Cardiovascular Technologist
About The Position
The Cardiovascular Radiology Technologist is responsible for delivering high-quality diagnostic and interventional imaging services to support the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular conditions. This role involves performing cardiac catheterization and electrophysiology procedures with technical expertise, ensuring the safe and effective operation of radiographic equipment. The technologist demonstrates a commitment to patient-centered care, exercises sound clinical judgment, and upholds professional and ethical standards. At Children’s Mercy, we are committed to ensuring that everyone feels welcomed within our walls. A successful candidate for this position will join us as we strive to create a workplace that reflects the community we serve, as well as our core values of kindness, curiosity, inclusion, team and integrity. Additionally, it’s important to us that we remain transparent with all potential job candidates. Because we value the safety of the patients and families we serve, as well as the Children’s Mercy staff, we want to let you know that the seasonal influenza vaccine is a condition of employment for all employees in our organization. New employees must be willing to be vaccinated if found non-immune to measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) and chicken pox (varicella) and/or without evidence of tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccination since 2005. If you are selected for this position, you will be asked to supply your immunization records as proof of vaccination. If you and have any concerns about receiving these vaccines, medical and/or religious exemptions can be further discussed with Human Resources.
Requirements
- Associate's Degree Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology 1-2 years experience Related Interventional Radiology, Cardiac Catheterization Lab or Special Procedures experience.
- Registered Radiologic Technologist ARRT
- ARRT Certification Required
- Healthcare BLS Required
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's Degree preferred
Responsibilities
- Assists the physician in the performance of cardiac catheterization and electrophysiology studies.
- Acts as a liaison between the patient and the cardiologist to ensure coordinated and compassionate care is delivered.
- Utilizes equipment and techniques in a manner that protects the patient, self, and staff from unnecessary radiation.
- Ensures the safe operation of highly sophisticated imaging, monitoring, and data recording equipment and monitors the quality of the work to ensure that high-quality, diagnostic images and safe levels of radiation output.
Benefits
- The benefits plans at Children’s Mercy are one of many reasons we are recognized as one of the best places to work in Kansas City. Our plans are designed to meet the changing needs of our employees and their families.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
