Lead Radiology Tech - Cath Lab - Days

UAB St. Vincent's • Birmingham, AL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Radiology Tech works in the Cardiac Cath Lab at UAB St Vincent's East, assisting physicians in diagnosing and treating cardiac and peripheral vascular disease and cardiac arrhythmias. The position functions as scrub assistant, monitor, and circulator, and operates equipment used in the cath lab. It also serves as a technical resource to other technicians and provides leadership and guidance in daily tasks.

The role includes preparing staff schedules and coordinating time off, planning and documenting staff orientation, and admitting and orienting patients according to pre-procedural checklists. The Lead Radiology Tech records patient information in databases and clinical systems, explains procedures to patients and significant others, maintains sterile fields and infection-control practices, monitors patient status during procedures, and documents care. The position sets up and maintains equipment and treatment rooms, assists physicians with diagnostic and mapping systems, and operates cath lab equipment safely.

The position requires compliance with occupational and radiation safety regulations, including use of protective aprons, goggles, and gloves. The employee is expected to maintain required certifications and licensure, complete mandatory education, and stay current with changes in technology. The schedule is Monday through Friday, either four 10-hour shifts or five 8-hour shifts. A bonus of up to $25,000 may be available to experienced Cath Lab Techs with at least two years of experience. Benefits for eligible positions include generous paid time off, paid parental leave, an Associate Assistance Program, and tuition reimbursement.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of previous Cath Lab Technologist experience.
• Current CPR certification, or ability to obtain it within 30 days of hire.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification from the American Heart Association, required within six months of hire into the classification.
• Current registration as a Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) through Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) and/or as an American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) registrant.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians in diagnosing and treating cardiac and peripheral vascular disease and cardiac arrhythmias.
• Function as scrub assistant, monitor, and circulator in the cath lab.
• Operate equipment used in diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Serve as a technical resource to other technicians and provide leadership and guidance in daily tasks.
• Prepare staff work schedules and coordinate employee time off.
• Plan and coordinate orientation and complete documentation of the orientation process.
• Admit and orient patients according to the pre-procedural checklist.
• Accurately enter patient information into databases, hemodynamic systems, and x-ray systems.
• Explain procedures to patients and/or significant others, including the examination, contrast media, expected length, and necessary equipment.
• Establish and maintain a sterile field and follow department and institutional infection-control guidelines.
• Operate EKG, x-ray, and hemodynamic equipment to monitor patient blood pressure, heart rate, EKG, and pulse oximetry, and respond appropriately to changes in physiological status.
• Monitor patient comfort and safety, vital signs, and procedural documentation.
• Set up and maintain equipment and the treatment room during diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Run blood oximetry for cardiac output and assist physicians with diagnostic and mapping systems.
• Operate equipment such as hemodynamic monitors, defibrillators, intra-aortic balloon pumps, power injectors, stents, rotoblator, temporary pacemakers, TEC devices, angiojet, and x-ray equipment safely and effectively.
• Observe occupational and radiation safety regulations and wear appropriate protective aprons, goggles, and gloves.
• Maintain required certifications and licensures, complete mandatory education, and stay current with technological changes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off (for eligible positions)
• Paid parental leave (for eligible positions)
• Associate Assistance Program (for eligible positions)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program (for eligible positions)
• Bonus of up to $25,000 may be available for experienced Cath Lab Techs with at least two years of experience

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED