Cardiovascular/Special Procedures Radiologic Tech

Beth Israel Lahey Health•Plymouth, MN

4d•$42 - $68•Onsite

About The Position

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. This position is 40 hours per week, with shifts from 7 AM to 5:30 PM, and includes on-call requirements with weekends and holidays. The Cardiovascular/Special Procedures Radiologic Tech assists the cardiologist and/or vascular surgeon in performing diagnostic and invasive cardiac, vascular, and EP procedures. They also assist the physician in permanent pacemaker implantation and ICD implants. The role involves acquiring and processing state-of-the-art imaging, ensuring the efficient operation of equipment in interventional and diagnostic labs, and participating in hemodynamic monitoring, scrubbing, and circulating duties. The technician monitors and documents vital patient data, maintains inventory, and ensures radiation protection protocols are followed. Professional growth is encouraged through seminars, meetings, and cross-training within the Cardiac Cath Lab, with a requirement to maintain all CEUs for certification and/or licensure. The position also assists with inventory management, supply and procedural billing, and performs daily X-Ray QA and equipment QC. The role includes mentoring students and new employees and may require floating to assist in Diagnostic Imaging.

Requirements

3-5 years related work experience required.
Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP) course completion.
Must be able to work in a 20lbs lead apron.
Advanced technical computer skills as required for technical specific to functional areas and related systems.
Minimum 3 years recent related experience in Angiography (Special Procedures).
Associate’s degree required in Radiologic Technology.
License required: ARRT, ACLS and BLS

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred in Radiology.
Cardiac Interventional Certificate within one year.
Knowledge of cath lab inventory.

Responsibilities

Assists the cardiologist and/or vascular surgeon in the performance of diagnostic and invasive cardiac, vascular and EP procedures.
Assists the physician in permanent pacemaker implantation and ICD implants.
Acquires and processes state-of-the-art imaging and ensures the efficient operation of equipment in the interventional and diagnostic labs.
Participates in hemodynamic monitoring, scrubbing and circulating duties.
Obtains vital data regarding patient’s hemodynamic status and informs physician of any abnormal measurements or changes in patient status.
Maintains adequate levels of inventory in assigned procedure and restocks inventories as needed.
Utilizes aseptic technique for patient and table preparation.
Monitors and documents all essential hemodynamic measurements throughout diagnostic and interventional catheterization procedures.
Utilizes and troubleshoots all adjunct diagnostic and interventional modalities necessary to complete catheterization/vascular/EP procedures.
Assists in recording, storing, retrieval and analyzing data obtained during cardiac, vascular, and EP procedures.
Provides technical skills necessary to assist the physician in performing interventional cardiac, endovascular, diagnostic and EP procedures.
Provides a safe environment for patient undergoing invasive procedures including instituting methods to reduce radiation exposure.
Monitors and documents all X-ray exposure doses.
Ensures radiation protection protocols are followed by all staff members and patients.
Inventories procedure rooms and stocks as needed.
Works collaboratively with clinical manager and materials management department to maintain adequate inventory.
Completes expired stock list monthly.
Maintains professional growth by attending seminars and meetings.
Participates in cross training in all aspects of the Cardiac Cath Lab.
Maintains all CEU’s required for certification and/or licensure.
Assists with inventory management, supply and procedural billing.
Assist billing coordinator with reconciliation of billing errors.
Performs and documents daily X-Ray QA.
QC all equipment and monitoring equipment.
Assembles, calibrates, operates and troubleshoots all pertinent equipment documenting and reporting problems.
Rotates through call, onsite within 30 minutes.
Mentors and assists in training of students and new employees in the Cath lab and demonstrates successful completion of mentorship.
Accurate documentation and data entry.
Floats to assist in Diagnostic Imaging.