IR Tech - Sign On Bonus

ThedaCare • Neenah, WI

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About The Position

The Invasive Cardiovascular Technologist is a health care professional who uses high-technology equipment at the direction of a qualified physician to assist with invasive procedures on patients leading to the diagnosis and treatment of cardiac, neurological, and peripheral vascular disease. ThedaCare Regional Medical Center-Neenah has a long history of providing stroke care for the communities in Northeast and Central Wisconsin. The hospital was one of the first certified Primary Stroke Centers in the state, and is now the fifth hospital in Wisconsin to be recognized as a Comprehensive Stroke Center. The Specials Department consists of 2 rooms (with fluoroscopy) and is a fast paced dept. The team provides intraprocedural care for patients having minimally invasive procedures in the field of Interventional Cardiology, Interventional Radiology, and Peripheral Vascular. The team provides care for patients having strokes, cardiac catheterization, nephrostomy tube placement, vertebroplasty, biliary tube placements, lower extremity and peripheral angiograms/interventions.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in radiologic sciences or 24-month AMA-approved radiographic technologist program.
• Registration with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), RT (R) or RCIS.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS).
• ACLS within 3 months of hire.
• Current State of Wisconsin license as radiographer.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients and assembles and operates hemodynamic equipment during interventional cardiac procedures for diagnosis of heart disease.
• Assists physician in performing invasive procedures and performs related radiographic/fluoroscopic imaging such as administering contrast to demonstrate catheter location and position, and documents results.
• Monitors and alerts team of life threatening changes in patient status and responds with assistance during emergency procedures (including CPR and defibrillator when required).
• Assists with diagnostic, interventional, and surgical procedures as a scrub assistant with competent knowledge of equipment and supply options.
• Enters patient and study information into the radiology information system, and documents billing codes of procedures performed to ensure accurate patient charges.
• Processes images as directed and accurately identifies and labels images, identifying patient name, medical record, and location/position of scans.
• Ensures that images are of diagnostic quality and assists biomed in evaluating digital equipment to maintain consistent image quality.

Benefits

• Tuition Reimbursement - We believe in continuous learning and growth. Our tuition reimbursement program supports employees pursuing further education or professional development related to their career path.
• Sign-On Bonus - As a token of appreciation for joining our team, we offer a competitive sign-on bonus to eligible candidates.
• Relocation Assistance - To help you make a smooth transition, we offer relocation assistance for qualifying candidates.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Associate degree