Interventional Radiology & Cath Lab Technologist

Interventional Radiology & Cath Lab Technologist - Lewiston, ID 83501

Must-Haves

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), or Cardiovascular technologist (CVT), or Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS)

Current Basic Life Support (BLS)

At least one year experience in diagnostic and interventional procedures in a cardiac and/or general catheterization laboratory

At least 1 year experience in digital and cine imaging and archiving.

Shift/Weekend Rotation: Monday – Friday; 8-hour shifts: 7am – 3:30pm

Call Schedule: 10-13 nights/month; minimum 1-2 weekend/month

Volume/Caseload : 30 plus scheduled cases per week

Types of Procedures: TCAR, AAA, Peripheral vascular, Pacemakers, Defibrillators, Right and Left Heart Cath, STEMI, and Stroke

SHIFT DIFFERENTIALS (pay is based on majority of hours worked)

· Evening Shift (3pm – 11:30pm) = 8%

· Night Shift (11:00pm – 7:30am) = 11%

· No Weekend Differential

The Cath Lab Technologist works in the cardiovascular catheterization laboratory performing a number of special duties including, but not limited to, operating all of the radiographic fluoroscopic equipment while performing general diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Works with an provides assistance to all physicians, technologists, and nurses, to maintain a customer friendly environment in the laboratory. Participates and shares with call rotation, while adhering to variable shift scheduling. The Cath Lab Technologist is accountable for compliance with all hospital and applicable regulatory standards of licenses/certificate.

Minimum Requirements:

One of the following:

· American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

· Cardiovascular technologist (CVT)

· Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS)

· BLS on first day or to be assigned by the Learning Center

· ACLS - within 3-months of hire (to be assigned by the Learning Center)

· At least one year experience in diagnostic and interventional procedures in a cardiac and/or general catheterization laboratory

· At least 1 year experience in digital and cine imaging and archiving.

· Required rolls for this position are:

· X-ray Proficiency

· Monitoring Proficiency

· Scrubbing Proficiency

Persons not meeting the above requirements will be evaluated for eligibility on an individual basis.