Angiography Technologist

Angiography Technologist Responsibilities: The technologist assesses patient's physiological/psychological condition and prepares the patient physically and emotionally for medical procedures, treatments or diagnostic tests. Performs ongoing patient assessment during procedure. Provides general care to all patients undergoing angiography procedures to ensure patient health, safety and well being. Obtains patient's consent according to protocol. Responds to patient's questions regarding procedures, preparation, aftercare, etc. in a professional and knowledgeable manner. Operates radiation producing equipment effectively and safely to produce high quality images used in the diagnosis of diseases. Ability to anticipate the needs of the radiologist or performing physician. Prepares necessary supplies and/or sets up equipment to prepare for scheduled procedures. Applies arterial and venous pressure as directed by the Radiologist or performing physician. Follows and adheres to safety standards. Adheres to patient confidentiality. Ensures efficiency and proper functioning of equipment by maintaining and leaning equipment according to procedure. Knowledgeably operates the vascular equipment and has the ability to troubleshoot when problems arise. Plans, monitors and controls inventory levels in order to meet the demands of daily workload. Provide instructions and consultations to healthcare personnel and student technologists to promote and improve the quality of patient care. Requirements: An associate's or bachelor's degree in radiology. A license to practice radiography. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, empathy, and compassion. Good mathematical abilities and technical skills. Good organizational, time management, and analytical abilities, and attention to detail. The ability to lift heavy weights without assistance Education: The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists requires that candidates seeking certification as an interventional radiology technologist must already hold certification in radiography. Interventional radiology technologists must register annually to maintain their certification