Radiologic Technologist - Cath Lab

Carle Health • Urbana, IL

96d • $30 - $52

About The Position

The Registered Radiologic Technologist is a professional care giver who assumes responsibility of patients for a designated time frame and to provide care, specifically in the Heart & Vascular Institute. The patient population consists of those requiring an invasive cardiology or invasive radiology study. The Registered Radiologic Technologist will assist the physician in all procedures and provide a valuable service to the patient and the team.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree in a related field or Certificate of Completion in Radiologic Technology.
• Registered in Radiography (R) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
• Licensed Radiologic Technologist - Radiography - Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA).
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 1 year - American Heart Association (AHA).
• Capacity to learn and retain information regarding patient care and procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively, follow directions, and complete detailed work accurately.
• Demonstrates compassion and caring in dealing with others.
• Manual dexterity to handle small supplies.

Responsibilities

• Administers contrast material (when applicable), according to physician's request, by means of existing vascular access point; recognizes and responds to hypersensitivity or allergic reactions.
• All functions and duties will be under the direct supervision of a physicist or dosimetrist.
• Assists with inventory/supplies.
• Checks for correct patient and chart identification, diagnosis, and treatment position.
• Compiles pertinent clinical information pertaining to lab, pathology, etc.
• Assists in instruction of new staff as necessary.
• Documents accurately and completely according to established policies and procedures.
• Explains procedure to patient and provides for patient care- including comfort, support, safety, and confidentiality.
• Performs all essential functions of the Radiologic Technologist.
• Performs on call duties and/or work variable shifts as assigned to meet department needs.
• Able to work around and maintain a sterile field during procedures.
• Administers and withholds contrast and treatment as appropriate. Assesses patients for allergies.
• Can pull supplies for procedures.
• Takes call in within 6 months.
• Cardiac Cath Lab work including left heart cath, with/without coronary stenting, right heart cath, pericardiocentesis, and vascular access under sterile procedure.
• Structural Heart Procedures to include TAVR, Watchman, Mitraclip, Triclip, ASD/PFO and CardioMEMs.
• Hybrid Peripheral Vascular work in coordination with vascular surgery to include EVAR, TCAR, and TEVAR.
• Adjunctive tools to complete the above procedures including but not limited to ICUS, FFR/iFR, Lithotripsy, Laser, Rota, Impella, IABP, OCT, and CTO.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree