Radiology Tech (Cath Lab)

University Hospitals•Elyria, OH

18h

About The Position

The Cath Lab Tech is responsible to the Department Assistant Nurse Manager/Director and its clients for performing a variety of duties in cardiac catheterization and electrophysiology to assist the cardiologist and electrophysiologist and the quality of radiological work in the EP or cardiac catheterization laboratory. SIGN ON BONUS - $10K Free Parking

Requirements

Other Accredited Program: Radiologic Technology Program or Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist Program. (Required)
Advance EKG recognition course experience within 1st year of hire. (Required)
Strong communication, problem-solving and interpersonal skills. (Required proficiency)
Team player (Required proficiency)
Basic computer skills and experience with Hemodynamic Monitoring. (Required proficiency)
Use of a variety of equipment, including power injectors and various computers. (Required proficiency)
Knowledge of all radiation safety QA. (Required proficiency)
Knowledge of proper sterile procedure technique and infection control. (Required proficiency)
Registered Technologist Radiation Therapy (ARRT-T) (Required)
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) (Required)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) (Required within 1 Year)
CCI equivalent (Required)
Licensed in the State of Ohio (Required)

Nice To Haves

Experience with pacemaker insertions (Preferred)
Scrubbing in may be required for the Adult setting, but preferred for the Pediatric setting (Preferred)
Special Procedures experience (Preferred)
Interventional Radiology or Cardiac Catheterization Lab or Electrophysiology Lab experience (Preferred)
Demonstrating proficiency in arrhythmia recognition (Preferred proficiency)
Certification of completion in a cardiovascular review course (Preferred)

Responsibilities

Demonstrate the ability to assess patients' status and identify each patient’s requirements relative to their age specific needs.
Assists in the acquisition of patient history and entering into Hemodynamic system and/or EMR.
Prepping patient and attaching leads, Defibrillator Pads, BP cuff and setting up the sterile field.
Assisting the Physician at the table maintaining sterile procedure. Responsible for availability of supplies and equipment keeping in mind fiscal responsibility.
Responsible for all duties related to Radiation Safety and Protection.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Complies with all policies and standards.
For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.