Cardiac Catheterization Interventional Radiology Technologist

SSM Health; Mount Vernon (IL); On-site; USD 43,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible Payment Options (DailyPay)

Upfront Tuition Coverage

Job summary

SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital - Mount Vernon seeks an Imaging professional to assist in cardiovascular procedures and complex imaging. You will perform angio and interventional imaging under Radiologist/PA supervision, ensuring patient safety and quality results.

The role requires completion of a Cardiovascular or Radiology Technology program, with no prior experience required and cross-training opportunities available to broaden skills within a full-time capacity at our Mount Vernon site.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Cardiovascular or Radiology Technology program.
• No experience required.
• Cross training is available.

Responsibilities

• Assist with procedures to analyze, diagnose and treat the cardiovascular system.
• Perform specialized imaging procedures such as angio, complex vascular, nonvascular and neuro interventional procedures.
• Assist Radiologist/PA and maintain equipment and lab area.
• Ensure patient safety and follow radiation safety procedures.
• Prepare patients, review history and monitor during procedures.

Skills

Cross training

Education

Cardiovascular or Radiology Technology program

Job description

It's more than a career, it's a calling

IL-SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital - Mount Vernon

Worker Type

Regular

Job Highlights

• Department: Imaging Catheterization and Interventional Lab
• Schedule: full time
• Sign On Bonus - available for qualified applicants
• Relocation assistance - available for qualified applicants.
• Requirements: Completion of Radiology program and ARRT-R credential. Cross training is available.

Pay Range

$30.93 - $46.40

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

SSM Health values the skills and talents that each team member brings to our organization. Compensation for this role is based on a variety of components including relevant experience, labor market, and other qualifications. The posted pay range for this position is what SSM Health reasonably expects, in good faith, to offer based on the circumstances at the time of posting. SSM Health may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

Job Summary

Assists with procedures to analyze, diagnose and treat the cardiovascular system and performs specialized imaging procedures such as angio, complex vascular and nonvascular and neuro interventional and therapeutic procedures, along with assisting the Radiologist/PA.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements

Primary Responsibilities

• Must work at least 30% of FTE in secondary modality to be eligible for a Multiple Modality job.
• Prepares patients for procedures. Reviews medical history, positions patients and cleans/shaves/numbs testing sites as appropriate.
• Interprets, describes and reports test results; recognizes recording errors and artifacts and reacts appropriately.
• Prepares and maintains equipment, supplies and lab area and ensures equipment is properly functioning. Reports potential problems or equipment malfunction to appropriate personnel. Lock/tag out equipment if appropriate.
• Assists in maintaining a clean and orderly department.
• Prepares and administers contrast media and medications within the accepted scope of practice and applicable state and federal regulations.
• Observes patient during procedure and reports abnormal activity. Monitors protocols and recommends updates or refinements as warranted.
• Follows radiation safety procedures and guidelines.
• Ensures all activities comply with regulatory agency standards.
• May perform point of care testing according to policies and procedures.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

• Completion of a Cardiovascular or Radiology Technology program

Experience

• No experience required

Physical Requirements

• Constant standing and walking.
• Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more).
• Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication.
• Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
• Frequent lifting/moving of patients.
• Frequent reaching, gripping and keyboard use/data entry.
• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
• Occasional use of vision to identify and distinguish colors.
• Occasional bending, stooping, squatting, twisting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
• Rare kneeling and sitting.

Required Professional License And/Or Certifications

State of Work Location: Illinois

• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• And
• Advanced Life Support (ALS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• And
• Radiologic Technologists - Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA)
• Or
• Radiologic Technologists – Temporary Accreditation - Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA)
• And
• ARRT-R Radiography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

State of Work Location: Missouri, Oklahoma

• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• And
• Advanced Life Support (ALS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• And
• ARRT-R Radiography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

State of Work Location: Wisconsin

• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• And
• Advanced Life Support (ALS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• And
• ARRT-R Radiography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
• And
• Radiographer, Licensed - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services

Work Shift

Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type

Employee

Department

4203000046 Radiology Angiography

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Benefits

SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.

• Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
• Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

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SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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