CVI Technologist, Cardiac Cath Lab - PRN

Javon Bea Hospital•Riverside, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position will support the Cardiac Cath Lab (CVI) at the Javon Bea Hospital campus. The Cath Lab Technologist will support cardiac procedures by preparing equipment, assisting physicians, and monitoring patients. They will be skilled in maintaining a sterile environment, operating imaging equipment, and ensuring patient safety and will be a reliable team member in a fast-paced settings, focused on efficient workflow and high-quality care.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited radiography program OR equivalent training/education program for required certification/licensure.
Board certified ARRT OR eligible to take boards (must be board certified within six (6) months of hire) OR Graduate of a Cardiac Intervention Program AND registered or registry eligible (must be registered within six (6) months of hire)
ACLS required within six (6) months of hire (Rockford Only)
PALS required within one (1) year of hire (Rockford Riverside Only)
Passing the Driver’s License Check and/or Credit Check (for those positions requiring).
Passing the WI Caregiver Background Check and/or IL Health Care Workers Background Check.
Must be able to follow written/oral instructions.

Nice To Haves

Must be able to participate in holiday and on-call rotations.

Responsibilities

Verify patient identification and presence of appropriate signed informed procedural consent.
Identify/review allergies and history of contrast reaction prior to all procedures by reviewing patient records and questioning the patient.
Verify package integrity and expiration dates on all sterile supplies.
Prepares patient and equipment for utilization of sterile technique.
After procedure, prepares equipment/supplies for sterilization.
Participate in the procedural timeout.
Monitors and records all procedural data and maintains procedural event logs.
Provides patient comfort while familiarizing him/her with the equipment and supplies needed for the procedure.
Applies the necessary monitors and prepares access site(s) including the necessary sterile drapes.
Verifies appropriate medications and/or contrast agents and dosages with nursing staff and physician.
When scrubbing into a procedure, uses sterile and aseptic technique as required for infection prevention.
Handles blood and bodily fluids per policy.
Advocates for radiation safety and protection for self and coworkers.
Wears personal radiation dosimeter and takes necessary precautions to limit/minimize patient and staff exposure.
Documents fluoroscopy time and radiation doses and evaluates reports to determine if values are within established safety limits.
Provides post-procedural care.
Participates in Quality Assessment & Improvement.
Performs all other duties as assigned.