Radiologic Technologist - Cardiac Cath Lab

POSITION SUMMARY

Pay range: $53.67/hr - $79.42/hr The Radiologic Technologist - Special Procedures works in the cardio-endovascular catheterization laboratory performing a number of special duties including, but not limited to; operating all of the radiographic fluoroscopic equipment while performing general diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Works with and provides assistance to all physicians, radiologic technologists, cardiovascular technologists, and nurses, to maintain a customer friendly environment in the laboratory. Participates and shares with call rotation, while adhering to variable shift scheduling.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Performed majority of the time: · Performs calculations and measurements using data obtained from heart catheterizations including CO, pressure measurements and valve calculations. · Assists physician by scrubbing during procedures, maneuvering catheters and wires, and injecting contrast into blood vessels. · Routinely participates in daily, weekly, and monthly QI/QC of the “point of care” machines and defibrillators. · Participates in maintaining, restocking and inventorying the department supplies and reports any sub-par levels to the appropriate person. · Maintains and handles sterile equipment under principles of aseptic technique. · Sets up, programs, and runs the IVUS machine, under the direction of a physician. · Assists with the IABP set up and insertion, under the direction of a physician. · Provides basic administrative reports from the database. · Maintains, archives, retrieves, locates, and copies present and prior studies done in the laboratory. · Troubleshoots routine radiologic and computer system problems and reports as necessary. · Provides care appropriate to the age of patients served pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients based on principles of growth and development and life stages. · Utilizes feedback from customers to help make decisions regarding services and departmental activity. · Recognizes and reports normals and abnormals in patient physiology and hemodynamic parameters. · Assures a quality product, by reviewing and correcting any documentation related to patient care during a procedure, charge submission and statistical counts. · Looks for ways to role model and improve customer service.

Performed occasionally but critical to successful performance of the job: · Utilizes down time to complete tasks that help maintain and assure departmental operations. Decision making and budget responsibilities (e.g. impact limited to the employee, entire unit or organization-wide): · Impact limited to the employee. JOB SPECIFICATIONS JOB SPECIFICATIONS Education: Required · A copy of your highest science-related academic diploma or transcript. Preferred · N/A Experience: Required · At least one (1) year experience in digital and cine imaging and archiving. Preferred · At least one (1) year experience in diagnostic and interventional procedures in a cardiac and/or general…

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