CARDIOLOGY - IR/CATH LAB TECHNOLOGIST

Idaho Falls Community Hospital; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

401K with up to 6% match

Earned Quarterly Bonus Program

Education Reimbursement Program

Discount for procedures at Idaho Falls

Job summary

Idaho Falls Community Hospital is seeking a Cardiovascular/IR Technologist to assist physicians in the IR and Cath Lab, operate C-arm imaging, and support patient care during procedures. The role requires preparation, image capture, and adherence to ALARA principles under physician supervision.

Responsibilities include scrubbing, circulating, monitoring, and coordinating with the health care team to ensure safe, high-quality imaging and patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• ARRT Cardiovascular-Interventional certification is required; BLS issued by ARC or AHA Healthcare Provider.
• Experience in IR/cardiology catheterization lab preferred; proficiency with x-ray equipment and contrast administration.

Responsibilities

• Assist interventional radiologist/cardiologist with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Scrub, circulate, and monitor in the IR/Cath lab.
• Prepare patient and equipment; operate required imaging systems.
• Maintain ALARA principles and document procedural activities; ensure PACS readiness.

Skills

Attention to detail

Patient care

Teamwork

Communication

Education

ARRT Cardiovascular-Interventional

BLS Certification

ACLS preferred

Tools

PACS

X-ray equipment operation

C-arm operation

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Idaho Falls Community Hospital - Idaho Falls, ID 83404

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: ARRT (American Registry of Radiological Travel Percentage: None)

Job Category: Health Care

Job Summary

This position includes a broad range of responsibilities, including assisting physicians in IR and catheterization laboratory (Cath Lab) utilizing the C-arm, patient care activities, scrubbing and assisting physician during procedures, assisting with x-ray equipment, performs procedures on patients and is conscious of radiation exposure and contrast media used. Incumbent will be proficient in all responsibilities of a Cardiovascular/IR Technologist. Also, duties include communication of instructions to patients pertaining to examinations and preps, in an accurate and caring manner. Prepares and administers necessary contrast materials under the direction of the Radiologist/Cardiologist. Recognizes patient conditions warranting immediate attention and responds appropriately. Proficient in the use of emergency equipment. Responsible to assist in monitor and document all procedural activities. Other duties as assigned.

About Idaho Falls Community Hospital

At Idaho Falls Community Hospital, helping our community get better is our number one priority. We are committed to providing compassionate, emergency care 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Idaho Falls Community Hospital is proud to have a state-of-the-art Emergency Department, a stroke and diagnostic cardiac center, and a trauma center.

Our work environment is collaborative, purpose driven and people centric. Our culture is unique and it is what makes people excited to come to work each day. If you are looking for a career where you can make a difference, we have a place for you on our team.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Pre-procedure duties consist of checking clinically important aspects related to the patient entering into the IR/Cath lab.
2. Assists with the interventional radiologist or cardiologist with diagnostic angiographic procedures, cardiac catheterization, as well as complex vascular and nonvascular interventional and therapeutic procedures.
3. Assist in scrub, circulate, and monitor as needed.
4. Prepares patient and all necessary equipment for procedure, operates needed equipment.
5. Produces high quality medical imaging through the use of cineradiography using the ALARA methodology under direct supervision of Physician.
6. Posts and processes all exams prior to transferring images to PACS.
7. Navigates workstations regarding image retrieval and archiving.
8. Responsible for having all necessary supplies and x-ray equipment ready and available for each assigned case in collaboration with the IR/Cath lab Registered Nurse.
9. Collaborates with physicians and other health employees in coordinating the plan of care and facilitating patient outcomes.
10. Provides care based on established standards of practice, policies and protocols.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (vacation, holidays and sick days) and Medical Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plans (401K with up to 6% match)
• Earned Quarterly Bonus Program
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Discount for medically necessary procedures performed at Idaho Falls Community Hospital and Mountain View Hospital

Please note benefits are based on eligibility according to full-time, part-time or PRN status classification.

Qualifications

Education/Certification: Cardiovascular-interventional technologists must be certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and prefer additional advanced-level cardiovascular-interventional technology training. Current BLS issued by American Red Cross or the American Heart Association Healthcare Provider, ACLS preferred.

Experience: Prefer minimum of 3 years of IR or cardiology catheterization lab or IR lab experience. Experience in running of the x-ray equipment, PACS, and contrast administration. Experience in Cardiac Catheterization and or Interventional Radiology procedures in the role of scrub, circulate, and monitor.