Lead Radiology Tech - Cath Lab - Days

UAB St. Vincent's•Birmingham, AL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Radiology Tech assists physicians in diagnosing and treating cardiac and peripheral vascular disease and cardiac arrhythmias. The role functions as a scrub assistant, monitor, and circulator, and operates equipment used in the cardiac catheterization lab. As a technical resource, the Lead Radiology Tech provides leadership and guidance to other technicians, prepares staff schedules, coordinates employee time off, and plans and documents staff orientation. The position admits and orients patients using the pre-procedural checklist, enters patient information into databases and hemodynamic and X-ray systems, and explains procedures to patients and significant others. During diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, the role maintains the sterile field and follows infection-control guidelines; monitors patient comfort, safety, vital signs, and procedural documentation; operates monitoring equipment; responds to changes in physiological status; and assists physicians with diagnostic and mapping systems. The role also sets up and maintains equipment and treatment rooms and operates a range of diagnostic and therapeutic devices safely and effectively. The Lead Radiology Tech follows occupational and radiation-safety regulations, uses appropriate protective equipment, maintains required certifications and licensure, completes mandatory education, and keeps up with technological changes. Other duties may be assigned. The position is based at UAB St. Vincent’s East in the Cardiac Cath Lab and is scheduled Monday through Friday, either four 10-hour shifts or five 8-hour shifts. A bonus of up to $25,000 may be available for experienced Cath Lab Techs with at least two years of experience. Benefits for eligible positions include 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.
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.

Nice To Haves

A bonus of up to $25,000 may be available for experienced Cath Lab Techs with at least two years of experience.

Responsibilities

Assist physicians in diagnosing and treating cardiac and peripheral vascular disease and cardiac arrhythmias.
Function as a scrub assistant, monitor, and circulator in the cardiac catheterization lab.
Operate equipment used in the cath lab and serve as a technical resource to other technicians, providing leadership and guidance.
Prepare staff work schedules and coordinate employee time off.
Plan and coordinate orientation and complete related documentation.
Admit and orient patients according to the pre-procedural checklist.
Enter patient information into databases, hemodynamic systems, and X-ray systems.
Explain procedures to patients and/or significant others, including the exam, contrast media, expected length, and equipment involved.
Establish and maintain a sterile field and follow infection-control guidelines.
Operate EKG, X-ray, and hemodynamic equipment to monitor patients during procedures and intervene appropriately when physiological status changes.
Monitor patient comfort, safety, vital signs, and procedural documentation during procedures.
Set up and maintain equipment and treatment rooms; run blood oximetry for cardiac output; and assist physicians with diagnostic and mapping systems.
Safely operate diagnostic and therapeutic equipment, including hemodynamic monitoring equipment, defibrillators, IABPs, power injectors, stents, rotoblator, temporary pacemakers, TEC devices, AngioJet, and X-ray equipment.
Observe occupational and radiation-safety regulations and wear appropriate protective aprons, goggles, and gloves.
Maintain required certifications and licensure, complete mandatory education, and stay current with technological changes.
Perform other duties as assigned.