Vascular Radiologic Technologist Specialist-Inv Vasc-Meth

UnityPoint Health • Des Moines, IA

85d

About The Position

The Vascular Radiologic Technologist Specialist in conjunction with other team members provides direct specialized care to patients in the Invasive Vascular Lab and Cardiac Cath Lab. This position operates and maintains specialized interventional vascular catheterization equipment for use in diagnosing and treating vascular circulatory disease in the Invasive Vascular Lab in Cardiovascular Services. This position assists vascular surgeons and cardiologists in procedures by scrubbing, monitoring, and circulation duties. Successful performance contributes to a holistic approach to the delivery of services, improved patient care, and a high level of satisfaction from patients and families.

Requirements

• High School graduate
• Graduate of an approved Radiology Technologist program.
• One year of Radiology 'special procedures' or cardiac cath experience.
• Current Iowa License to practice.
• ACLS certification

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care.
• Performs various duties related to diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, including scrubbing, monitoring and circulation duties.
• Demonstrates the ability to meet the department work schedule.
• Takes emergency call as scheduled.
• Communicates effectively with other team members including physicians, nurses, cardiovascular technicians, clinical partners, and unit secretaries.
• Communicates effectively with patients and families.
• Demonstrates self development by keeping abreast of various trends in invasive vascular and cardiology and is proficient with new techniques.
• Demonstrates initiative to improve quality and customer service by striving to exceed customer expectations.
• Integrates and demonstrates FOCUS values and Expectations for Personal and Service Excellence to guide professional behaviors, while adhering to the policies and procedures of UPH-DM.
• Balances team and individual responsibilities; is open and objective to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to positive team goals; and puts the success of the team above own interests.
• Practices reflects knowledge of HIPAA, DNV, OSHA and other federal/state regulatory agencies guiding healthcare.
• Demonstrates the knowledge that patient and workplace safety is a priority by preventing errors, accidents and infections and reporting potential or actual concerns immediately.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• 401K matching
• Employee recognition program
• Dental and health insurance
• Paid holidays
• Short and long-term disability
• Pet insurance
• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay
• Tuition reimbursement
• Adoption assistance

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED