Radiology Tech, Cath Lab - Sign On Bonus

ThedaCare • Appleton, WI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Invasive Cardiovascular Technologist uses high-technology equipment at the direction of a qualified physician to assist with invasive procedures that diagnose and treat cardiac, neurological, and peripheral vascular disease. This position is in the Cath Lab at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Appleton, Wisconsin. The schedule is an 8-hour day shift, with start times varying from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. The position includes call once per week and every fifth weekend, required holiday call, and a 30-minute call response time.

The role prepares patients and equipment for interventional cardiac procedures, assists physicians with invasive procedures and imaging, monitors patients during procedures, and supports emergency response. It also involves assisting as a scrub assistant, entering patient and study information, documenting procedure billing codes, processing and labeling images, and helping ensure diagnostic image quality and reliable digital equipment performance.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in radiologic sciences or completion of a 24-month AMA-approved radiographic technologist program.
• Registration with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), RT (R), or RCIS.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• ACLS certification within 3 months of hire.
• Current State of Wisconsin license as a radiographer.
• Ability to move freely, including standing, stooping, walking, bending, pushing, and pulling, and to lift up to 50 pounds without assistance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients and assemble and operate hemodynamic equipment during interventional cardiac procedures for diagnosis of heart disease.
• Assist physicians in performing invasive procedures and perform related radiographic and fluoroscopic imaging, including administering contrast to demonstrate catheter location and position and documenting results.
• Monitor patients, alert the team to life-threatening changes in patient status, and assist during emergency procedures, including CPR and defibrillator use when required.
• Assist with diagnostic, interventional, and surgical procedures as a scrub assistant, applying competent knowledge of equipment and supply options.
• Enter patient and study information into the radiology information system and document billing codes for procedures performed to ensure accurate patient charges.
• Process images as directed and accurately identify and label images with patient name, medical record, and scan location or position.
• Ensure images are of diagnostic quality and assist biomedical staff in evaluating digital equipment to maintain consistent image quality.

Benefits

• Cath Lab Career Progression Program with development paths and support for professional growth.
• Tuition reimbursement for further education or career-related professional development.
• Relocation assistance for qualifying candidates.
• Sign-on bonus for eligible candidates.
• Lifestyle and wellness resources, including health coaches, relaxation rooms, health-focused apps, and mental health support.
• Access and affordability benefits, including minimal or zero copays, team member cost-sharing premiums, and daycare.

What This Job Offers

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