Fresenius Medical Care

Operates dialysis facilities and renal care

Interventional Radiology Technologist

Diagnostics & Laboratory ProfessionalsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeLas Vegas, NV, USA

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma is required.
Current ARRT certification and/or state licensure, as required by state regulations.
Working knowledge of interventional equipment, including C-arm and ultrasound equipment.
Experience with interventional procedures and using, ordering, and maintaining required materials and supplies for each procedure.
Knowledge and experience with sterile techniques.
Knowledge of universal precautions and personal protective devices used when operating radiology systems.
Successful completion of BLS certification.
Ability to monitor and maintain inventory.
Proficiency with computers and related software, such as Microsoft Office Word and Excel.
Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds; transfer and position patients up to 400 pounds; and stand in a protective apron for up to 45–60 minutes.
Ability to work in a healthcare environment and potential exposure to infectious and contagious diseases or materials.

Responsibilities

Assist physicians in performing interventional radiology procedures.
Operate and perform quality control of radiological equipment in accordance with organizational policies, procedures, and training.
Assist with inventory and supply management.
Prepare patients and procedure rooms for radiology procedures in compliance with organizational policies and procedures and state and federal regulations.
Review patient-specific procedure orders to determine the materials and supplies needed.
Set up and stock procedure rooms and trays with required supplies and interventional equipment before procedures, then clean the room and equipment after procedures.
Conduct necessary patient and procedure-room preparations and document them when appropriate.
Explain procedures to patients, answer questions, and address concerns.
Prepare patients for surgery by positioning, shaving, and prepping them.
Transfer patients and transport them to and from procedure rooms.
Enter patient data into the C-arm.
Act as a scrub assistant during interventional procedures and administer fluoroscopy to enable physicians to see blood flow and identify areas requiring intervention, while maintaining sterile technique and complying with established policies and regulations.
Comply with HIPAA patient confidentiality policies and standards.
Draw up intravenous medication and label it according to organizational medication-labeling policy.
Process x-ray images and archive them to the image repository, CD, or DVD in accordance with organizational procedures for patient records and state regulations.
Support and advance quality standards by meeting regulatory requirements and using continuous quality improvement practices and tools.
Assist in implementing organizational quality goals and facility-specific action plans.
Ensure medical records are accurate, complete, and compliant; maintain record integrity, file paperwork according to policies and procedures, and conduct regular audits.
Maintain environmental integrity and aesthetics; keep areas clean, sanitary, and safe, and inspect equipment and instruments before and after procedures to ensure proper working condition.
Recommend equipment replacement and repairs.
Assist with disposal of hazardous waste materials, dirty linen, and rugs.
Prepare, organize, and use supplies and equipment efficiently to prevent waste.
Attend Governing Body meetings, assist with agendas, and gather meeting data and materials.
Communicate effectively with physicians.
Attend continuous quality improvement meetings with physicians and report on assigned topics.
Work with physicians and staff to ensure required instruments and equipment are available.
Address physician concerns within areas of responsibility.
Assist with training and orienting new employees.
Ensure accurate and timely patient billing by reviewing procedures, documenting equipment charges, and verifying CPT and ICD-9 codes.
Assist with inventory, ordering, and restocking supplies.
Act as Radiation Safety Officer by monitoring radiation badges and conducting radiation-safety in-services.
Participate in facility regulatory and accreditation surveys and develop action plans to address identified deficiencies.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

An associate’s degree is desirable.
A bachelor’s degree is strongly preferred.
An interventional radiology certificate is preferred.
Four to six years of related experience is desirable.
One year of experience is preferred for candidates with ARRT certification.

New grads considered! Must ARRT and NV license.

This is a full time Interventional Radiology Technologist role in Las Vegas, NV surgery center.

The center is open Monday through Friday- Start times and end times can vary, but center is open 7:00am to 5:00pm.

Quarterly Bonus Opportunites!

Excellent Benefits: Medical, dental, prescription, vision paid maternity & paternity leave, 401K w/ match, PTO, tuition assistance, life insurance, Long Term and Short Term disability, Flexible Spending for Healthcare, Dependent Care & Commuter Expenses

PURPOSE AND SCOPE: Supports the Organization’s mission, vision, core values and customer service philosophy. Adheres to the Organization’s Compliance Program, including following all regulatory and policy requirements.

