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

Mercy Health BSMH • Union Township, OH

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About The Position

The Special Procedures and Cath Lab Technologist assists the Licensed Practitioner with fluoroscopic, specialized interventional, and neuro-interventional procedures while using sterile technique. The technologist prepares, administers, and documents activities related to 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 and instructs patients, reviews and documents information in the hospital electronic medical record, reports critical findings according to department policy, and follows established exam protocols unless clinical circumstances warrant a deviation.

The position serves adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. Work may involve exposure to infectious materials, hazardous substances, interruptions, verbal abuse, physical altercations, and use of physical restraints. Universal precautions and personal protective equipment are required. Physical requirements include manual dexterity, shift work, maneuvering patient weight, and various lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, and work-position demands.

Requirements

• Certification and registration with ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI).
• BLS Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association; must be obtained from an approved source before direct patient care.
• Ability to perform non-invasive vascular exams at the level of proficiency.
• Ability to exercise universal precautions and use personal protective equipment and devices.
• Physical ability to meet the stated role demands, including manual dexterity, shift work, maneuvering patient weight, and hearing alarms or other audio signals.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Assist the Licensed Practitioner in fluoroscopic, specialized interventional, and neuro-interventional procedures using sterile technique.
• Prepare, administer, and document activities related to 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, explain procedures, provide instructions, obtain cooperation, and minimize anxiety.
• Contact the referring physician or other appropriate medical personnel to clarify a suspected incorrect exam order before performing the exam.
• Use the hospital electronic medical record to review patient information, enter preliminary reporting, 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 exams and knowledge of vascular anatomy, exam procedures, interpretation criteria, and correlation of vascular lab results with other hospital procedures.
• Follow the organization’s mission, values, corporate responsibility standards, applicable laws and regulations, and reporting procedures for suspected unethical, fraudulent, or unlawful acts.
• Follow safety initiatives, infection control policies, and patient confidentiality requirements; use universal precautions and personal protective equipment.
• Perform other job-related duties as required by the supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and a 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree