Endovascular Neuro Technician - CNI (Cerebrovascular Neurosurgical Interventions) - FT - Varied
Location
Pune | India
Job description
Work Shift
Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advance technology. Capital Health is a five-time Magnet-Recognized health system for nursing excellence and is comprised of 2 hospitals. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 250 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region.
Position Overview - Provides clinical services according to Neuroscience practice standards and acts as a resource to other technologists to ensure optimal patient care and efficient departmental operations. Prepares patients, exam rooms and medical records for scheduled and non-scheduled patients. Performs appropriate procedures as determined by physician.
- Thorough understanding of radiological principles and theory, anatomy, positioning, and technique for obtaining optimal imaging studies. Explains radiographic procedure to the patient, obtains complete and history relevant to the examiniation to be performed.
- Maintains radiation exposure reading within the ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) limits.
- Enters patient data and exam data into the Radiology Information System.
- Proficiency in the use of Computer-based information systems. Ability to download studies from transferring hospitals. Enters written and electronic data to provide all pertinent data to radiologists and neuro-interventionalist to assist in the interpretation of imaging studies.
- Assists with radiology equipment manufacturers to develop new imaging software and new techniques.
- Assists physicians during invasive procedures using standard department protocols and radiation protection, sterile procedures, and infection control procedures. Produces permanent record of diagnostic examinations. Conducts scheduling and coordination of patient flow for work area and/or shift. Routinely functions as an inventory auditor, if applicable. Assist department physicians and PH.D.'s in developing new protocols and imaging techniques (digital imaging, PACS) for use in diagnostic Radiology.
- Recognizes clinical and emergent problems that may interfere with exams and takes action to resolve them and produce the most desirable outcome. Participates in QA and PI activities and actively works to improve quality of services, cost effectiveness of operations, teamwork, and quality of work environment. Adheres to department policies and protocols to ensure that all studies are optimized for interpretation.
- Prepares, operates, and maintains equipment consistent with established policies, standards, and practices for sterilization, safety, and proper operation condition.
- Completes competency checklist with their preceptors. Identifies correctly patients and files to ensure a high degree of accuracy. Enters written and electronic data accurately in comments to provide all pertinent data to interventional physicians and to assist in the interpretation of imaging studies.
- Serves as a Safety monitor on a routine basis, if applicable. Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein. Demonstrates commitment to Capital Health. Performs other duties as assigned; possesses willingness to adapt to changing department demands
- Demonstrates commitment to Capital Health. Performs other duties as assigned; Willingness to adapt to changing department demands. Demonstrates willingness to assist co-workers during periods of heightened patient care activity. Participates in department research initiatives and development of research procedures.
- Assist department physicians and PH.D.'s in developing new protocols and imaging techniques (digital imaging, PACS) for use in diagnostic Radiology.
- Maintains an organized and safe work and patient environment, adhering to the hospital's safety, risk management and regulatory standards. Reports any unusual circumstances to departmental leadership. Collaborates and communicates effectively with the inter-disciplinary team. Oversees patient safety by use of guard rails, breaking mechanisms, shielding, and patient monitoring and assist in the preparation of the endovascular insertion site (Groin Closure) with the closure devices available in the endovascular lab. (Example: Angioseal, Mynx, Femostop, and manual compression.
- Participates in the training of students, trainees and co-workers. Participates in research activities as required. Serves as a role model and consultant for students, trainees and co-workers. Serves an instructor/preceptor for training technologists and Fellows.
- Demonstrates willingness to assist co-workers during periods of heightened patient care activity. Rotates between interventional labs across both campuses as needed. Participates in department research initiatives and development of research procedures.
Offers are contingent upon successful completion of our onboarding process and pre-employment physical. Capital Health will require all applicants (including contractors, travelers and consultants) to have an annual flu vaccine prior to start date, with the exception of individuals with medical and religious exemptions. Company will never ask candidates for social security numbers or date of birth during application phase. If you are asked for this information online, you may be a target for identity theft.
Job tags
Salary
