Cardiovascular Radiologic Tech - Sign On Bonus

ThedaCare • Appleton, WI

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About The Position

The Invasive Cardiovascular Technologist is a health care professional who uses high-technology equipment at the direction of a qualified physician to assist with invasive procedures on patients leading to the diagnosis and treatment of cardiac, neurological, and peripheral vascular disease. This position is for our Cath Lab in Appleton.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in radiologic sciences or 24-month AMA-approved radiographic technologist program.
• Registration with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), RT (R) or RCIS.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS).
• ACLS within 3 months of hire.
• Current State of Wisconsin license as radiographer.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients and assembles and operates hemodynamic equipment during interventional cardiac procedures for diagnosis of heart disease.
• Assists physician in performing invasive procedures and performs related radiographic/fluoroscopic imaging such as administering contrast to demonstrate catheter location and position, and documents results.
• Monitors and alerts team of life threatening changes in patient status and responds with assistance during emergency procedures (including CPR and defibrillator when required).
• Assists with diagnostic, interventional, and surgical procedures as a scrub assistant with competent knowledge of equipment and supply options.
• Enters patient and study information into the radiology information system, and documents billing codes of procedures performed to ensure accurate patient charges.
• Processes images as directed and accurately identifies and labels images, identifying patient name, medical record, and location/position of scans.
• Ensures that images are of diagnostic quality and assists biomed in evaluating digital equipment to maintain consistent image quality.

Benefits

• Tuition Reimbursement - supports employees pursuing further education or professional development related to their career path.
• Relocation Assistance - to help you make a smooth transition.
• Sign-On Bonus - competitive sign-on bonus to eligible candidates.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Associate degree