Cardiovascular Invasive Rad Tech - Part Time

AtlantiCare•Galloway Township, NJ

About The Position

The Cardiovascular Radiologic Technologist performs diagnostic testing and assists with interventional procedures, according to established departmental procedures, ensuring the delivery of quality patient care. Diagnostic testing includes X-ray, and interventional procedures. This position supports diagnostic and interventional procedures in Cardiac Catheterization and Electrophysiology Labs. This position may support coronary and peripheral interventions, closure device implants, electrophysiology studies, ablations and device implants. The Technologist performs diagnostic testing as directed by the physician at a competent technical level not requiring constant supervision. This position operates diagnostic equipment, including peripheral equipment, in a safe and efficient manner to obtain optimal test results. The Technologist manages the patient during the diagnostic procedure to meet quality patient care standards. This position ensures supplies are maintained and reports problems with equipment to the appropriate staff member. This position supports the Interventionalist by scrubbing in during the procedure, as well as computerized documentation of the events of the procedure. On Call is a requirement of this position. This position actively participates in and supports preceptoring of new employees or clinical education activities where applicable. This position supports organizational goals by providing quality customer service, participating in performance improvement efforts and demonstrating a commitment to teamwork and cooperation.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited radiological technologist school required
Licensed by the State of NJ Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) required
Registered as American Registry of Radiology Technologist in Radiography (ARRT)(R) required
BLS for Healthcare Providers required
ACLS is required within 12 months from date of hire or transfer
Candidates must possess ability to multitask, with attention to fine detail in a fast-paced environment
Proficiency in Clinical Applications preferred at time of hire; incumbents within position will be trained appropriately and then skill will be required for this position within 30-60 days from date of hire
NJDEP State License expires every two years and must be renewed biennially to work
ARRT expires on incumbent's date of birth and must be renewed annually to work
On Call is a requirement of this position

Nice To Haves

1-2 years interventional cardiology experience preferred.
Peripheral experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs diagnostic testing and assists with interventional procedures
Operates diagnostic equipment
Manages the patient during the diagnostic procedure
Ensures supplies are maintained and reports problems with equipment
Supports the Interventionalist by scrubbing in during the procedure, as well as computerized documentation of the events of the procedure
Participates in and supports preceptoring of new employees or clinical education activities