Interventional Technologist | Cath Lab | Full Time | Germantown

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Interventional Technologist

Cardiac Cath Lab

Full Time - Methodist Le Bonheur Germantown Hospital

The Radiology Technologist (ARRT) in the Cath Lab is responsible for providing technical assistance to the Cardiologist during a cardiac catheterization or angioplasty, tilt table, electrophysiology procedure or cardioversion, which may include performing radiological diagnostic and interventional procedures, therapeutic procedures such as intraortic balloon pump insertion, temporary pacemaker insertion or intravascular ultrasound, calculating hemodynamic data or providing patient care. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.

 

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A Brief Overview
Responsible for providing technical assistance to the Cardiologist during a cardiac catheterization or angioplasty, tilt table, electrophysiology procedure or cardioversion, which may include performing radiological diagnostic and interventional procedures, therapeutic procedures such as intraortic balloon pump insertion, temporary pacemaker insertion or intravascular ultrasound, calculating hemodynamic data or providing patient care. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.

What you will do

• Provides radiological procedures during cardiac catheterizations, cardiac interventional procedures or electrophysiology procedures.
• Assists Cardiologist or Cardiovascular Surgeon during the insertion of balloon pumps, temporary and permanent pacemaker insertion or intravascular ultrasound procedure.
• Must be available for on-call if required in designated area and respond within the designated time frame for emergency procedures.
• Administers prescribed medications intravenously, orally and intramuscularly as directed by Cardiologist.
• Performs duties of a scrub assistant during catheterizations, EP procedures, angioplasty and stent procedures, rotoblade procedures, and intravascular ultrasound procedures.
• Provides postoperative care for patients including adults and geriatrics.
• Records hemodynamic data with computerized system and has advanced knowledge of how to: calculate pressures, cardiac output, ventricular volumes, valve area and other information required for cardiac cath report and adequately monitor complicated right heart and angioplasty procedures.
• Performs as circulating nurse and provides peri-operative care for patients during routine and complicated procedures.
• Provides technical assistance to other Associates in the Cath Lab or Electrophysiolgy Lab.
• Performs other job functions as assigned or requested.

Education/Formal Training Requirements

• Required - Technical Degree or Diploma Radiology

Work Experience Requirements

• Required - Cath Lab 1-3 years

Licenses and Certifications Requirements

• Required - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support - American Heart Association
• Required - Registered Radiologic Technologist - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
• Required - BASIC LIFE SUPPORT - American Heart Association
• Preferred - Advanced Cardiovasc]]>