Miami Valley Hospital

Premier Health•Dayton, OH

19d•Onsite

About The Position

The Radiology Tech/Lic. Cardio-Vascular works in the Cath/EP Lab at Miami Valley Hospital. The role performs advanced cardiac catheterization and peripheral angiography, electrophysiologic studies, therapeutic interventional procedures, and cardiac device implantation procedures. The technologist provides peri-procedural patient care and education, assists cardiologists and other specialists with diagnostic and interventional procedures, and maintains procedure records and documentation. The position requires full training and consistent performance in both the Cath lab and EP lab.

Requirements

Associate degree in Health Science, with a major in Radiology and/or Cardiovascular Technology.
One to three years of job-related experience.
Prior experience in Special Procedures, a Cardiovascular Laboratory, or equivalent.
Registration with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
Licensure as a Radiology Technologist.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification within 90 days of hire.
Knowledge of normal and common variants of cross-sectional anatomy and human vascular structure.
Knowledge and basic operational ability with angiographic equipment.
Basic computer literacy and ability to use applications for data entry and record maintenance.
Ability to recognize life-threatening conditions and implement basic life-sustaining actions.
Ability to accurately position the body for imaging and physically manipulate and apply accessories to produce a desired image.
Ability to select technical factors and operate imaging equipment to produce quality diagnostic images.
Ability to use beam-restricting devices, patient-shielding techniques, proper screen-film combinations, and appropriate exposure factors to minimize radiation exposure.

Responsibilities

Perform advanced cardiac catheterization and peripheral angiography.
Perform electrophysiologic studies, therapeutic interventional procedures, and cardiac device implantation procedures.
Provide peri-procedural care and education for patients.
Assist cardiologists and other specialists performing diagnostic and interventional procedures.
Maintain records and documentation for procedures.
Perform duties consistently and be fully trained in both the Cath lab and EP lab.