Cardiac Cath Radiologic Technologist – Sign-On Bonus

Mercy Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $30,000

Job summary

Mercy Medical Center is seeking a Radiologic Technologist for the cardiovascular department in a day shift. The role involves operating x-ray equipment in the cath lab and supporting patient care with emphasis on safety and accuracy.

You must live within a 20 minute drive of Mercy's main campus and be available for rotating call. The position offers a $30,000 sign-on bonus for external hires and a 40-hour work week with standard benefits.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of cardiac catheterization/cardiovascular procedures and equipment is desirable.
• Competent with information and computer systems.
• Must obtain and maintain sedation and EKG competency annually.
• Must take Medication Administration test at time of hire/transfer.

Responsibilities

• Operates radiographic equipment following ALARA principles for safety.
• Prepares and operates equipment related to cardiac cath/angiography (ISTAT, AVOXimeter, Hemochron).
• Maintains radiographic equipment and x-ray rooms; reports malfunctions.
• Provides direct patient care ensuring quality and continuity of care.
• Contributes to efficient and fiscally responsible department operations.
• Assists with hemodynamic monitoring and procedures with physicians.
• Maintains inventory and notifies when stock is low.
• Enters patient charges and reviews for accuracy when assigned.
• Participates in on-call schedule and schedules cases as needed.
• Pulls venous and arterial lines; follows safety guidelines and reports unsafe conditions.

Skills

Cardiac cath knowledge

Computer systems

EKG competency

Medication administration test

Education

Iowa Permit to Practice

ARRT Cardiovascular Technology preferred

BLS certification

ACLS certification within 6 months

Mandatory Reporter training

Tools

ISTAT machine

AVOXimeter

Hemochron

Job description

Mercy Medical Center is seeking a Radiologic Technologist for the cardiovascular department in a day shift. The role involves operating x-ray equipment in the cath lab and supporting patient care with emphasis on safety and accuracy.

You must live within a 20 minute drive of Mercy's main campus and be available for rotating call. The position offers a $30,000 sign-on bonus for external hires and a 40-hour work week with standard benefits.