Radiologic Technologist - Cardiac Cath Lab Full-Time
About The Position
The Cardiac Cath Lab Radiologic Technologist performs technical procedures and is responsible for imaging in the Cardiac Cath Lab room. Under the direction of the CEO and Director of Nursing for the Cath Lab freestanding facility, the technologist may scrub and pan cardiovascular arterial and venous studies with a cardiologist, radiologist, or vascular surgeon. Procedures include vascular angiography, angioplasty, arteriography, electrophysiology, hemodynamic measurements, and PPM/AICD insertions and replacements. The role includes managing inventory ordering and supply chain under facility PAR levels, monitoring per-case expenses, and suggesting cost-saving ideas. The technologist maintains and troubleshoots fluoroscopy and ultrasound equipment and supports compliance with governing and accreditation requirements, including radiation safety and Joint Commission accreditation. The position requires teamwork, flexibility, and adherence to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, and applicable professional standards. It also provides customers with an excellent service experience by consistently demonstrating core and leader behaviors.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited Cardiovascular Technologist Program or Radiologic Technologist Program.
- Hold at least one of the following certifications: American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS), or Registered Cardiovascular Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES).
- Meet state licensure requirements appropriate to certification and job function; examples include a Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist license and Fluoroscopy permit for ARRT-certified technologists.
- Current ACLS and BLS certifications.
- Level I experience: 0–3 years; Standard level experience: 3 or more years.
Nice To Haves
- Certification in Cardiac Interventional (CI).
- Previous experience in a cardiac cath lab or interventional radiology.
Responsibilities
- Perform technical procedures and manage all imaging aspects in the Cardiac Cath Lab room.
- Scrub and pan cardiovascular arterial and venous studies with a cardiologist, radiologist, or vascular surgeon, including vascular angiography, angioplasty, arteriography, electrophysiology, hemodynamic measurements, and PPM/AICD insertions and replacements.
- Manage inventory ordering and supply chain under facility PAR levels.
- Monitor per-case expenses and offer cost-saving ideas.
- Maintain the department in compliance with governing and accreditation agency rules and regulations.
- Maintain and troubleshoot fluoroscopy and ultrasound equipment.
- Recognize radiation overexposure and apply and communicate basic radiation physics, biology, and safety principles to minimize exposure to patients and staff.
- Follow AIDET (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, and Thank You).
- Accept reassignments and additional duties in a flexible and positive manner, and contribute to a cohesive, collaborative team environment.
- Provide radiation safety input as requested to support Joint Commission accreditation.
- Perform duties according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, and applicable professional standards.
- Provide customers with an excellent service experience by consistently demonstrating core and leader behaviors.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
