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ProMedica Flower Hospital is located in Sylvania OH, a suburb of Toledo, OH. Among being located in one of the area's most beautiful landscapes, Sylvania offers a high-quality lifestyle for its residents with Sylvania’s public school as one of the finest in the region, rated as “Excellent” by the state of Ohio. There are many outdoor activities to enjoy at our nationally recognized Pacesetter Park, along with music and entertainment found at Centennial Terrace and Downtown Sylvania, and the LPGA annual tournament. The Flower Hospital campus is a 311-bed facility that houses the Hickman Cancer Center, ER Trauma Center, and is the regional leader for inpatient adult psychiatric services. The campus includes, the Goerlich Center, which provides residence for patients with Alzheimer’s and Dementia, along with the Ebeid Center our hospice facility.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS/SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Reports to the Lead Technologist, Interventional Radiology, Manager, VP. No direct reports.

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the direction of a physician, the technologist assists in various aspects of interventional invasive surgical procedures. The technologist also prepares the angiographic suite for intricate procedures in a sterile environment. He/she is responsible for patient preparation, scrubbing and circulating during procedure. Actively participates in the creation of an environment that fosters patient, family, physician, and employee satisfaction. Ensures decisions made are based upon Family Centered Care philosophy.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

*All duties listed below are essential unless noted otherwise*

According to the physician’s orders, prepares contrast and IV solutions required for interventional procedures. Calculates fluids and contrast materials, including intraarterial and intravenous injections. Assembles the interventional materials and supplies needed for each patient (i.e., balloons, specialty catheters, filters, stents, embolic material, etc.). Demonstrates knowledge of patient supplies specific to neonates, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics.

Sets up the angiographic suite for each interventional procedure (i.e., pulse oximeter, EKG, BP monitor, pressure monitor, sterile tray setup, interventional equipment, etc.).

Maintains competency in use of equipment and demonstrates knowledge of patient position and injections specific to neonates, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics. Demonstrates the ability to scrub and circulate all interventional procedures.

Maintains availability to be called in after regular hours for all vascular interventional procedures if required based up facility.

Follows hospital radiation safety requirements, universal precautions, sterile techniques, time outs, and fire safety and disaster codes. Demonstrates awareness of safety standards for self and assigned area.

Demonstrates high levels of care, courtesy, and cooperation. Educates patients about their procedure and ensures patients and families’ comfort and needs are appropriately addressed in a dignified, confidential manner. Follows organization’s mission and values of customer service.

Demonstrates competency in using hospital EMR/ PACS for the purpose of correctly ordering exams, supplies, image storage, and other data input.

Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Completed formal radiologic technology training at an AMA approved school. Skills: Must be able to cope with the stressful situations and handle deadlines in a demanding, fast paced medical environment. Must be able to understand directions, communicate and respond to inquiries; requires effective interpersonal skills. Must be competent in the use of facility communication systems and equipment (e.g., phones, fax machines, EMR/PACS.). Must be able to input and retrieve information from radiological or other medical equipment and computerized systems.

Years of Experience: NA

License: Registered by the ARRT. Must be licensed by state where required. State licensure and ARRT renewal must be completed within 30 days prior to its expiration. Certification: CPR certified

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education: N/A

Skills: N/A

Years of Experience: N/A

License: Additional registry in cardiovascular/interventional Certification: N/A

WORKING CONDITIONS

Personal Protective Equipment: N/A

Physical Demands: Imaging technologists must be able to tolerate possible exposure to radiation and electrical hazards, bloodborne pathogens or bodily fluids; must be able to tolerate wearing heavy protective garments for extended periods of time. Must be able to move about the hospital and between workstations, and to handle stooping, standing, walking, and lifting as required by the position.

ProMedica is a mission-driven, not-for-profit health care organization headquartered in Toledo, Ohio. It serves communities across nine states and provides a range of services, including acute and ambulatory care, a dental plan, and academic business lines. ProMedica owns and operates 10 hospitals and has an affiliated interest in one additional hospital. The organization employs over 1,300 health care providers through ProMedica Physicians and has more than 2,300 physicians and advanced practice providers with privileges. Committed to its mission of improving health and well-being, ProMedica has received national recognition for its clinical excellence and its initiatives to address social determinants of health. For more information about ProMedica, please visit promedica.org/aboutus.

**Requisition ID:** 95884