Description
Responsibilities:
- Appropriately operate and demonstrate proper alignment of the C-Arm for vascular procedures
- Ensure proper patient positioning
- Move imaging equipment into specified position, determine exposure factors on basis of height, weight, portion of body involved, and degree of penetration required, and adjust equipment controls to set exposure factors and produce images of proper detail, density, and accuracy
- Operate and maintain imaging equipment, ensuring proper functioning and safety
- Follow protocols to ensure accurate and high-quality images are obtained
- Set up the procedure room, prepare sterile surgical instruments, and ensure the sterile field is properly maintained
- Assist surgeon with cases
- Adhere to aseptic techniques and infection control protocols, prepare the surgical field, and help the surgical team “scrub in”
- Assist with patient positioning, draping, and preparing the patient for surgery
- Clean, sterilize, and maintain instruments and equipment, and assist with room turnover
- Provide compassionate care to patients during procedures, addressing any concerns or questions they may have
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Must be proficient in catheters and wires.
- Experience in an acute care or critical care setting preferred
- Strong knowledge of anatomy and surgical procedures
- Proficient in using surgical instruments and equipment
- Excellent understanding of aseptic technique to maintain a sterile environment
- Ability to analyze situations and make quick decisions during surgeries