Radiology Technologist - Cardiac Catheterization Lab (Per Diem)

Boston Medical Center•Brockton, MA

14h•Onsite

About The Position

The Radiology Technologist will perform radiography & angiography procedures and will work under the supervision of the Administrative Director in the Cardiac Catheterization Lab. This role involves utilizing knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and cardiac procedures to document in clinical systems, manage sheaths for homeostasis, introduce catheters, and operate equipment to obtain hemodynamic and angiographic data. The technologist will assist with various interventional devices and procedures, including positioning and inflating balloons and stents, assisting with exchanges, and performing post-access care. Accurate documentation of patient history and procedures in clinical systems is essential, as is maintaining the accuracy of databases and procedure logs. The role requires knowledge of and ability to operate complex cardiac catheterization and intervention equipment, including electronic monitoring systems for heart rhythm, blood pressure, and hemodynamics. Preparation and assistance with radiographic equipment such as Impella, IABP, Angio jet, ACT machine, Hemochron, OCT, IVUS, RFR, IFR, FFR, Cath works, CSI, and IVL are expected. The technologist must be able to properly care for and troubleshoot Cardiac Cath lab equipment and maintain radiation safety standards, including participation in annual radiation safety in-services.

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.
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.

Responsibilities

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.
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.