Radiologic Tech - Cath Lab

American Addiction Centers•Milwaukee, WI

1d•$36 - $53•Onsite

About The Position

Join our team as an Radiologic Tech in our Cath Lab at St. Luke’s Medical Center! Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center is internationally recognized for its expertise in heart care and is a leading center of excellence in advanced cardiovascular technologies. Our program features five dedicated, high-volume electrophysiology labs supported by a highly skilled and committed team, serving as the core of our innovative cardiac services. As Wisconsin’s largest private hospital, St. Luke’s offers an exceptional environment for growth and clinical excellence.

Requirements

Radiographer license issued by the state of Wisconsin
Registered Technologist (RT) registration issued by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months
Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification (ACLS) issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required.
Competent in basic radiology positioning and techniques.
Knowledge of basic radiation safety and aseptic techniques.
Knowledge of anatomy that includes vascular and/or cerebral.
Excellent communication, interpersonal and patient service skills to work effectively with physicians, patients and other staff members.
Ability to work independently.
Intermediate computer skills.

Responsibilities

Competently operates angiographic equipment used to perform basic and intermediate diagnostic procedures, including but not limited to: biopsy, para/thoracentesis, abscess drainages, peripheral vascular stenting, catheter placement, thrombolytic therapy, and embolization.
Acts as a scrub assistant on basic interventional and surgical procedures, receiving direction from attending and resident physicians.
Monitors patients and alerts staff of life threatening changes in patient status.
Applies the defibrillator and performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation when required.
Provides assistance with emergency procedures, responding quickly and effectively as they occur.
Identifies and processes images, assuring that images are of diagnostic quality.
Assists clinical engineering staff in evaluating digital equipment to maintain consistent image quality.
Compares requisitions to physician orders to ensure ordered exam accuracy.
Post-processes images as directed and accurately identifies and labels images, identifying patient name, medical record unit (MRU) number, and location or position of scan on all images.
Maintains records in accordance with various regulatory agencies, and enters patient and study information into the radiology information system, and documents billing codes of procedures performed to ensure accurate patient charges.
Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique.
Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the departmental job standards. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus
Benefits starting on your first day
Tuition reimbursement
Student loan repayment assistance
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program