Radiographer-Vascular Interventional Lab (part-time)

UnityPoint Health • Cedar Rapids, IA

86d

About The Position

The Interventional Radiographer delivers specialized care and treatment to patients undergoing any type of interventional procedures. The staff is on-call for off-shifts and weekends. The Interventional Radiographer is responsible, under the direction of the Manager, to provide quality care to the patient undergoing procedures in the Vascular Interventional Lab.

Requirements

• Must be a graduate of an accredited program in Radiologic Technology.
• ARRT certified or eligible.
• Must have current permit issued by the Iowa Department of Public Health.
• BCLS certification.

Nice To Haves

• Previous vascular/interventional lab experience desired.

Responsibilities

• Aware of hospital and department compliance for federally funded healthcare programs (e.g. Medicare and Medicaid) regarding fraud, waste and abuse.
• Conducts all aspects of the job in an ethical manner in support of the hospital’s commitment to ethical behavior.
• Completes hospital-wide orientation, annual hospital competencies and department/unit specific competencies.
• Function in the Cardiac Cath Lab or Interventional Vascular Lab as needed.
• Administers contrast agents according to procedure guidelines and states correct flow rates utilizing power injector.
• Maintains compliance and is responsible for executing and monitoring technical practices to meet necessary standards.
• Understands and adheres to all safety practices (ALARA) while performing duties.
• Promotes the development, preparation, implementation and attainment of departmental goals, policies and projects.
• Demonstrates knowledge of computer programs as assigned by department.
• Communicates with department supervisors when problems or unusual circumstances arise.
• Prioritizes work appropriately and assists others as time and workload allows.
• Attends in services, BCLS, ACLS, on-the-job training and continuing education programs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Able to take call based on 'on-call' policy.
• Maintains EKG rhythm interpretation skills.
• Maintains ability to perform in emergency or Code Blue roles.
• Maintains knowledge of patient equipment and therapeutic modalities utilized in the Cath Lab or Vascular Interventional Lab.
• Maintains knowledge of medications used in the Cath Lab or Vascular Interventional Lab.
• Participates in education, community activities and performance improvement projects.
• Oversees maintenance and provides troubleshooting of equipment.
• Supports and performs exams within the guidelines of the Imaging Gently Campaign.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• 401K matching
• Employee recognition program
• Dental and health insurance
• Paid holidays
• Short and long-term disability
• Pet insurance
• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay
• Tuition reimbursement
• Adoption assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree