Intvional Technologis Reg

Covenant Health•Oak Ridge, TN

15d

About The Position

With more than 30 specialties from Cardiology and Neurosurgery to Orthopedics and Vascular care, Methodist Medical Center was one of the first hospitals in East Tennessee to offer cutting-edge treatments and technologies that benefit people with life-threatening aneurysms, severely damaged knee, hip and shoulder joints, sudden heart failure, and non-healing wounds. Job Objectives: Perform diagnostic imaging of patients. Recruiter: Rachel Dudek-Fleming || [email protected]

Requirements

Must be a graduate of an accredited school of radiologic technology
Must have working knowledge of: cardiac cath diagnostic and therapeutic procedures; cine film development; pressure injector; guidewires; catheters; sterile procedure techniques; physiological data computer; and other equipment unique to the cardiac cath lab environment
Must have knowledge of cardiac life support and respond to emergency situations within the interventional areas
For staff involved in the care of age-specific groups, knowledge of the bio-psychosocial needs of adult, geriatric and pediatric patients is essential
Special knowledge is required in growth and development needs of pediatric/geriatric patients where applicable
For the Interventional Radiology department: Must hold current registration as a diagnostic technologist with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists “R.T. (R)” with current registry in Cardiovascular Interventional Technologist (CV) or Vascular Interventional (VI). If not currently registered in CV or VI, must obtain this registry within 16 months of start date in the Interventional Radiology department
For the Heart Cath Lab: Must hold current registration 1) as a diagnostic technologist with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists “R.T. (R)”, or 2) Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS), or 3) Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES), as of the start date in the Heart Cath Lab
Must be currently certified in basic cardiac life support (BCLS) or be recertified during orientation period
Must be currently certified (or scheduled for certification or recertification training) in ACLS if employed in the Heart Catheterization Lab
BLS Certification

Nice To Haves

Experience and use of diagnostic and interventional cardiac/vascular imaging are preferred.
ARRT (VI) Preferred

Responsibilities

Ensures correct usage of cardiac and vascular imaging equipment
Monitors patients physiologically
Maintains clean and orderly work area
Monitors and maintains aseptic technique within the sterile field
Ensures computerized collection and generation of patient data
Ensures correct usage of fluoroscopic and cineangiographic equipment
Performs imaging processing; and properly identifies patient images and records
Performs compliant coding and billing for procedures and supplies
Utilizes ongoing assessment and anticipation of patients' emotional and physiological needs
Responds appropriately in emergency situations
Keeps abreast of current developments in the Cardiovascular Interventional field to include procedures and equipment through independent study and continuing education
Assists with cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Maintains Integrity Compliance Standards
Other duties as assigned
Cannot pose a direct threat to health or safety of self or others
Must provide safe, efficient, competent care to customer or patient population assigned
Must demonstrate competency of the unit specific functions described in the performance continuum, skill lists and/or standards