Interventional Technologist - Cardiac Cath - Full-Time - DAYS

Capital Health (US)•Hopewell, NJ

11d•$39 - $50•Onsite

About The Position

Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advanced technology. Capital Health is a dynamic health care resource accredited by the DNV that includes two hospitals, an outpatient center, satellite ED, and an expansive network of primary and specialty care. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 600 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region. Capital Health recognizes that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as an organization. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we can attract the best candidates. The listed pay range or pay rate reflects compensation for a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position. Actual compensation may differ depending on assigned hours and position status (e.g., part-time).

Requirements

Graduation from accredited school of radiological technology.
ARRT registered.
No previous experience required.
AHA BLS - Healthcare Provider
Diagnostic Radiography License
Capability to perform on-call, holiday, and weekend work when required.
Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

Provides clinical services according to radiology practice standards and acts as a resource to other technologists to ensure optimal patient care and efficient departmental operations.
Demonstrates patient safety by use of guard rails, breaking mechanisms, shielding, and patient monitoring.
Adheres to department policies and protocols to ensure that all studies are optimized for interpretation.
Demonstrates competence in correctly sending images to PACS.
Demonstrates radiation protection and safety for patients and staff as outlined in department protocols and regulatory guidelines.
Performs appropriate procedures as determined by physician.
Maintains radiation exposure reading within the ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) limits.
Demonstrates a thorough understanding of radiological principles and theory, anatomy, positioning, and technique for obtaining optimal imaging studies
Recognizes clinical and emergent problems that may interfere with exams and take appropriate action to resolve them and produce the most desirable outcome.
Assists physicians in the performance of various studies using standard department protocols and appropriate radiation protection, sterile procedures, and infection control procedures.
Prepares, operates, and maintains equipment consistent with established policies, standards, and practices for sterilization, safety, and proper operation condition.
Completes ancillary tasks to ensure efficient and consistent departmental operations.
Identifies correctly patients and files to ensure a high degree of accuracy.
Enters written and electronic data accurately in comments to provide all pertinent data to radiologists to assist in the interpretation of imaging studies.