Cath Lab/Interventional Radiology Procedural Radiologic Technologist - Acute

OhioHealth•Dublin, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

We are more than a health system. We are a belief system. We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more – in our careers and in our communities. OhioHealth is hiring a part-time, day shift procedural radiologic technologist at Dublin Methodist Hospital in the Cath Lab & Interventional Radiology. The hours for this position are two 10-hour shifts/week with a required on-call rotation. This position requires ARRT registry and Ohio Radiologic License. The Cath Lab/IR Radiologic Technologist must be competent as the assistant to the Interventional Cardiologist for diagnostic and interventional procedures in roles that include scrubbing, monitoring, and circulating. The technologist must have knowledge of the X-ray equipment in use, hemodynamic monitoring, coronary and peripheral anatomy, and sterile technique. For Vascular IR procedures, the Radiologic Technologist must be competent as the assistant to the Interventional Radiologist for minimally invasive, image-guided vascular procedures in roles that include scrubbing, monitoring, and circulating. The technologist must have knowledge of the various imaging equipment in use including fluoroscopy, computed tomography (CT), and ultrasound.

Requirements

ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support - American Heart Association
ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association
LIC - Licensed in Field - State of Ohio
State of Ohio Radiologic Licensure.
ARRT Registered.
ACLS
On-Call required

Responsibilities

Radiologic technologist must be competent as the assistant to the Interventionalist in specific area as described above in summary for each area.
Greets patients upon arrival to department. Checks chart for required data (i.e., informed consent). Reports absences or abnormalities to RN/physician. Explains procedures, gives instructions, and answers patients' questions. Participates in room turnover and transporting of patients.
Assists Radiation Safety officer in QA of labs and radiation protective apparel on regular basis. Performs tasks using radiation safety principles; checks lead aprons for tears; reports findings and removes inadequate gear from service; maintains accurate records or work with Radiology department to maintain records.