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Description

• Entity: Winchester Medical Center
• Shift: Day

Who We Are

Valley Health System is a not-for-profit network of hospitals, urgent cares, physician practices, and services. Expanding across Virginia, West Virginia, and Maryland, we are devoted to the health of all who call our 18-county area home.

A vital resource for healthcare, we are the region’s largest employer, a dependable community partner, and are at the leading edge of clinical innovations.

We are looking for passionate, innovative, and caring people who will each bring their unique skills and perspectives to our workplace.

What You Will Do:

The Hybrid Cardiovascular Tech provides support to physicians and other medical personnel in real time surgery by evaluating radiologic options, performing radiologic imaging, and providing problem solving solutions to equipment issues during procedures in the Hybrid Lab in order to maximize efficiency and equipment usage.
Responsibilities and Duties
Prepares patients, imaging equipment, supplies and other equipment for Hybrid surgical procedures accurately utilizing sterile technique. Provides support to physicians and other personnel in real-time surgery by evaluating radiologic options, performing radiologic imaging, and providing problem solving solutions to equipment issues during procedures in the Hybrid Lab in order to maximize efficiency and equipment usage. Performs radiologic imaging prior to, during, and/or after surgery, to produce images used for clinical guidance and navigation. Ensures correct positioning of patient, prepares equipment and monitors patient condition before, during and after scanning. Creates accurate, high-quality images before, during, and after surgical procedures by operating imaging equipment and other Hybrid lab equipment/devices and adapts as necessary for procedures planned by physicians. Provides input to physicians on fluoroscopy imaging during procedures and acts as a fluoroscopy equipment resource. Anticipates fluoroscopy needs, exposure factors, and contrast media for patients undergoing hybrid procedures. Selects and handles instruments and supplies used for the procedure, monitors supplies as depleted and obtains additional supplies throughout surgical procedures and inventories all countable items pre- and post-surgery to ensure none remain in the patient post-operatively. Notifies supervisor of malfunctioning equipment immediately. Assist Nursing in assuming care for physical and psychological needs of the patient during the procedures, e.g., monitoring vital signs (before, during and after cases), minimizes patient discomfort. Anticipates needs of physician and other team members during electrophysiology procedures. Assures that informed consent has been obtained on the patient and that all questions and concerns have been answered to the patient's satisfaction. Safely operates and troubleshoot complex Hybrid Lab equipment. Thoroughly documents procedure events and patient care into EMT and Imaging System to capture patient visit and charge information, including exam time and resource/supply usage, in adherence with hospital/regulatory requirements. Annotates images, as needed, and sends all studies to Imaging Systems and the correct work list which limits the number of unnecessary, unspecified exams. Adheres to radiation safety measures under the supervision of the Radiologist and further ensures safety of patients, hospital employees, and physicians by following all personnel, safety and infection control policies, National Patient Safety Goals, TJC standards, and proper universal infection control guidelines. Supervises radiologic technology students during clinical rotations and orientation of new personnel. Provides support and coverage for radiologic needs in the operating room and invasive areas. Participates in continuing education and learning experiences to enhance and maintain current knowledge and skills for continued competence.

What You Will Bring:

Education
Completion of an AMA accredited Radiology Technology program required

Experience
Two years clinical experience as a Radiologic Technologist in a hospital or surgical setting required
Two years of intensive training in special procedures preferred

Certification & Licensures
ARRT (R) registered required
BLS Certification (Basic Life Support) - American Heart ‘Healthcare Provider’ (HCP) - AHA approved required*
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required**
ARRT (VI) registered required within two years of hire
ARRT (CV) registered preferred
All agency and non-hospital-based applicants must have Virginia Radiologic Technologist license application submitted prior to hire and licensure obtained within 90 days of hire.
* New hires must have American Heart Association (AHA) appropriate certification prior to completion of orientation.
** Certification required prior to completion of orientation

Qualifications
Demonstrated knowledge of human growth and development required
Competence in providing Angiographic/Interventional services for patients of all ages including pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric required
Demonstrated progressive learning required
Demonstrated knowledge and skill of the moderate sedation process required
Ability to independently fulfill educational needs to pursue self-development opportunities required

What You Will Get:

At Valley Health, we believe everyone is a caregiver, and our goal is to create an environment where our caregivers thrive physically, financially, and emotionally. In addition to a competitive salary, our most popular benefits for full-time employees include:
• A Zero-Deductible Health Plan
• Dental and vision insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• Retirement Savings Match
• A Robust Employee Assistance Program to help with many aspects of emotional wellbeing
• Membership to Healthy U: An Incentive-Based Wellness Program

Valley Health also offers a health savings account & flexible spending account for childcare, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and professional development. In addition, several perks come with working for the largest employer in the region, such as discounts to on-campus dining, and more.

To see the full scale of what we offer, visit valleyhealthbenefits.com.

Exclusions apply

We celebrate, support, and thrive on our differences for the benefit of our employees, our patients, and the communities we serve.
We are neighbors caring for neighbors, and our goal is always to help those we serve get well, feel well, and stay well.

EOE

Criminal Background Checks
VA State Police and/or WV State Background and Fingerprinting (WV Cares) (applicable state)
3rd party Background Check

FLSA Classification
Non-exempt

Grade
155

Physical Demands
17 A Medical Technician/Other Technicians/Assistants