Radiologic Technologist / Rad Tech / Cath Lab / IR-Invasive Imaging

MyMichigan Health • Midland, MI

7h

About The Position

Qualified Candidates may be eligible for a sign on bonus up to $15,000
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

• Credential:BLS: Basic Life Support
• Equivalent Experience: Within 3 months of hire or transfer
• Qualification Source: AHA
• Essential: true
• Credential:ARRT: Reg Radiologic Technologist
• Equivalent Experience: Knowledge of radiography as normally acquired through completion of an Associate's degree in Radiologic Technology required. ARRT required. 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 required.
• Essential: true
• Education: Associates Degree
• Equivalent Experience: Degree in Healthcare Related Field. ARRT registered required. 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 required.
• Essential: true
• 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 required.
• Interpersonal skills needed to communicate successfully with individuals and groups and interact with people at all levels to communicate ideas and concepts in a clear and understandable manner.
• This position must show knowledge, ability, and competence in treating patients who range in age from 18 years to 100+ years.
• Able to wear personal protective equipment that includes latex materials or appropriate substitute if required for your position.
• Is able to move freely about facility with or without an assisted device and must be able to perform the functions of the job as outlined in the job description.
• Overall vision and hearing is necessary with or without assisted device(s).
• Frequently required to sit/stand/walk for long periods of time. May require frequent postural changes such as stooping, kneeling or crouching.
• Some exposure to blood borne pathogens and other potentially infectious material. Must follow MyMichigan Health bloodborne pathogen and TB testing as required.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, get along with others, work independently, regular and predictable attendance and ability to stay awake.
• Overall dexterity is required including handling, reaching, grasping, fingering and feeling. May require repetition of these movements on a regular to frequent basis.
• Physical Demand Level: Light. Must be able to occasionally (0-33% of the workday) lift or carry 11-20 lbs., frequently (34-66% of the workday) 10 lbs. and or Walk/Stand/Push/Pull of Arm/Leg controls.

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.

What This Job Offers

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