Cardiovascular Radiographer I

SEH Saint Elizabeth Medical Center, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health coverage within 30 days

PTO & flexible schedules

Retirement match

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Career advancement / mentorship

Internal mobility

Job summary

St. Elizabeth Healthcare is seeking a Cardiovascular Radiologic Technologist I to assist in procedures on adult patients under a cardiologist’s direction, operating X-ray and related equipment with a focus on image quality and patient safety.

You will work in the cath lab environment supporting imaging, procedural assistance, and education of new staff, while applying radiation protection principles and maintaining high safety standards for patients and teams.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an approved accredited program of Radiologic Technology.
• Licenses/certifications: CPR, ACLS (must be obtained within orientation period and prior to independent work), ARRT(R) registered.

Responsibilities

• Operates and maintains radiographic, digital processing and viewing equipment for high-quality images and quantitative analysis of coronary/peripheral anatomy.
• Applies radiation safety and protection principles.
• Acts as first assistant during diagnostic and therapeutic catheterization procedures to ensure completeness of the case.
• Maintains knowledge of diagnostic and therapeutic equipment for accuracy and safety.
• Reviews pre-procedural patient assessment and communicates pertinent data to MD for imaging and safety.
• Educates new employees and mentors students in the cath lab; supports performance improvement activities and implements changes for best practice.

Job description

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Why You’ll Love Working with St. Elizabeth Healthcare At St. Elizabeth Healthcare, every role supports our mission to provide comprehensive and compassionate care to the communities we serve. For more than 160 years, St. Elizabeth Healthcare has been a trusted provider of quality care across Kentucky, Indiana, and Ohio. We’re guided by our mission to improve the health of the communities we serve and by our values of excellence, integrity, compassion, and teamwork. Our associates are the heart of everything we do.

Benefits That Support You

• Competitive pay and comprehensive health coverage within the first 30 days.
• Generous paid time off and flexible work schedules
• Retirement savings with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
• Wellness, mental health, and recognition programs
• Career advancement through mentorship and internal mobility

Job Summary

The Cardiovascular Radiologic Technologist I is a health care professional that, through the utilization of specialized equipment and under the direction of a qualified cardiologist assists procedures on adult patients resulting in accurate diagnosis and/or optimal treatment of congenital or acquired heart and/or peripheral vascular disease while maintaining maximum patient safety. CVRT‑I is primarily responsible for employing imaging techniques and operation of X‑Ray and other related equipment. Demonstrate respect, dignity, kindness and empathy in each encounter with all patients, families, visitors and other employees regardless of cultural background.

Job Description

Job Duties

• Operates and maintains all radiographic, digital, processing and viewing equipment associated with the production of high-quality images and quantitative analysis of coronary/peripheral anatomy.
• Applies principles of radiation safety and protection.
• Acts as first assistant during diagnostic and therapeutic catheterization procedures to assure completeness of case.
• Maintains a thorough knowledge in the use of all diagnostic and therapeutic equipment and products for procedures to ensure its’ accuracy and safety.
• Reviews the pre‑procedural patient assessment to obtain adequate information, communicate pertinent data to MD and ensure appropriate imaging and patient safety.
• Assist in the education process of new employees, mentors students and other healthcare professionals observing in the cath lab.
• Assist in the development of performance improvement activities in the cath lab, to include ideas, data collection, data analysis and implementing change to ensure best practice in the cath lab.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Credentials, Licenses: Graduate of an approved accredited program of Radiologic Technology. Current CPR certification ACLS certification (must be obtained within orientation period and prior to working independently) ARRT(R) registered

State Licensure

• Kentucky KBMIRT Radiation Operator's License
• Indiana Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) License to be obtained if working in Indiana

Specialized Knowledge

Understanding of radiation protection and sterile technique

Kind and Length of Experience

Licensed RT with adequate clinical experience from an approved program.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Right Career. Right Here. If you're looking for the right careers in healthcare, the right place to be is at St. Elizabeth. Join us, and you'll take pride in the level of care we offer our community. St. Elizabeth Healthcare is one of the oldest, largest and most respected medical providers in the Northern Kentucky, southeastern Indiana and Greater Cincinnati region. Together with St. Elizabeth Physicians, the affiliated multi‑specialty physician and advanced practice provider organization, we are transforming healthcare through innovative treatments, cutting‑edge technology and a heart for our community. We’re right here, sharing one mission: to improve the health of the people we serve.