Special Procedures and Cath Lab Technologist - Cath Lab - Anderson Hospital

Bon Secours Mercy Health • Cincinnati, OH

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About The Position

The Special Procedures and Cath Lab Technologist assists a Licensed Practitioner with fluoroscopic, specialized interventional, and neuro-interventional procedures while using sterile technique. The technologist prepares, administers, and documents medications and radiation exposure in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and facility policy.

The role also performs diagnostic vascular laboratory examinations using ultrasound and physiologic testing equipment to evaluate cerebrovascular, peripheral arterial, and peripheral venous systems. The technologist prepares patients for procedures, explains procedures and instructions, reviews and documents patient information in the electronic medical record, enters preliminary reporting, and communicates critical findings as required. The position requires adherence to exam protocols, safety and infection-control policies, patient confidentiality, and the organization’s mission, values, and corporate responsibility standards.

The role serves adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. Work conditions may include interruptions; potential exposure to physical altercations, verbal abuse, restraints, hazardous substances, body fluids, blood, infectious materials, radiation, X-ray or electromagnetic energy, electrical shock, and high-pitched noises. Universal precautions and personal protective equipment are required. The position is scheduled for 40 hours per week on day shift. This is not an exhaustive list of duties, and other job-related duties may be assigned, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

• Certification and registration with ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) is required.
• BLS Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association is required before direct patient care; it is preferred upon hire and must be obtained from an approved source.
• Ability to perform non-invasive vascular examinations at the level of proficiency.
• Knowledge of vascular anatomy, examination procedures, interpretation criteria, and correlation of vascular laboratory results with other hospital procedures.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree from an ARRT-accredited institute.
• One year of radiology experience with surgery experience using CR.
• ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification from the American Heart Association.
• Certification in Cardiovascular-Interventional Radiography, R.T.(R)(CV)(ARRT).
• Certification in Vascular-Interventional Radiology, R.T.(R)(VI)(ARRT).
• State licensure, unless required by the state where the job is performed.
• EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) training.
• Picture archiving communication system (PACS) training.

Responsibilities

• Assist Licensed Practitioners with fluoroscopic, specialized interventional, and neuro-interventional procedures using sterile technique.
• Prepare, administer, and document medications and radiation exposure in accordance with laws, regulations, and facility policy.
• Perform diagnostic vascular laboratory examinations using ultrasound and physiologic testing equipment to evaluate cerebrovascular, peripheral arterial, and peripheral venous systems.
• Follow exam protocols unless a deviation is clinically necessary.
• Prepare patients for procedures by explaining the procedure and providing instructions to support cooperation and minimize anxiety.
• Contact the referring physician or other appropriate medical personnel for clarification when an exam order may be incorrect.
• Use the hospital electronic medical record to review patient information, enter preliminary reports, and document critical findings according to department policy.
• Complete assigned tasks within a time frame appropriate to the situation.
• Demonstrate proficiency in non-invasive vascular examinations and knowledge of vascular anatomy, exam procedures, interpretation criteria, and correlation of vascular lab findings with other hospital procedures.
• Comply with the organization’s mission and values, corporate responsibility requirements, applicable laws and regulations, safety initiatives, infection-control policies, and patient confidentiality standards.
• Report suspected unethical, fraudulent, or unlawful acts of practice to the Manager or Corporate Responsibility line.
• Use universal precautions and personal protective equipment and follow infection-control policies.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and 403(b) with employer contributions when eligible.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage; HSA/FSA options; life insurance; mental health resources; and discounts.
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, and backup care for children and elders.
• Tuition assistance, professional development, and continuing education support. Benefits may vary based on market and employment status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed