Lead Radiology Tech - Cath Lab - Days

UAB St. Vincent's•Birmingham, AL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Cardiac Cath Lab at UAB St. Vincent’s Birmingham provides expert cardiac care in an outpatient setting utilizing cutting-edge technology with three fully equipped cath labs and two non-invasive labs. We offer a range of diagnostic and interventional procedures, including procedures like heart catheterization and percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI), as well as advanced imaging techniques such as intravascular ultrasound (IVUS, OCT) and functional assessments (FFR/ iFR). As part of a multidisciplinary team, you’ll work in an environment where your expertise can make a lasting impact.

Requirements

Current CPR certification required or must be obtained within thirty (30) days of hire.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) required within six (6) months from date of hire into classification.
Currently registered as a Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) through Cardiovascular Credentialin( International (CCI) and/or American Registry of Radiology Technologist (ARRT).
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Two years of previous Cath Lab Technologist experience required.

Responsibilities

Assist the physician in diagnosing and treating cardiac and peripheral vascular disease and cardiac arrhythmias.
Function in the roles of scrub assistant, monitor and circulator.
Operate various equipment utilized in the cath lab.
Serve as a technical resource to other technicians; provides leadership and guidance in performance of daily tasks.
Prepare staff work schedule and coordinate employee time off.
Plan and coordinate orientation and complete appropriate documentation of the orientation process.
Admit and orient patient to cardiac cath lab according to pre-procedural checklist.
Accurately enter patient information to database, hemodynamic and x-ray systems.
Explain testing procedure to patient and/or significant others including exam to be performed, type of contrast media used, length of exam and equipment necessary to perform exam.
Function as a scrub assistant; establish and maintain sterile field according to department/institution policy.
Follow all guidelines regarding infection control.
Function in the role of monitor; operate EKG, x-ray and hemodynamic equipment to monitor changes in patient's blood pressure, heart rate, EKG and pulse oximetry during diagnostic or therapeutic procedures.
Intervene appropriately to changes in patient's physiological status.
Interact with patient as to his/her comfort and safety, monitor patient vital signs and procedural documentation, set up and maintain equipment and treatment room during diagnostic or therapeutic procedure, run blood oximetry for cardiac output and assist physician with various diagnostic and mapping systems.
Operate various equipment used in diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, including but not limited to, Hemodynamic monitoring, defibrillator, intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP), poser injector, stents, rotoblator, temporary pacemakers, TEC device, angiojet and x-ray in a safe and effective manner.
Observe all occupational and radiation safety regulations.
Wear appropriate protective aprons, goggles and gloves.
Demonstrate a responsible attitude toward continued professional growth.
Maintain all required certifications/licensures; complete all mandatory education requirements.
Stay abreast of changes in technology.
Perform other duties as assigned