Per diem Cardiovascular/Special Procedures Radiologic tech-Plymouth

Beth Israel Lahey Health•Plymouth, MN

2d•$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. Varied hours based on department needs. This role assists the cardiologist and/or vascular surgeon in the performance of diagnostic and invasive cardiac, vascular and EP procedures, including permanent pacemaker implantation and ICD implants. The position involves the acquisition and processing of state-of-the-art imaging, efficient operation of equipment, hemodynamic monitoring, scrubbing, and circulating duties. The technologist is responsible for obtaining and documenting vital hemodynamic data, maintaining inventory, and ensuring aseptic technique. They will troubleshoot and utilize diagnostic and interventional modalities, assist in data management, and provide technical skills for interventional procedures. Safety is paramount, including minimizing radiation exposure and ensuring protocols are followed. The role also involves inventory management, professional growth through continuing education, and cross-training within the Cardiac Cath Lab. Additionally, the technologist will assist with billing reconciliation, perform daily X-Ray QA, QC equipment, and mentor students and new employees. The position requires rotation through call, with an onsite response time of 30 minutes, and may involve 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.
Cardiac Interventional Certificate within one year.
Knowledge of cath lab inventory.
Minimum 3 years recent related experience in Angiography (Special Procedures).

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree preferred in Radiology.

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.
Shares the responsibility in the acquisition and processing of state-of-the-art imaging and 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.