Cardiac Catheterization and Interventional Radiology Technologist

Job Opportunity at SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital

Join a team where your work matters-every moment, every patient, every community. At SSM Health, you will be empowered to grow, supported to thrive, and inspired to make a lasting impact.

Department: Imaging Cath and Interventional Labs

Schedule: Part time 20 hours/week

Sign On Bonus - available for qualified applicants

Relocation assistance - available for qualified applicants.

Requirements: Completion of Radiology program and ARRT-R credential Cross training is available.

Job Summary:

Assists with procedures to analyze, diagnose and treat the cardiovascular system and performs specialized imaging procedures such as angio, complex vascular and nonvascular and neuro interventional and therapeutic procedures, along with assisting the Radiologist/PA.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

• Must work at least 30% of FTE in secondary modality to be eligible for a Multiple Modality job.
• Prepares patients for procedures. Reviews medical history, positions patients and cleans/shaves/numbs testing sites as appropriate.
• Interprets, describes and reports test results; recognizes recording errors and artifacts and reacts appropriately.
• Prepares and maintains equipment, supplies and lab area and ensures equipment is properly functioning. Reports potential problems or equipment malfunction to appropriate personnel. Lock/tag out equipment if appropriate.
• Assists in maintaining a clean and orderly department.
• Prepares and administers contrast media and medications within the accepted scope of practice and applicable state and federal regulations.
• Observes patient during procedure and reports abnormal activity. Monitors protocols and recommends updates or refinements as warranted.
• Follows radiation safety procedures and guidelines.
• Ensures all activities comply with regulatory agency standards.
• May perform point of care testing according to policies and procedures.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education:

• Completion of a Cardiovascular or Radiology Technology program

Experience:

• No experience required

Physical Requirements:

• Constant standing and walking.
• Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more).
• Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication.
• Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
• Frequent lifting/moving of patients.
• Frequent reaching, gripping and keyboard use/data entry.
• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
• Occasional use of vision to identify and distinguish colors.
• Occasional bending, stooping, squatting, twisting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
• Rare kneeling and sitting.

Required Professional License and/or Certifications:

State of Work Location: Illinois

• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• And
• Advanced Life Support (ALS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• And
• Radiologic Technologists - Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA)
• Or
• Radiologic Technologists Temporary Accreditation - Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA)

State of Work Location: Missouri, Oklahoma

• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• And
• Advanced Life Support (ALS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• And
• ARRT-R Radiography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

State of Work Location: Wisconsin

• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• And
• Advanced Life Support (ALS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• And
• ARRT-R Radiography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
• And
• Radiographer, Licensed - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services

Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type: Employee

Department: 4203000023 Interventional Radiology Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

SSM Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. SSM Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.