Assists physicians in performing a variety of interventional radiology procedures. Responsible for the operation and quality control of the radiological equipment in accordance with the Organization’s policies, procedures, and training. Assists with the inventory and supply management.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Performs various activities necessary for the preparation of the patient and the procedure room for the radiology procedures in compliance with the organization’s policies and procedures and state and federal regulations.
Reviews patient specific procedure orders to determine materials/supplies that will be needed.
Sets up/ stocks the procedure room/procedure trays with all needed supplies and interventional equipment prior to procedure and cleans procedure room post procedure, including but not limited to cleaning of equipment/machinery.
Conducts all necessary preparations of the patient procedure room and documents when appropriate.
Explains procedure to the patient, answers questions and addresses patient concerns.
Assists with preparing the patient for the surgical procedure by positioning, shaving and prepping.
Performs patient transfers and transports patient to and from procedure room.
Inputs patient data into the C-Arm.
Acts as scrub assistant assisting the physician during interventional procedures and administers fluoroscopy to enable the physician to see flow through the blood vessels to identify areas in need of intervention while maintaining a sterile technique according to the established company policies and procedures and state and federal regulations.
Complies with HIPPA policies and standards regarding patient confidentiality.
Draws up intravenous medication and labels as per the organization’s medication labeling policy.
Processes x-ray images and archives to the image repository, CD or DVD to comply with the organization’s policies and procedures for patient medical records and state regulations.

Provides outstanding quality of patient care by supporting and driving the organization’s quality standards through meeting regulatory requirements and the practice of Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), including use of CQI tools.
Assists with implementing the organization’s quality goals and facility specific action plans to achieve the organization’s quality standards.
Ensures medical records are accurate, complete and in compliance with the organization’s policies and procedures. Maintains integrity of medical records, filing paperwork in patient files according to policies and procedures and performing audits on a regular basis.

Assists with maintaining environmental integrity and aesthetics. Ensures all areas are clean, sanitary, and safe daily Ensures all facility equipment and instruments are in proper working condition by inspecting equipment daily before and after procedures.
Makes recommendations regarding replacement of equipment and repairs.
Assists with disposal of hazardous waste materials, dirty linen, and rugs.
Prepares, organizes, and efficiently utilizes supplies and equipment to prevent waste.

Attends and participates in Governing Body, assisting with meeting agenda and gathering of data/material for meetings.
Ensures effective communication with physicians.
Attends and participates in CQI meetings with physicians, reporting on assigned topics.
Works with the physicians and staff to ensure all necessary instruments and equipment are on hand.
Addresses physician concerns in areas of responsibility.

Assists in training and orienting new employees.
Ensures patient billing is accurate and timely by reviewing all procedures, documenting patient equipment charges, and verifying CPT and ICD9 codes are correct.
Assists with inventory, ordering of supplies and re-stocking of supplies.
Acts as Radiation Safety Officer; monitors radiation badges and conducts in-services regarding radiation safety.
Participates in all facility regulatory and accreditation surveys and action plans to address any deficiencies identified.

Other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The work environment is characteristic of a health care facility with air temperature control and moderate noise levels. May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases/materials. Must be able to lift, push and pull up to 50 pounds and to perform patient transfers and positioning of patients up to 400 pounds. Must be able to stand in a protective apron for up to 45-60 minutes.
10% Travel.

SUPERVISION:

None

EDUCATION:

High School Diploma required; Associate’s Degree desirable; and Bachelor’s Degree strongly preferred.
Current ARRT Certification and/or State Licensure (as per state regulations)
Interventional Radiology certificate preferred.

EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS:

4 – 6 years’ related experience desirable.
1 year experience preferred for Candidates with ARRT.
Working knowledge of interventional equipment (including C-Arm and Ultrasound equipment).
Experience with interventional procedures, using/ordering/maintaining required materials/supplies for each procedure.
Knowledge and experience of sterile techniques.
Knowledge of universal precautions and personal protective devices to be utilized when operating radiology systems.
Successfully complete BLS certification.
Experience with monitoring and maintaining inventory.
Proficient in the use of computers and related software such as Microsoft Office (Word & Excel).

Fresenius Medical Care maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

Fresenius Medical Care is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, parental status, national origin, age, disability, military service, or other non-merit-based factors

About the Company

Fresenius Medical Care

Operates dialysis facilities and renal care

Fresenius Medical Care North America provides renal care through a network of dialysis facilities and outpatient cardiac and vascular labs that deliver coordinated treatment for chronically ill patients. It also offers specialty pharmacy and laboratory services and manufactures and distributes dialysis equipment, disposables, and renal medicines. The company stands out by being the world’s largest fully integrated renal care provider with an extensive network that covers care delivery, drug and lab services, and product supply. Its goal is to ensure access to comprehensive, high-quality care for people with kidney and other chronic conditions across North America.

Company size: 11-50
Company stage: Late Stage VC
Total funding: $40.2M
Headquarters: Waltham, MA
Founded: 1996

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