Cardiac Cath Lab Procedural Radiologic Technologist - Acute

OhioHealth • Columbus, OH

7d • Onsite

About The Position

We are more than a health system. We are a belief system. We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more – in our careers and in our communities. Job Description Summary: $25,000 SIGN-ON BONUS & BENEFITS ELIGIBLITY ON DAY ONE External applicants may be eligible for a $25,000 sign-on bonus with a one-year work commitment. Previously employed applicants who have been gone from the organization more than 90 days may also be eligible. Riverside Methodist Hospital, the 13th busiest Cath Lab in the country and top busiest PCI center in the state of Ohio, is hiring for a full-time Cath Lab Radiology Technologist. The hours for this position are 7:00a-5:30p (four 10-hour shifts/week) with rotation into nights and weekends. Weekday and weekend on-call is mandatory; weekend call varies approximately 6-10 weekends/year. The required response time is 30 minutes, no exceptions. The Cath Lab Radiologic Technologist must be competent as the assistant to the Interventional Cardiologist for diagnostic and interventional procedures in roles that include scrubbing, monitoring, and circulating. The technologist must have knowledge of the X-ray equipment in use, hemodynamic monitoring, coronary and peripheral anatomy, and sterile technique.

Requirements

• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support - American Heart Association
• ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
• BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association
• LIC - Licensed in Field - State of Ohio
• State of Ohio Radiologic Licensure
• ARRT Registered

Responsibilities

• Radiologic technologist must be competent as the assistant to the Interventionalist in specific area as described above in summary for each area.
• Greets patients upon arrival to department. Checks chart for required data (i.e., informed consent). Reports absences or abnormalities to RN/physician. Explains procedures, gives instructions, and answers patients' questions. Participates in room turnover and transporting of patients.
• Assists Radiation Safety officer in QA of labs and radiation protective apparel on regular basis. Performs tasks using radiation safety principles; checks lead aprons for tears; reports findings and removes inadequate gear from service; maintains accurate records or work with Radiology department to maintain records.
• As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed