Radiologic Technologist-Cath Lab-IR-Invasive Imaging

MyMichigan Health • Midland, MI

85d

About The Position

This position sets up all radiographic equipment prior to performing angiographic procedures, processes and performs quality control checks on cine radiographic images, assists in preparing patient for procedures and assists other members of the cath lab/Interventional Radiology staff and physicians as needed to ensure timely and efficient use of the cardiac cath lab/special procedures.

Requirements

• BLS: Basic Life Support certification required within 3 months of hire or transfer.
• ARRT: Registered Radiologic Technologist certification required.
• Knowledge of radiography as normally acquired through completion of an Associate's degree in Radiologic Technology.
• Knowledge of cardiac catheterization and interventional radiology procedures as normally acquired through 1-2 years experience in the cardiac catheterization laboratory and/or the interventional radiology setting.

Responsibilities

• Assists in prepping patients, sterile tray set up, post-cath care and procedures, and room clean up.
• Manipulates equipment and sets appropriate techniques on radiographic generators to achieve optimal image quality.
• Operates a variety of electronic equipment including cardiac output computers, oxygen saturation equipment, hemodynamic equipment, pacemakers, etc., and performs oxygen saturation studies and cardiac output measurements.
• Scrubs in for procedures with the physician.
• Utilizes various controls to move the radiographic table and C-arm equipment so as to include all areas of anatomical interest on the fluoroscopic monitors and finished images and assists physician on obtaining optimal projections.
• Stocks supplies and maintains equipment, assists with cardiac arrest procedures and performs basic office procedures.
• Utilizes radiographic generators, C-arm and digital systems to provide optimum quality angiographic images in special procedures.
• Performs clerical functions as needed.
• Provides for the age specific needs of the population served according to department standards and policies/procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees