Cath Lab Radiology Technologist

Singing River Health System•Pascagoula, MS

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Interventional Radiology/Cardiology Technologist assists in all Cardiac Cath lab procedures and provides for the comfort and well-being of the patient. The Technologist works under the general supervision of the Cardiac Cath Lab Team Leader and the physicians (cardiologist, surgeon, radiologist, or pulmonologist) for professional or technical matters. He/She prepares and operates fluoro/recording equipment to produce specialized fluoro studies of the coronary and peripheral vascular systems for the purpose of diagnosis and/or treatment of anatomic and physiologic disorders. The Interventional Radiology/Cardiology Technologist ensures accuracy and realizes errors in asepsis procedures could result in injury to the patient; and, improper calibrations or faulty maintenance and operation of equipment could result in a life threatening situation. DISCLAIMER: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this intends to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks performed as assigned.

Requirements

RTs - Must be a graduate from an accredited, state approved, School of Radiologic Technology.
RCIS – Must be credentialed by the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI), which has been recognized as the CCL/ICL credential of choice by the American College of Cardiology (ACC) and the Society of Cardiac Angiography and Interventions (SCAI.)
RTs - Must be currently licensed as Radiologic Technologist by ARRT. Must maintain a minimum of 24 Continuing Education credits in each two (2) year period as required by ARRT in Radiology. Special Procedures Registry preferred.
RTs- Must be licensed by the Mississippi State Department of Health.
OR
RCIS - Must be credentialed by the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)
Must complete and maintain BCLS certification upon hire and/or transfer.
Must complete ACLS certification within six (6) months of start date; must maintain current ACLS certification.
Must have de-escalation training completed by the end of position orientation (90 days); must have appropriate level of de-escalation training.
A minimum of six (6) months’ experience in Special Procedures and Cardiac Cath required.
Must possess superior customer service skills and professional etiquette.
Must possess proficient knowledge and ability to use a computer (must be keyboard proficient) and other office technology (i.e., telephone, fax, etc.), MS Outlook and Word.
Must possess ability to help ensure the department meets accreditation standards.
Job requires traveling throughout the SRHS service area ‐with the employee providing his/her own transportation. Must have a valid driver license.
Job requires out of state travel for education purposes.
Must participate in an ‘on-call’ rotation, including weekends.
Must be available and report to the unit in need of service.