Interventional Rad Technologist - VASCULAR

Ohio Health • Columbus, OH

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About The Position

The Cath Lab 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. The EP Radiologic Technologist must be competent as the assistant to the Electrophysiologist for non-invasive and invasive procedures. The technologist must have knowledge of the X-ray equipment in use, arrhythmia monitoring, cardio structures, anatomy of the heart chambers, and sterile technique. The VIR 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. The Neuro Interventional Radiologic Technologist must be competent as the assistant to the Neuro Interventional Radiologist for diagnostic and interventional procedures. The technologist must have knowledge of the X-ray equipment in use, hemodynamic monitoring, cerebral angiogram coiling, avascular malformations, stroke interventions and sterile technique.

Requirements

• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support - American Heart Association
• ARRT - 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

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.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees