Interventional Radiology Tech / Cardiac Cath Lab

Job Description

Job Description

Cardiovascular Interventional Radiology Tech / Cardiac Cath Lab 

LOCATION: Columbus, Ohio Would you be interested in working in a small hospital where you could have a direct affect on patient care and be an important part of a team?
Would you like to live or work in a small town close to Columbus, Ohio so you can be offered all the amenities of a small town and big city at the same time?
Then this could be an opportunity for you.

SUMMARY:
Performs and assists in the direct/indirect patient care and procedures under the general and direct supervision of the physician pre, intra, and post cardiac, vascular and interventional procedures.  Demonstrates critical thinking to assure the delivery of safe, quality care to adult and geriatric patients.  Documents accurately and in a timely manner.  Communicates and collaborates with other health care team members.  Adheres to organizational policies and procedures; regulatory/accrediting body requirements; and professional practice standards.

SOME RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
-Assists physician in invasive procedures, including cardiac cath, vascular angiograms, stenting, permanent and temporary pacemaker implants and other procedures.-Assesses/Reassess and documents patient history information to include but not limited to: indications/diagnosis, clinical presentation, height and weight, allergies, lab results, current medications, heart rate, blood pressure, rhythm, pain, respirations, pulse oxygenation, hospital care, as appropriate.

EDUCATION/REQUIREMENTS:
-Graduate of an accredited program for radiology technology with an emphasis on anatomy, physiology, radiation physics and interpersonal communication skills.-Individual MUST possess and maintain a current radiographer license from the State of Ohio Department of Health and a current A.R.R.T. registry as an R.T.-Advanced Registry From A.R.R.T. in Cardiovascular (CV), Cardiac Intervention (CI) or Vascular Intervention (VI) preferred.-Current American Heart Association (AHA) Healthcare Provider CPR (BLS) Required-Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required within one year-Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) preferred.