Radiology Tech (Cardiac Cath Lab)

University Hospitals•Ravenna, OH

About The Position

The Cath Lab Tech performs duties in cardiac catheterization and electrophysiology, assisting cardiologists and electrophysiologists and supporting the quality of radiological work in the EP or cardiac catheterization laboratory. The position is responsible to the Department Assistant Nurse Manager/Director and the department’s clients. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with occasional late days. On-call coverage is required 1–2 days per week and every fifth weekend, with a 30-minute call-in requirement for emergencies. A $10,000 sign-on bonus is offered. The role assesses patients’ status and age-specific needs, helps obtain and enter patient history into the hemodynamic system and/or EMR, prepares patients and equipment, and assists physicians while maintaining sterile technique. The technician is also responsible for supplies and equipment, radiation safety and protection, compliance with policies and standards, and secure handling of protected health information. Other duties may be assigned; department-specific duties are provided during orientation.

Requirements

Completion of an accredited Radiologic Technology Program or Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist Program.
Complete an advanced EKG recognition course within the first year of hire.
Strong communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work as a team player.
Basic computer skills and experience with hemodynamic monitoring.
Ability to use equipment including power injectors and various computers.
Knowledge of radiation safety quality assurance.
Knowledge of proper sterile procedure technique and infection control.
Registered Technologist Radiography (ARRT-R) certification.
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS), required within 90 days.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), required within one year.
Licensure in the State of Ohio.
Ability to meet the listed physical demands, including frequently lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Experience with pacemaker insertions.
Scrubbing experience for the adult setting; preferred for the pediatric setting.
Special procedures experience.
Interventional radiology, cardiac catheterization lab, or electrophysiology lab experience.
Proficiency in arrhythmia recognition.
CCI equivalent certification.

Responsibilities

Assess patients’ status and identify requirements related to their age-specific needs.
Assist with obtaining patient history and entering it into the hemodynamic system and/or EMR.
Prepare patients by attaching leads, defibrillator pads, and a blood pressure cuff, and set up the sterile field.
Assist the physician at the table while maintaining sterile procedure.
Ensure the availability of supplies and equipment while considering fiscal responsibility.
Perform duties related to radiation safety and protection.
Perform other duties as assigned and comply with applicable policies and standards.
Safely and securely maintain patients’ protected health information.