cardiovascular interventional tech

WVU Medicine Berkeley and Jefferson Medical Centers; Martinsburg (WV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

BMC Berkeley Medical Center in Martinsburg, WV, seeks a CV Interventional Radiology Technologist to support the invasive cardiovascular procedures and patient care in the labeled lab. The role requires ARRT certification, state radiography licensure, and BLS within 30 days of hire.

The technologist will monitor vital signs, assist with sterile technique, coordinate scheduling, and participate in inventory and education for students. Day shift, non-exempt status.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Medical Imaging Program.
• Must possess current Radiography license as required by state board where services will be provided.
• Must be nationally certified as defined by location where services will be provided: ARRT certification.
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Obtains and prepares medications under direct Physician order for procedure.
• Observes sterile technique while assembling supplies for the lab.
• Monitors patient ECG and blood pressure and reports to Physician in real time.
• Answers the phone in the cardiac catheterization or vascular lab courteously and promptly.
• Coordinates the lab schedule with patient demand and physician availability.
• Acts as code team member for resuscitation under physician supervision.
• Documents procedures and bills per EMR documentation; assists with inventory.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Medical Imaging program graduate

Radiography license

ARRT certification

BLS certification

Job description

Below, you’ll find other important information about this position.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

• Graduate of a Medical Imaging Program.
• Must possess current Radiography license as required by state board where services will be provided.

• Must be Nationally certified as defined by location where services will be provided:

MD: Registered Radiography Technologist by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) upon hire

OH: Registered Radiography Technologist by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) upon hire

PA: Registered Radiography Technologist by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) within Six (6) months of graduation from Medical Imaging program.

WV: Registered Radiography Technologist by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) upon hire

• Certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire
• State criminal background check and Federal (if applicable), as required for regulated areas.

Preferred Qualifications

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

• Obtain Dysthymia course certification through WVU Medicine within one year of hire.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification.

Experience

• One (1) year of experience as a CV interventional radiologic technologist.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Obtains and prepares medications under direct Physician order for procedure.
• Observes sterile technique while assembling supplies necessary for physician and other lab personnel involved to scrub and enter the lab without infraction 100% of the time.
• Continuously monitors patient’s ECG and blood pressure and documenting and advising the Physician of any and all activity in an accurate and timely manner and providing documentation that will become part of the patient’s permanent record.
• Answers the phone in the cardiac catheterization or vascular laboratory’s in a courteous manner and timely fashion, identifying unit and self at all times
• Coordinates the laboratory’s procedural schedule/load with patient demand and physician schedules
• Acts as the laboratory’s code team by initiating resuscitative measures and cardiac defibrillators under the direct supervision of the physician in charge
• Correctly documents all procedures performed and utilizes the inventory control system that is established. Correctly bills for all procedures by using the EMR for documentation. Assists with inventory counts.
• Escorts patient safely to the appropriate departments.
• Applies electrocautery and ablation pad under supervision of the Physician.
• Instructs radiography students in the clinical setting with regard to patient positioning, technique selection, manipulation of equipment and the use of accessory devices to obtain Radiographic images
• Monitors and interprets Hemodynamic monitoring.
• Prepares entry site applicable to the procedure using sterile technique.
• Participates in Inventory Management of the department.
• Checks and prepares patient prior to procedure.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift, push, or pull a minimum of 40 pounds.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to; moving mechanical parts; airborne particles; body fluids; toxic or caustic chemicals; and risk of electrical shock.

Skills And Abilities

• Possesses the interpersonal skills to positively and effectively communicate, negotiate, and resolve conflict.
• Motivation and drive for continuous development of self.
• Cooperatively interacts with the health care team to support and contribute to the shared group goals.

The CV Interventional Radiology Clinical Ladder is a system-wide clinical advancement program to enhance professional development, provide a reward system for quality clinical performance, promote quality imaging care, and improve job satisfaction for interventional radiologic technologists.

To apply for the next level, the CV interventional radiology technologist must meet the requirements of their current level. They must also meet the required years of experience, degree, and certification to apply for the next level.

Level 1

• No experience required.
• All CV Interventional Radiologic Technologists with less than 12 months of experienceenter at Level one.

Level 2

• Meets requirements for previous level.
• One year of experience.
• Complete competency of Skill Set Tech 1.
• Complete Workday course.

Level 3

• Meets requirements for previous levels.
• One continuing education pathway.
• Three years of experience.
• Compliant in 3 leadership/supervisory skills.
• Complete competency of Skill Set Tech 1 and 2.

Level 4

• Meets requirements for previous levels.
• One continuing education pathway.
• Five years of experience.
• Compliant in 5 leadership/supervisory skills.
• Complete competency of Skill Set Tech 1, 2 and 3

Additional Job Description

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Exempt/Non-Exempt

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company

BMC Berkeley Medical Center

Cost Center

133 BMC HVI Cardio Invasive Lab

Address

2500 Hospital Drive

Martinsburg

West Virginia

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.