Interventional Tech - Cardiac Cath Lab - FT 0.9 (72 hrs biweekly) (73887)

Memorial Health System • Marietta, OH

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About The Position

The Interventional Tech obtains diagnostic radiographs and assists with administration of contrast media for diagnostic procedures in a continuous quality improvement environment. The role supports angiographic and interventional procedures by preparing patients and sterile equipment, operating fluoroscopic equipment, assisting physicians, monitoring equipment and patient conditions, and maintaining imaging studies and records. The technologist also coordinates procedures and patient flow, supports training and orientation, and manages supplies and inventory. The position follows MHS Standards of Excellence, maintains strict confidentiality, and complies with RQI requirements.

Requirements

• ARRT registered or registry eligible; the stated equivalent is two years of post-high-school education.
• Licensed by the State of Ohio.
• Complete a Basic EKG class within one year.
• Obtain Cardiac Interventional Radiography Certification (CIRC) or Vascular Interventional Radiography Certification within two years.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required; it may be obtained during hospital orientation.
• Interpersonal and basic clerical skills and ability to follow instructions.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with angiography preferred.

Responsibilities

• Position and immobilize patients as necessary.
• Assist physicians during angiographic and interventional procedures, including handling instruments, operating and monitoring equipment, calling out readings, and alerting physicians to changes in patient condition.
• Operate fluoroscopic equipment and position patients for rapid-sequence filming during contrast administration.
• Set up sterile trays and equipment and practice sterile technique.
• Scrub to assist with passage of catheters and guidewires.
• Load power injectors with contrast media and prepare for injection.
• Maintain studies in the image archival system.
• Schedule patient procedures and coordinate scheduling, patient flow, and procedure performance across hospital divisions, including anesthesia and radiology.
• Charge patients for procedures and supplies in the EHR and monitor division charging for correctness.
• Assist with orientation and training of new technologists, educate student technologists, and assist with training new physicians.
• Maintain patient records and statistical data.
• Maintain supply inventory, order supplies, monitor expiration dates and inventory levels, and maintain par levels for catheters, balloons, stents, guidewires, and miscellaneous kits as directed by the manager.
• Assist radiologists with development of facility-specific protocols and imaging techniques and orient new technologists to these procedures.
• Maintain compliance with RQI.
• Perform other related duties as needed, including patient transport, and assume other duties and responsibilities as necessary.

Benefits

• Affordable, comprehensive benefit package for full-time and flex-time employees.
• Bonus eligibility for qualifying full-time or flex-time employees; eligibility is determined upon offer.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree