Radiology Technician

Quadrant, Inc.•Richmond, VA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves performing patient care responsibilities for adults, including starting IV's, EKG monitoring, cardiac outputs, and prepping and draping patients. The technician will assist with various cardiovascular invasive procedures, perform quality control on X-ray equipment, run tapes, and assist physicians during procedures. Responsibilities also include removing arterial and venous sheaths, recording hemodynamic data, preparing and cleaning rooms, participating in training, and assisting with supply management. The position emphasizes Guest and Staff Relations and assumes other appropriate duties.

Requirements

2+ years of experience as a Radiology Technician required
ARRT Cert Required
CPR Cert Required
MD license required
Current knowledge and techniques in Cath Lab
Knowledge of cardiology meds
EKG monitoring
Starting IV's
Must be able to act quickly and remain calm in stressful and emergency situations.

Nice To Haves

Additional cardiology exposure desirable or similar/related job experience

Responsibilities

Performs assorted patient care responsibilities for adults, including starting IV's, EKG monitoring, cardiac outputs, and prepping and draping patients.
Assists with cardiovascular invasive procedures such as; R & L heart catheterizations, PTCA, intra-aortic-balloon pump, permanent/temporary pacemakers, AICD, electrophysiology studies, pericardiocentesis, peripheral arteriograms and angioplasty, etc.
Performs quality control functions of the X-ray console/equipment before procedures.
Runs tapes, Digital Subtraction Acquisition and image processing.
Assists physician during the procedure.
Removes/ pulls arterial and venous sheaths from patient after procedure and apply appropriate manual pressure.
Records and interprets hemodynamic data using Sensis monitoring system.
Prepares all the equipment, sets up field for all cases and cleans room for next procedure.
Participates in the orientation, training and in-services for cardiovascular technologists and other staff in the department.
Assists with the inventory, ordering and stocking of supplies and equipment for the Cath Lab.
Exemplifies Guest and Staff Relations standards in all activities.
Assumes other duties and responsibilities that are appropriate to the position and area.