Cardiac Cath Lab Interventional Radiology Tech II - 12-Hour Day Shift - $5,000 Hiring Incentive!
About The Position
The Cardiovascular Interventional Radiologic Technologist assists with procedures in the Cardiovascular Intervention Center and is a member of the Cath Lab team. The center is part of the Smidt Heart Institute, performs more than 8,000 procedures annually, and serves patients from neonates through geriatrics. Its twelve laboratories perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures 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 optimum views of relevant anatomy, and helps provide a safe patient-care environment. The role also operates and maintains the physiological monitoring and recording system for interventional cardiac procedures and complex electrophysiology studies, monitors radiation exposure during exams, and ensures appropriate technical factors are used for each procedure.
Requirements
- Graduate of a Radiology Technology program at an AMA-approved school.
- Current ARRT and CRT certifications.
- Fluoroscopy permit.
- BLS certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
- RT-CI specialty certification, or willingness to obtain it within one year of the start date to maintain Tech II status.
- At least 3 years of experience performing a variety of radiologic interventional scans and/or procedures in a busy clinic environment.
- Excellent arrhythmia recognition and hemodynamic monitoring skills.
Nice To Haves
- ACLS certification.
- Congenital Heart experience.
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 optimum views of relevant anatomy during procedures.
- Provide a safe patient-care environment.
- Maintain and operate the physiological monitoring and recording system for interventional cardiac procedures and complex electrophysiology studies.
- Monitor radiation exposure levels during exams.
- Ensure that technical factors appropriate to each procedure are used.
Benefits
- $5,000 sign-on bonus for newly hired Techs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
