents and medical staff
Engages in problem solving, crisis management and systems implementation throughout the hospital to promote and support efficient, high quality, cost effective patient care
Maintains confidentiality of all Protected Health Information
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Currently enrolled in an Accredited Radiology School
Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date
Ability to stand for long periods of time while wearing lead aprons
Ability to lift, push, or pull a minimum of 40 pounds
Ability to sit for extended periods of time
Ability to differentiate various shades of gray as depicted on a black and white television monitor or photograph
Ability to multi-task in a busy setting
Ability to interact with patients, families, and members of the Health Care team
Ability to prioritize and deal with a variety of situations simultaneously
Knowledge of Radiology information systems
Company
WVU Medicine
West Virginia University Health System is a non-profit organization that offers a full range of healthcare services.
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