Special Procedures Technician I, II & III

• Assist in all aspects of invasive procedures, including scrubbing, circulating, monitoring and recording hemodynamic parameters in accordance with policies and procedures
• Assists in diagnostic and interventional procedures, operates radiologic and interventional equipment ensuring optimal image quality and patient safety.
• Acquire, process and transfer images to the PACS system
• Document all supplies, implants and other regulatory components pertaining to the exam.
• Prepares, positions, transfers and assists patients during procedures to ensure safety, comfort, and optimal imaging outcomes.
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding and working knowledge of normal and abnormal anatomy, physiology, radiation safety, interventional supplies and equipment operation.
• Provide patient education appropriate to the procedure.
• Applies radiation safety principles, including shielding, exposure minimization, and proper use of protective equipment for patients and staff.
• Assists in room/table/sterile-tray set-up and turnover.
• Coordinates workflow to support efficiency of patient care and procedure.
• Assist Physician with administration of contrast media with arterial, venous and percutaneous procedures.
• Participates in ongoing education and competencies to maintain required certifications and clinical skills as directed by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists and Massachusetts Radiation Control Program.
• Assists in maintaining inventory for department.
• Responsible for daily checklists, equipment safety checks/inspections, preventative maintenance, and reporting of any equipment malfunctions.
• Assist and scrub with Vascular Surgeons/Interventional Radiologists in the operating room as needed
• Demonstrates proficiency in computerized informatics (information system).
• Maintains and cleans interventional equipment.
• Participates in departmental training and Quality/Process Improvement (QI, PI) initiatives.
• Use of lead apron required
• On-call required for off-shifts, weekends and holidays.
• Consistently provides service excellence to all patients, family members, visitors, volunteers and co-workers.
• Performs other work-related duties as assigned or requested.

Special Procedures Technologist I – Grade: S17R, Job Code: 8150

• Must read, write and communicate in English.
• High school graduate or GED.
• Graduate of a JRCERT accredited Radiologic Technology Program.
• (ARRT) - Current registration with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
• (RLT) - Currently licensed as a Radiologic Technologist in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
• Must meet at least one of the following qualifications:

a. Minimum of two (2) years post-technical school radiology work experience

b. Minimum of two (2) years of experience as a Special Procedures Technologist Will-Train at CCH.

a. Successful completion of on-the-job training within six (6) months of hire

b. Six (6) months’ recent experience (within the past two (2) years) as a Special Procedures Technologist.

• CCHC Basic Arrhythmia Exam (successfully pass)
• (BLS) – Current Basic Life Support Certification
• (ACLS) – Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification (obtained within six (6) months of employment)
• (IABP) Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (obtained within six (6) months of employment)

Special Procedures Technologist II – Grade: S19R, Job Code: 8151

• All qualifications of Tech I, plus the following:

a. (RCIS) Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist certification

b. (CI) Cardiac Interventional certification*

c. (VI) Vascular Interventional certification*

d. (RCES) Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist

*Having an older combined Cardiovascular-Interventional (CV) credential serves the same clinical function as holding both Cardiac Interventional (CI) and Vascular Interventional (VI) certifications.

Special Procedures Technologist III – Grade: S19A, Job Code: 8153

c. (RCES) Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist

• Must hold (VI) Vascular Interventional certification*