Radiology Tech (Cath Lab)

Radiology Tech (Cath Lab)

A Brief Overview $5,000.00 sign-on bonus for external hires The Cath Lab Tech is responsible to the Department Assistant Nurse Manager/Director and its clients for performing a variety of duties in cardiac catheterization and electrophysiology to assist the cardiologist and electrophysiologist and the quality of radiological work in the EP or cardiac catheterization laboratory.

What You Will Do

• Demonstrate the ability to assess patients' status and identify each patient's requirements relative to their age specific needs.
• Assists in the acquisition of patient history and entering into Hemodynamic system and/or EMR.
• Prepping patient and attaching leads, Defibrillator Pads, BP cuff and setting up the sterile field.
• Assisting the Physician at the table maintaining sterile procedure.
• Responsible for availability of supplies and equipment keeping in mind fiscal responsibility.
• Responsible for all duties related to Radiation Safety and Protection.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients.

Qualifications

• Education Other Accredited Program: Radiologic Technology Program or Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist Program. (Required)
• Work Experience Experience with pacemaker insertions (Preferred) and Scrubbing in may be required for the Adult setting, but preferred for the Pediatric setting (Preferred) and Special Procedures experience (Preferred) and Interventional Radiology or Cardiac Catheterization Lab or Electrophysiology Lab experience (Preferred) and Advance EKG recognition course experience within 1st year of hire. (Required)
• Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Demonstrating proficiency in arrhythmia recognition (Preferred proficiency) Strong communication, problem-solving and interpersonal skills. (Required proficiency) Team player (Required proficiency) Basic computer skills and experience with Hemodynamic Monitoring. (Required proficiency) Use of a variety of equipment, including power injectors and various computers. (Required proficiency) Knowledge of all radiation safety QA. (Required proficiency) Knowledge of proper sterile procedure technique and infection control. (Required proficiency)
• Licenses and Certifications Registered Technologist Radiography (ARRT-R) (Required) and Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) (Required within 90 Days) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) (Required within 1 Year) CCI equivalent (Preferred) and Licensed in the State of Ohio (Required)

Physical Demands

• Standing Frequently
• Walking Frequently
• Sitting Rarely
• Lifting Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Carrying Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Pushing Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Pulling Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Climbing Occasionally up to 50 lbs
• Balancing Occasionally
• Stooping Frequently
• Kneeling Frequently
• Crouching Frequently
• Crawling Occasionally
• Reaching Frequently
• Handling Frequently
• Grasping Frequently
• Feeling Constantly
• Talking Constantly
• Hearing Constantly
• Repetitive Motions Constantly
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly

Travel Requirements 10%

Primary Location: United States-Ohio-Westlake Work Locations: 29000 Center Ridge Road Westlake 44145 Job: Technician / Patient Care Organization: St. John Medical Center Schedule: Part-time Employee Status: Regular-ShiftDays Job Type: Standard Job Level: Professional