Cardiac Cath Lab Interventional Radiology Tech I - 10-Hour Day Shift - $5,000 Hiring Incentive!
About The Position
The Cardiovascular Interventional Radiologic Technologist assists with procedures in the Cardiovascular Intervention Center as a member of the Cath Lab team. The center is part of the Smidt Heart Institute and performs more than 8,000 procedures annually in a twelve-laboratory facility, serving patients from neonates through geriatrics. Procedures include diagnostic and therapeutic care for coronary artery disease, heart muscle function, and heart valve dysfunction. The technologist performs radiological procedures at a technical level, positions patients and fluoroscopic equipment to obtain optimal views of relevant anatomy, and helps maintain a safe patient-care environment. The role also operates and maintains physiological monitoring and recording systems for interventional cardiac procedures and complex electrophysiology studies, monitors radiation exposure, and ensures appropriate technical factors are used for each procedure.
Requirements
- Graduate of a Radiology Technology program at an AMA-approved school.
- Current ARRT certification.
- Current CRT certification.
- Fluoroscopy permit.
- BLS certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
- Excellent arrhythmia recognition and hemodynamic monitoring skills.
Nice To Haves
- ACLS certification preferred.
- RT-CI specialty certification preferred.
- Experience performing a variety of radiologic interventional scans and/or procedures in a busy clinic environment preferred.
- Congenital Heart experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist with all procedures performed in the Cardiovascular Intervention Center as a member of the Cath Lab team.
- Perform radiological procedures at a technical level.
- Position patients and fluoroscopic equipment to obtain optimal views of relevant anatomy during procedures.
- Provide a safe patient-care environment.
- Maintain and operate physiological monitoring and recording systems for interventional cardiac and complex electrophysiology studies.
- Monitor radiation exposure levels during exams.
- Ensure technical factors appropriate to each procedure are used.
Benefits
- $5,000 sign-on bonus for newly hired technologists.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
