Angiography Technologist

We are seeking a highly skilled Radiological Technologist, Interventional Angiography to join our team at Fraser Health. The successful candidate will be responsible for performing interventional and angiography procedures in accordance with established procedures.

• Perform interventional and angiography procedures in accordance with established procedures, including completing requisitions and related paperwork, entering patient information into the radiology information system, and operating radiographic and computerized imaging equipment.
• Assist Radiologists during body and neuroangiography procedures and interventional cases, such as percutaneous nephrolithotripsy and radiofrequency ablations.
• Monitor patients during procedures, observing and responding to possible contrast media reactions or other emergent situations.
• Image studies using radiography equipment and departmental information systems, checking to ensure applicable patient identification, collating images with requisitions, and requesting previous studies.
• Report malfunctioning equipment to the Supervisor.
• Facilitate the workflow of designated work areas, checking information on requisitions, regulating inpatient examination time, and arranging departmental and/or facility porters.
• Perform quality control duties, scheduling and performing equipment tests in accordance with recommended manufacturers' guidelines, recording results, and identifying malfunctioning equipment for repair.
• Notify the Supervisor of all quality control issues for determination of appropriate action.
• Participate in the departmental Continuous Quality Improvement/LEAN programs, using established monitoring and auditing methodologies to perform quality assurance checks.
• Maintain designated work areas, checking and cleaning equipment, setting up examination trays, using aseptic technique, receiving and stocking supplies, and identifying depleted items.
• Demonstrate procedures and usage of equipment to staff, including medical residents, technologists, and students.
• Participate in orientation of new employees and maintaining patient and hospital records by entering data into the radiology and hospital information system as required.
• Respond to inquiries from other clinical areas regarding patient examinations and schedules, and refer other concerns to the appropriate Supervisor as required.
• Determine workload measurements and compile workload statistical reports and other reports as required.
• Develop and maintain statistical data related to department activity levels, attendance, leaves of absence, and performance appraisals, and make recommendations to the Director on how services may be improved.
• Ensure that the department meets Health and Safety rules, regulations, and practices, updating department staff on changes to safety procedures, following up on safety recommendations, and ensuring that staff are adequately trained and authorized to operate machinery and equipment.
• Participate in approved research and special projects in collaboration with the Supervisor and other healthcare professionals.
• Maintain equipment by monitoring its operation and making arrangements for maintenance and repairs as required.

• Certification with the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT).
• A minimum of two years' recent, related experience in interventional radiography or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of theory and practice for general radiology, angiography, and interventional procedures.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the standards of practice and guidelines for Medical Imaging practitioners established by the CAMRT and/or other relevant national professional associations.
• Demonstrated knowledge of aseptic techniques.
• Demonstrated knowledge of evidence-based practice related to designated modality.
• Demonstrated knowledge of theory and practice for Interventional.
• Demonstrated knowledge and practice of safe work procedures with medical imaging equipment.
• Demonstrated skill in IR techniques and the use of applicable equipment.
• Broad knowledge of PACS/radiology information systems, i.e., digital imaging, image archiving, and retrieval.
• Demonstrated knowledge of research process and methodology.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate (orally and in writing) and deal effectively with clients and their families, coworkers, physicians, other healthcare staff, and staff of external agencies.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in collaboration with others.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and establish workload priorities in collaboration with others.
• Demonstrated ability in Intravenous Therapy.
• Demonstrated ability in CPR techniques.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Knowledge of organization policies, procedures, and standards of care, including practice of safe work procedures with modality equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to teach, demonstrate, facilitate, coach, and mentor staff.
• Demonstrated ability to deal with and/or guide others in resolution of conflict issues.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated computer skills with current computer applications.