Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist

Job Description:

Must have 2 years of Cath Lab experience and able to take call!Radiologic Technologist trained in all aspects of scrubbing and running the Xray equipment associated with all procedures for both the Cardiac Cath Lab and Special Procedures lab.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesSupports and promotes the mission and values of Covenant Health Ministry.Scrubbing in for Cardiac Cath Lab and Special Procedures.Panning Heart Catheters.Evaluates images to assure they possess the density, contrast, detail, and structures to allow the physician to make a diagnosis.Performs special procedures radiography using appropriate equipment according to department procedures.Procedural areas to be maintained neatly and orderly and prepared throughout the day for examinations with special emphasis at the end of shift. Table and equipment cleaned and ready for next patient. Materials restocked.Completes assigned examination within prescribed amount of time according to procedure.Reports for duty in a timely manner, in scrubs, ready for patient care.Reviews requisition for pertinent information and special requests.Positions and preps patients and set up equipment for all procedures.Scrubs and assists physician during diagnostic and interventional procedures.Reports all unusual reactions or conditions to nurse.Uses judgment in providing information based on the situation and is sensitive to individual and organizational concerns.Demonstrates willingness to rotate among various shifts or departments to adjust staffing to meet patient care needs.Other duties as consistent with this role.Job RequirementsJob Knowledge and SkillsExplains to and includes the patient in his/her care.Competencies to include but not limited to Balloon Pump and Impella.Education and ExperienceCurrent NH ARRT license requiredBasic Cardiac Life Support certification requiredAdvanced Cardiac Life Support certification requiredCompletion of a certificate or degree course of study in radiologic technologyAn equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed above may be substituted for the above education and experience requirements.

Position Urgency:
Normal

Shifts:
Days

State License Details:
Must Be Currently Active

Minimum Years of Experience:
3

Minimum Guaranteed Hours:
40

Specialty Type:
Defined workweek is Sunday morning at 12:01am through the following Saturday night at 11:59pm, effectively midnight.

Sub Specialty:
Cath Lab Technologist, Radiologic Technologist

General Certifications:, General Certifications(BLS/BCLS,ACLS); Allied Health Certifications(ARRT)

Nursing Certifications:

Contract Length in Weeks:
13