CV Rad Technologist - Cardiac Cath and IR - 1.0 FTE

Mercy Cedar Rapids•Baltimore, MD

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This position supports Mercy's philosophy of patient centered care by performing all required procedures in the cardiovascular department, operating specialized equipment including but not limited to the x-ray equipment within the cardiac catheterization laboratory and computer systems. The role involves operating radiographic equipment, preparing and operating other equipment related to cardiac catheterization & angiography, maintaining radiographic equipment, providing direct patient care, contributing to the efficient operation of the department, functioning as a member of the team, assisting in maintaining adequate supply inventory, entering patient charges, participating in on-call schedule, scheduling cases, pulling venous and arterial lines, and following safety guidelines.

Requirements

Basic knowledge of cardiac catheterization/cardiovascular procedures and equipment is desirable.
Competent with information and computer systems.
Must obtain and maintain sedation and EKG competency annually.
Must take Medication Administration test at time of hire/transfer.
Iowa Permit to Practice required.
American Registry of Radiologic Technology required.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS), certification in accordance with American Heart Association required.
Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), certification in accordance with American Heart Association required within 6 months of hire.
Iowa Dependent Adult Abuse and Iowa Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter training required.

Nice To Haves

certification as Cardiovascular Technologist preferred.
Experience in cardiovascular or interventional radiology preferred.
One year experience in diagnostic imaging preferred.

Responsibilities

Operates all radiographic equipment utilizing the ALARA (as low as reasonably achievable) principle, maintaining a safe radiological environment.
Prepares and operates other equipment related to cardiac catheterization & angiography; i.e., ISTAT machine, AVOXimeter, Hemochron, etc.
Maintains radiographic equipment and x-ray rooms in proper working condition, reporting malfunctions and necessary repairs to supervisory personnel.
Provides direct patient care ensuring the quality and continuity of patient care.
Contributes to the efficient and fiscally responsible operation of the department.
Functions as a member of the team, including hemodynamic monitoring and assisting with physicians during procedures.
Assists in maintaining adequate supply inventory for the department, notifies appropriate person when stock is low.
Enters patient charges and reviews for accuracy if assigned.
Participates in on-call schedule, working as needed after normal operating hours.
Schedules cases as needed.
Pulls venous and arterial lines.
Follows Mercy's safety guidelines, carries out job-specific safety duties and responsibilities, and promptly reports any unsafe conditions, situations, incidents and injuries.