Invasive Cath Lab/Interventional Radiology Technologist - Full Time

St. Luke's University Health Network•Sellersville, PA

About The Position

The Invasive Cath Lab/Interventional Radiology Technologist performs interventional radiology examinations and invasive cardiac procedures on patients, following department procedures and working under the direction of the appropriate supervisor. The role assists physicians during diagnostic and therapeutic procedures and uses technical expertise to support safe and effective care. The technologist operates and troubleshoots equipment used in interventional services, documents procedures in Epic, monitors patients’ hemodynamic status, and helps maintain hemostasis at access sites. The role also verifies patient and medical record information and ensures the quality of digital images sent to PACS. St. Luke’s describes its employees as valuable assets committed to excellence in caring for the sick and injured, educating healthcare providers, and improving access to care in the communities it serves, regardless of a patient’s ability to pay.

Requirements

Registered Invasive Cardiovascular Technologist, Registered Radiology Technologist, or trained Cardiovascular Technician.
Current New Jersey license if working in New Jersey as a Radiology Technologist.
Obtain BLS and ACLS by completion of orientation.
Prior computer usage experience.
Ability to meet the stated physical and sensory requirements, including lifting, pushing, transporting patients, and perceiving, hearing, and seeing as described.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of experience in Interventional Radiology and/or a Cardiac Catheterization lab is preferred.
Radiology Technologists are encouraged to obtain VIR when board eligible.
Cardiovascular Technicians are encouraged to obtain RCIS when board eligible.

Responsibilities

Assist with procedures performed by physicians in interventional radiology and/or the cardiac catheterization lab.
Directly assist interventional radiologists and/or cardiologists with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
Communicate clinical observations to the performing physician during procedures.
Maintain current practice knowledge and apply technical expertise in interventional radiology and/or invasive cardiology.
Operate and troubleshoot equipment and supplies used in interventional services.
Accurately document procedures in Epic.
Understand medications used in cardiac catheterization procedures and their indications.
Monitor patients’ hemodynamic status and respond appropriately to changes in parameters.
Maintain hemostasis at access sites.
Ensure the quality of digital images sent to PACS; verify the correct patient is selected from the worklist and confirm medical record information before transmission.