CV Tech

Cardiovascular Technologist

This position supports Mercy's philosophy of patient centered care by performing all required procedures in the cardiovascular department operating specialized equipment including but not limited to the x-ray equipment within the cardiac catheterization laboratory and computer systems.

Job Duties:

• Operates all radiographic equipment utilizing the ALARA (as low as reasonably achievable) principle maintaining a safe radiological environment.
• Prepares and operates other equipment related to cardiac catheterization & angiography i.e. ISTAT machine AVOXimeter Hemochron etc.
• Maintains radiographic equipment and x-ray rooms in proper working condition reporting malfunctions and necessary repairs to supervisory personnel.
• Provides direct patient care ensuring the quality and continuity of patient care.
• Contributes to the efficient and fiscally responsible operation of the department.
• Functions as a member of the team including hemodynamic monitoring and assisting with physicians during procedures.
• Assists in maintaining adequate supply inventory for the department notifies appropriate person when stock is low.
• Enters patient charges and reviews for accuracy if assigned.
• Participates in on-call schedule working as needed after normal operating hours.
• Schedules cases as needed.
• Pulls venous and arterial lines.
• Follows Mercy's safety guidelines carries out job-specific safety duties and responsibilities and promptly reports any unsafe conditions situations incidents and injuries.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Basic knowledge of cardiac catheterization/cardiovascular procedures and equipment is desirable.
• Competent with information and computer systems.
• Must obtain and maintain sedation and EKG competency annually.
• Must take Medication Administration test at time of hire/transfer.

Professional Experience:

• Experience in cardiovascular or interventional radiology preferred.
• One year experience in diagnostic imaging preferred.

Education:

• Education sufficient to obtain required licensure/certifications.

Licensure Certification Registration:

• Iowa Permit to Practice required.
• American Registry of Radiologic Technology required certification as Cardiovascular Technologist preferred.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification in accordance with American Heart Association required.
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification in accordance with American Heart Association required within 6 months of hire.
• Iowa Dependent Adult Abuse and Iowa Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter training required.

Pay Rate Type: Hourly

Mercy is an independent community-based organization supporting the Cedar Rapids area for over 120 years. Mercy is an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity equity and inclusion and therefore evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race color ethnicity ancestry sex sexual orientation gender identity marital status civil union status parental status religion national origin age disability veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.