CATH LAB RAD TECHNOLOGIST

Methodist Hospitals • Gary, IN

80d

About The Position

Assists physicians in the performance of a variety of technical procedures that require administration of ionizing radiation. These procedures require a high degree of technical expertise. This position functions with independent judgment as a member of a cross-functional team of physicians and nurses providing exceptional patient procedural care to create a definable foundation of data from which a correct diagnosis or a successful intervention may be obtained for each patient.

Requirements

• Associates Radiology Required
• 2 years Experience Healthcare/Medical - Radiology Preferred
• ARRT (R) Radiography Registration through The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
• ACLS within 6 months of hire
• BLS - Healthcare Provider
• Cardiovascular Certification
• Responsible to assure the principles of radiation are adhered to at all times by nursing and physician staff.
• Works with Biomed and Service Tech's to assure integrity and optimal uptime of the radiation related and other equipment used in the Cath & EP.
• Tests lead aprons and thyroid shields for integrity annually at a minimum.
• Assure proper storage of shielding apparatus to avoid damage and breakage.
• Requires excellent communication skills both verbally and in writing.
• Must be capable of functioning independently pertaining to patient care and equipment functions.
• Maintains working knowledge and expertise with all equipment and supplies utilized in the Cath and EP Lab environment.

Responsibilities

• Interacts with patients, physicians and co-workers in accordance with Methodist Hospitals professionalism policy.
• Participates in planning and arranging work as a team member, providing a variety of care under often stressful conditions with a cross-functional team of nurses, technologists and physicians delivering patient care.
• Operates all specialized radiographic equipment used for angiographic filming and utilizes necessary technique and accessories to produce optimal image quality.
• Follows procedure for post processing of images.
• Implements all radiation safety procedures when working with radiation producing equipment.
• Prepares patients for radiologic procedures.
• Assures relevant paperwork is charted prior to procedural case start including patient consent and H & P, etc.
• Assists physicians with procedures, including pre-procedural care, procedural scrub duties, and post procedural patient care.
• Sets-up sterile trays and prep patients for diagnostic procedures by using sterile technique.
• Under the direct observation and supervision of the physician, performs arterial and venous cannulation.
• Cross-trains and performs hemodynamic monitoring.
• Maintains a clean, well-stocked and safe working environment, checks and tests equipment prior to use.
• Follows universal precautions and assists in assuring compliance by other employees and physicians.
• Ensures accurate charging of procedures and supplies, and reports any potential problems immediately to Cath Lab leadership.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees