Special Procedures Technologist

Special Procedures Department

PRN, Shifts Vary, 0.001 FTE

HCA Florida Northwest Hospital

Facility Description:

HCA Florida Northwest Hospital is a 289-bed medical center and healthcare complex, continuously expanding and incorporating the latest technology in the delivery of care. Awarded the Gold Seal of Approval™ from the Joint Commission which indicates our high standards in performance providing the highest level of services to the population to our community. Northwest Medical Center is also certified by the Joint Commission as primary stroke center and an accredited chest pain center by the American College of Cardiology. We are recognized as a Comprehensive Bariatric Center of Excellence by the American College of Surgeons Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program.

Our facility continues growing to meet the needs of the community we serve and features expanded capabilities in emergency, critical care, as well as women’s and children’s services. Out state of the art maternity care includes the only Level III NICU in northern Broward County. The breadth and depth of these service lines translates to increased professional opportunities for our colleagues. We invite you to join a dynamic team of dedicated healthcare professionals and explore your grow potential.

Job Summary and Qualifications

As a Special Procedures tech, you will be performing a variety of diagnostic and invasive/interventional procedures. You will be functioning as the first line interface with patients in the successful accomplishment of their imaging needs. You will have knowledge of anatomy, hemodynamics, and sterile technique.

Tasks and responsibilities, you will:

• Preparing the special procedures room and/or sterile tray before the procedure begins, making sure that all necessary catheters, guide wires, needles, tubing, and solutions are set up on the tray and pertinent to the procedures.
• Positions the patient for the examination and obtains a good technical quality scout file of the area before starting the procedures, when applicable.
• Prepares the automatic injector with proper contract for the procedure, adjusting all settings and parameters according to the procedure and radiologist’s preference.
• Maintains proper sterile techniques for procedures; regularly practices aseptic techniques and strictly obeys isolation and infection control procedures, prevents cross contamination during procedures, i.e., gloves, gown, mask, eye protection, and head and shoes coverage.

What qualifications you will need:

• H.S. Diploma or equivalent
• 1-2 years’ experience
• Previous IR experience preferred
• BLS required
• Licensed by HRS State of Florida as a General Radiographer
• Associates/Technical or 2 year Certificate in Radiologic Technology
• This role requires you to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 based on local, state and /or federal law or regulations (unless a medical or religious exemption is approved).