Special Procedures Technologist - Full Time, Day Shift
About The Position
Adventist Health and Rideout is seeking a full-time Special Procedures Technologist for a day-shift position. The technologist performs, assists with, and completes cardiac and vascular radiographic examinations and active radiographic interventional procedures in the cardiovascular lab. The role uses sophisticated equipment to produce digital images of designated body areas as ordered by physicians, positions and instructs patients, and performs specialized studies. The position includes operating imaging equipment during cardiac catheterization, assisting physicians with specialized and interventional procedures, explaining procedures to patients, and providing discharge instructions. The technologist monitors patient responses and cardiovascular measurements, alerts physicians to changes, maintains environmental safety, and keeps accurate documentation in accordance with program standards. Other job-related duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- State Radiologic Technologist (RT) license for the state of practice is required.
- CPR or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved vendor per Adventist Health policy is required.
- Facility-specific BLS certification from an approved vendor per Adventist Health policy is required.
Nice To Haves
- Associate’s degree or equivalent combination of education and related experience preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree in radiologic technology or equivalent preferred; some certifications may require a bachelor’s degree.
- Experience in a Cath Lab or Special Procedures preferred.
- American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification preferred.
Responsibilities
- Operate diagnostic imaging equipment to produce contrast-enhanced radiographs of the heart and cardiovascular system during cardiac catheterization.
- Position and immobilize patients on the examining table using appropriate braces and protocols.
- Assist physicians with specialized examinations and procedures, entering technical factors and filming sequences into the computer as required.
- Adjust the examining table and position the X-ray tube in response to physician instructions.
- Start automatic injection of contrast medium and activate fluoroscopy and cinefluorography to produce images that help guide catheters through the cardiovascular system.
- Explain procedures to patients before examinations and provide clear discharge instructions.
- Observe cardiovascular measurements and patient responses during imaging, and alert the physician to changes.
- Monitor and control environmental factors, including temperature, humidity, and electrical safety.
- Assist physicians with interventional procedures, such as instilling enzymes or inserting a balloon to remove plaque or other blockages in blood vessels.
- Maintain accurate and updated documentation in accordance with program standards.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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