Radiology Tech (Cath Lab)

University Hospitals • Chardon, OH

65d

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.

Requirements

• Other Accredited Program: Radiologic Technology Program or Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist Program (Required).
• 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).
• Advance EKG recognition course experience within 1st year of hire (Required).
• Demonstrating proficiency in arrhythmia recognition (Preferred proficiency).
• 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).

Nice To Haves

• CCI equivalent (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.
• Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients.

Benefits

• $10,000.00 sign-on bonus for external hires and eligible internals.
• Free Parking.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed