ANGIOGRAPHY / FLUOROSCOPY TECHNOLOGIST

Overview

Essential Responsibilities and Duties

• Reviews exam orders/requisitions and corresponding protocol, and seeks advice of seniors.
• Reviews and evaluates instructions from physicians to complete Angio or Fluoro procedures. Prepares room and checks supplies.
• Selects proper image receptor and image recorder and programs them. Forwards recorded images in proper format to the radiologist for interpretation and assists in image manipulation and archiving.
• Performs operator maintenance on equipment. Informs supervisor of equipment failure or repair needs and documents the same.Performs quality control studies on equipment. Maintains and cleans the room and equipment.
• Assesses inventory and periodically stocks Angio and Fluoro supplies and restores all equipment and supplies for subsequent use.
• Assists in training and supervison of students, interns, and trainees and evaluates their performance.
• Assists radiologist in endovascular laser therapy procedure (EVLT).
• Complies with the section policies, procedures and protocols. Follow the section quality improvement program in accordance with CBAHI, JCI, SFDA and other accreditation agencies standards.
• Complies with the Radiation Safety Rules and Regulations of the Hospital in accordance with KACST and K.A. CARE and other National or International Regulatory bodies.
• Applies ALARA principle role within the section practice for all procedures.