Special Procedures Technologist

Cardiac And Vascular Radiographic Technologist

Performs, assists, and completes Cardiac and Vascular Radiographic examinations. Performs active radiographic interventional procedures in the cardiovascular lab using a variety of complicated and sophisticated equipment. Operates equipment to produce digital images of designated body portions, as ordered by physicians. Positions and instructs patients for examinations and performs specialized studies.

Education and Work Experience: Associates Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred Bachelors Degree in radiologic technology or equivalent (some certifications will require Bachelors): Preferred Experience in Cath Lab or Special Procedures: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications: American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification: Preferred Radiologic Tech (RT) in the state of practice: Required Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required Facility Specific License/Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required Hospital Fire and Life Safety (HLFS): Required

Essential Functions: Operates diagnostic imaging equipment to produce contrast enhanced radiographs of heart and cardiovascular system (Angio cardiograms), during cardiac catheterization, to aid physician in diagnostic evaluation and treatment: positions and immobilizes patient on examining table, using head and shoulder braces and following specified protocols. Assists physicians with specialized procedures, including special exams. Enters technical factors determined by protocol such as amount and quality of radiation beam, and specified filming sequence, into computer. Raises and lowers examining table and manipulates and positions x-ray tube in response to instructions from physician. Starts automatic injection of contrast medium into blood vessels of patient. Activates fluoroscope and motion picture camera (cinefluorography) to produce images that assist physician in guiding catheter through cardiovascular system of patient. Provides patients with procedure explanation.