Radiology Tech - Cardiac Cath Lab (Full-Time, 4 10hr Shifts w/Call)

WASHINGTON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER•Fayetteville, AR

7h•Onsite

About The Position

The role of the Radiology Technologist reports to the Cardiovascular Services Manager. This position is responsible for providing direct patient care and for performing advanced diagnostic and interventional cardiac procedures, peripheral vascular procedures, structural heart procedures, along with electrophysiology in the Cardiac Cath Lab. This position is responsible for scrubbing, monitoring, and assisting providers as requested.

Requirements

Education: Must be a graduate of an accredited Radiology Technologist program
Licensure and Certifications: Arkansas Radiology Tech license or RCIS, required. ARRT registry required within 1 year. BLS, required. ACLS required within 3 months of hire.
Experience: Previous experience in an acute care setting or in a radiology setting, preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with preparation of procedures, including preparing patient and equipment for cardiac lab procedures and ensuring that rooms are adequately stocked.
Assist in transporting patients to nursing units, as needed.
Monitor patient and provide appropriate patient care during cardiac lab procedures.
Circulate during procedures, as necessary.
Effectively coordinate patient care with members of the patient care team
Establish and maintain professional and effective working relationships with patient, family, and providers.
Assist with achieving quality patient care, national safety goals, and all local, state, and federal regulatory requirements.
Must be able to train to and maintain a professional, clinical, and technical level of competencies for position responsibilities and department standards.
Participate in life-saving measures such as defibrillation and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Participates in On-call per established call schedule, as assigned.