Radiology Tech - Cath Lab - Days

UAB St. Vincent's•Birmingham, AL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Radiology Tech works in the Cardiac Cath Lab, assisting physicians in diagnosing and treating cardiac and peripheral vascular disease and cardiac arrhythmias. The role includes scrub assistant, monitor, and circulator responsibilities, as well as operating equipment used in diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. The Cardiac Cath Lab provides outpatient diagnostic and interventional services in three equipped labs, including heart catheterization, PCI, stent placement, balloon angioplasty, advanced imaging and functional assessments, and structural heart procedures. The position is full-time on a day schedule consisting of four 10-hour shifts. It includes call one night per week and one weekend per month. Work location is UAB St. Vincent's East in Trussville. A bonus of up to $25,000 may be available for experienced Cath Lab Techs with at least two years of experience. The technician admits and orients patients, enters patient information into relevant databases and monitoring systems, and explains procedures. During procedures, the technician maintains a sterile field, monitors patients and their vital signs, documents care, operates diagnostic and therapeutic equipment, assists physicians, and responds appropriately to changes in patient condition. The role requires following infection-control and radiation-safety requirements and maintaining professional growth and required credentials.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Current CPR certification, or obtain it within 30 days of hire.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification from the American Heart Association required within six months of hire into the classification.
Current registration as a Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) through Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) and/or American Registry of Radiology Technologists (ARRT), unless the stated experience substitution applies.
Two years of experience in a cardiac catheterization lab or electrophysiology lab may substitute for the licensure, certification, or registration requirement.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience is preferred.
At least two years of experience as a Cath Lab Tech may qualify for a bonus of up to $25,000.

Responsibilities

Admit and orient patients to the cardiac cath lab according to the pre-procedural checklist.
Enter patient information accurately into databases, hemodynamic systems, and x-ray systems.
Explain testing procedures to patients and/or significant others, including the exam, contrast media, expected duration, and equipment involved.
Function as a scrub assistant and establish and maintain a sterile field according to department and institutional policy.
Follow infection-control guidelines.
Function as a monitor and operate EKG, x-ray, and hemodynamic equipment to monitor blood pressure, heart rate, EKG, and pulse oximetry during procedures.
Intervene appropriately when a patient's physiological status changes.
Monitor patient comfort and safety, vital signs, and procedural documentation.
Set up and maintain equipment and the treatment room during diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
Run blood oximetry for cardiac output and assist physicians with diagnostic and mapping systems.
Operate diagnostic and therapeutic equipment safely and effectively, including hemodynamic monitoring equipment, defibrillators, IABPs, power injectors, stents, rotoblators, temporary pacemakers, TEC devices, AngioJet equipment, and x-ray equipment.
Observe occupational and radiation-safety regulations and wear appropriate protective aprons, goggles, and gloves.
Maintain required certifications and licensures, complete mandatory education, and stay current with technology changes.
Perform other duties as assigned.