Lead Neuro Radiology Tech - Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

Summary:

• The Lead PeriOp Neuro Radiology Technologist will work in conjunction with the Associate Director of Operations to provide leadership, administrative support, and management for the department. Works in collaborative partnership with the division's clinical leadership, nursing, providers and other clinical staff. Promotes and ensures that the highest quality of care is provided to patients and families in the department. The lead technologist needs to be sure all of the employees work together as a team and routinely rotate through each area. The incumbent will be responsible for the coordination of all operational responsibilities for the department. Coordinates all aspects impacting patient care and procedures in the department. Maintains and participates in performance improvement activities while assuring competency of all personnel. Maintains efficient and effective section operation while requiring compliance with all TJC, state, federal and local regulatory laws, standards and protocols.
• The Lead Neuro Radiology Technologist will support the expanding technology needs of complex Neurosurgery, Neuro Endovascular, and Vascular cases in the operating room. This clinical / technical position will be hands on with the multiple imaging / navigations systems (Brain lab, Stealth, Fusion, Vison Sense, VTI) used to guide surgeons in complex head and spine procedures. The Technologist will assess technology needs for the day related to CPT codes and procedures scheduled and ensure equipment readiness. They will proactively manage schedules, identifying needs and conflicts for technology. Pre-procedure activities will include, pulling or loading of images into the systems so they are available as reference during the procedure. Post procedure activities will include the movement of data from the navigation system, microscope and angio equipment to multiple places – folders, database, etc. The technologist role contributes to successful execution and has a significant impact on neuro surgical procedures including, assisting in troubleshooting and use of intraoperatively thereby allowing surgeon to remain focused on the patient; performing post procedure processes also allowing the surgeon to remain with the patient, minimizing scheduling conflicts, and decreasing delays due to parallel processing. The technologist will assist physicians and provide support in a variety of brain and spine interventional cases. Some of these cases include mechanical thrombectomy for acute stroke, brain aneurysm treatment, AVM/AVF treatment, vertebral augmentation for compression fracture, lumbar puncture for chemo administration, CT myelogram, and more. This technologist should be able to scrub and circulate in a room, know how to prep neurovascular and spine devices, as well as manipulate imaging systems. They should be able to use EPIC to schedule cases, understand billing and CPT codes, post process 2D and 3D imaging, and utilize power injector. Pre procedure activities will include discussing a case with an attending physician, pull relevant products and devices, and set up a sterile field. During a case, the technologist will be responsible for triaging any imaging related issues, maintain sterility/circulate for the scrub personnel. Post procedurally, the technologist should ensure all relevant images are transmitted to PACS, maintain equipment, perform post processing, and completing cases.