Cardiac Cath Lab / Interventional Radiology Technologist - Day Shift

Mercyhealth•Riverside, IL

17h•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves verifying patient identification, ensuring informed consent, and reviewing patient history for allergies and contrast reactions. The technologist prepares patients and equipment using sterile technique, monitors and records procedural data, and ensures patient comfort. Responsibilities include applying monitors, preparing access sites, verifying medications and contrast agents, and maintaining sterile and aseptic technique during procedures. The role also emphasizes radiation safety, including wearing a dosimeter, minimizing exposure, and documenting radiation doses. Post-procedural care and participation in Quality Assessment & Improvement are also key functions. The position operates within a Culture of Excellence, expecting individuals to demonstrate high standards in Quality, Service, Partnering, and Cost-effectiveness.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited radiography program OR equivalent training/education program for required certification/licensure.
Board certified ARRT OR eligible to take boards (must be board certified within six (6) months of hire) OR Graduate of a Cardiac Intervention Program AND registered or registry eligible (must be registered within six (6) months of hire).
ACLS within six (6) months of hire (Rockford Only).
National Institute of Healthcare Stroke Scale (NIHSS) required within six (6) months of hire (Rockford Only).
Approved CPR or BLS certification required within 90 days.
Passing the Driver’s License Check and/or Credit Check (for those positions requiring).
Passing the WI Caregiver Background Check and/or IL Health Care Workers Background Check.
Must be able to follow written/oral instructions.

Responsibilities

Verify patient identification and presence of appropriate signed informed procedural consent.
Identify/review allergies and history of contrast reaction prior to all procedures by reviewing patient records and questioning the patient.
Verify package integrity and expiration dates on all sterile supplies.
Prepares patient and equipment for utilization of sterile technique.
After procedure, prepares equipment/supplies for sterilization.
Participate in the procedural timeout.
Monitors and records all procedural data and maintains procedural event logs.
Provides patient comfort while familiarizing him/her with the equipment and supplies needed for the procedure.
Applies the necessary monitors and prepares access site(s) including the necessary sterile drapes.
Verifies appropriate medications and/or contrast agents and dosages with nursing staff and physician.
When scrubbing into a procedure, uses sterile and aseptic technique as for infection prevention.
Handles blood and bodily fluids per policy.
Advocates for radiation safety and protection for self and coworkers.
Wears personal radiation dosimeter and takes necessary precautions to limit/minimize patient and staff exposure.
Documents fluoroscopy time and radiation doses and evaluates reports to determine if values are within established safety limits.
Provides post-procedural care.
Participates in Quality Assessment & Improvement.
Performs all other duties as assigned.