Cardiovascular Interventional Radiologic Technologist

Cardiovascular Interventional Radiologic Technologist

West Jefferson, OH $64,320 - $95,026 a year

Profession: Radiology Allied Health

Job Type: Full Time

Cardiovascular Interventional Radiologic Technologist

Full Time / Competitive Pay / 20K Sign On Bonus

Radiologic Technologist Job Summary:

The Cardiovascular Interventional Radiologic Technologist will work closely with a multidisciplinary team to perform imaging procedures, including fluoroscopy, CT, and X-ray, to support cardiovascular interventional procedures. You will ensure the accurate operation of imaging equipment, prepare patients for procedures, and assist the medical team in the safe and effective execution of diagnostic and interventional radiology procedures.

Radiologic Technologist Job Requirement

• 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.

Radiologic Technologist Key Responsibilities

• Assists physician in invasive procedures, including cardiac Cath, vascular angiograms, stenting, permanent and temporary pacemaker implants and other procedures.
• Scrub in for procedures, circulate within procedure and/or provide hemodynamic monitoring.
• Patient prep and drape
• Set up sterile field and equipment
• Positions patient/C-arm for appropriate views
• 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, peripheral pulses, patient concerns, NPO status, patient consent verification, level of consciousness.
• Starts and maintains IV access per orders
• Starts and maintains oxygen administration per orders
• Utilizes principles of sterile technique
• Provides appropriate post-procedure and discharge instructions to the patient, significant others or the caregiver.
• Develops revises and analyzes an action plan for completing the procedure
• Perform glucometer testing per policy and procedure
• EKG monitoring
• Management of procedure site
• Hemostasis
• Identify, monitor and document hematomas
• Performs radiographic procedures, operates radiographic equipment to produce angiographic, digital and other specialized images (ARRT only).

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