Cardiovascular Tech II - Full Time (PLR)

Job Title

For a limited time, this position offers up to a $50,000 signing bonus for external candidates as well as internal per diem to full time conversions that meet our policy requirements!

Summary

The primary responsibility is to set up and assist the physicians in performing a variety of interventional procedures, which require sterile technique, introduction of medical devices into designated areas of the body and operation of a variety of medical equipment, including CT equipment. This specialized multimodality role requires specific knowledge of cross-sectional human anatomy and its application in computed tomography, inclusive of post processing applications and including drainages, biopsies, and peripheral vascular examinations combined with ARRT(CI) which uses specialized equipment to perform diagnostic angiographic procedures and complex vascular and nonvascular interventional and therapeutic procedures.

Experience

Minimum of one-year radiological technologist experience preferred. Prior experience in the Cardiovascular lab favorable. Prefer CT/VI certification to qualify. This is a Multimodality staff position with ability to operate Computed Tomography equipment and must be credentialed in VI IR/CT within 18 months if not already obtained.

Education

Certification from an approved Radiological Technology Program (Two years).

Licenses

ARRT(R) certification required, Advanced certification ARRT(VI) or ARRT(CI) preferred.

Essential Functions

1. Practices sterile technique. Assists the physicians with procedures, performs scrub duties according to standard care plan, physician preference, policy and procedure.
2. Prepares sterile table and environment for interventional procedures.
3. Positions patient to get optimal imaging of anatomic structures. This is critical to minimize radiation exposure and the injection volumes of contrast agents.
4. Practices radiation safety for patients' and staff safety always.
5. Learn radiological computer functions and equipment controls in areas of cardiovascular lab and the Operating room.
6. Utilizes highly sophisticated equipment such as computerized tomography scanners, computerized fluoroscopy, biplane imaging, pressure injectors, patient monitors, etc. taking education, training, and available resources into account for appropriate usage.

Other Duties

1. Maintains clean, safe work environment.
2. Provide patient care within the cardiovascular technologists' scope of practice.
3. Complete understanding of the functionality of the EPIC and PACS programs as they relate to the cardiovascular lab.
4. Basic scheduling functions to coordinate procedures with physicians, imaging modalities, Anesthesia and required supplies.
5. Provide staff and patient education for post procedural care.
6. Maintaining regulatory training per hospital policy.