Radiology Technologist - Cardiac Catheterization Lab, Per Diem

BMC Software•Brockton, MA

2d•$39 - $58•Onsite

About The Position

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES: Utilizes knowledge of A/P and cardiac procedures to document in appropriate clinical systems appropriately and carefully to include but not limited to: flushing of sheaths & maintaining sheath integrity to ensure proper homeostasis; will introduce catheters into vessel structures consistent with current CDIC standard operating procedures; will obtain hemodynamic and angiographic data by operating transducer and manifold. Assists in operation of mechanical atherectomy, thrombectomy and intravascular lithotripsy devices. Under direct order of physician, will position, inflate, and deflate both balloons and stents inside the vessels. Will also assist with all balloons, catheters, sheaths, and wire exchanges. Expected to be able to demonstrate and perform proper post arterial and venous access care and management (e.g. mechanic closure devices and or manual compression.) Must be able to convey pertinent patient history to the physician in a fashion that is consistent with current pre and post care policies. Will capture all documentation required for all procedures in appropriate clinical systems according to standards. Will maintain accuracy of database and ensure all patients and procedures are recorded accurately in said database. Verifies procedure log is accurate and assists MD with procedure reports. Equipment – expected to be knowledgeable about and can operate complex and sophisticated equipment related to Cardiac Catheterizations and Interventions. Ability to operate electronic equipment to properly monitor patients’ heart rhythm, blood pressure and hemodynamics during procedures. Will prepare and assist MD with radiographic equipment including but not limited to Impella, IABP, Angio jet, ACT machine, Hemochron, OCT, IVUS, RFR, IFR, FFR, Cath works, CSI and IVL etc. Can demonstrate ability to properly care for and troubleshoot Cardiac Cath lab equipment according to manufacturer instructions. Maintain up to date quality control for radiation safety and participate in annual radiation safety in-services. (The above statements in this job description are intended to depict the general nature and level of work assigned to the employee(s) in this job. The above is not intended to represent an exhaustive list of accountable duties and responsibilities required) Job Requirements

Requirements

Graduate of accredited Radiologic Technology Program
BLS and ACLS Experience expected will depend on the makeup of current tenured staff and according to business unit need at the time of posting
Or equivalent combination of education and experience

Nice To Haves

Current RCIS (Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist), ARRT (C1), or equivalent certification or achieved within 2 years of employment
Minimum of 1 year of Cardiac Cath Lab or interventional experience
Proficiency in advanced hemodynamics, device management, and coronary interventions strongly preferred
Prior experience assisting in high-acuity interventions (IABP, Impella, Swan-Ganz) strongly preferred
Willing to train the right candidate
Strong knowledge of coronary anatomy, interventional devices, and procedural techniques strongly preffered
Ability to anticipate physician needs and respond quickly in critical situations
Excellent communication, teamwork and problem-solving skills
High level of technical competency with imaging systems, intraprocedural monitoring and arterial and venous access management strongly preferred
Flexibility with varied start times required
Weekday and Weekend call rotation required

Responsibilities

Utilizes knowledge of A/P and cardiac procedures to document in appropriate clinical systems appropriately and carefully
Flushing of sheaths & maintaining sheath integrity to ensure proper homeostasis
Introduce catheters into vessel structures consistent with current CDIC standard operating procedures
Obtain hemodynamic and angiographic data by operating transducer and manifold
Assists in operation of mechanical atherectomy, thrombectomy and intravascular lithotripsy devices
Position, inflate, and deflate both balloons and stents inside the vessels under direct order of physician
Assist with all balloons, catheters, sheaths, and wire exchanges
Demonstrate and perform proper post arterial and venous access care and management (e.g. mechanic closure devices and or manual compression.)
Convey pertinent patient history to the physician in a fashion that is consistent with current pre and post care policies
Capture all documentation required for all procedures in appropriate clinical systems according to standards
Maintain accuracy of database and ensure all patients and procedures are recorded accurately in said database
Verify procedure log is accurate and assists MD with procedure reports
Operate complex and sophisticated equipment related to Cardiac Catheterizations and Interventions
Operate electronic equipment to properly monitor patients’ heart rhythm, blood pressure and hemodynamics during procedures
Prepare and assist MD with radiographic equipment including but not limited to Impella, IABP, Angio jet, ACT machine, Hemochron, OCT, IVUS, RFR, IFR, FFR, Cath works, CSI and IVL etc
Demonstrate ability to properly care for and troubleshoot Cardiac Cath lab equipment according to manufacturer instructions
Maintain up to date quality control for radiation safety and participate in annual radiation safety in-services