Cardiovascular Tech II - FT Day

Guthrie; Sayre (Bradford County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus up to $50,000

Job summary

Guthrie is seeking an Interventional Radiology Technologist to support physicians during a range of interventional procedures using CT and other imaging modalities. The role requires sterile technique, cross-sectional anatomy knowledge, and credentialing in VI/IR-CT as needed.

Experience in a cardiovascular lab is preferred, with ARRT certification required. The position offers a sign-on bonus up to $50,000 for external applicants and per diem for full-time candidates, reflecting the demanding

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year radiologic technologist experience preferred.
• Prior experience in Cardiovascular lab favorable.
• CT/VI certification to qualify; credentialing in VI IR/CT within 18 months if not already obtained.

Responsibilities

• Scrubs and assists physicians with interventional procedures.
• Prepares sterile table and environment for procedures.
• Positions patient for optimal imaging and to minimize radiation exposure.
• Practices radiation safety for patients and staff.
• Learn radiological computer functions and equipment controls in cardiovascular lab and OR.

Skills

ARRT(R) certification

VI/CI certification preferred

Education

Radiologic Technology Program (Two years)

Job description

This position currently offers up to $50,000 in signing bonus for external applicants as well as internal per diem to full time candidates.

Summary:

The primary responsibility is to set up and assist the physicians in performing a variety of interventional procedures, which require sterile technique, introduction of medical devices into designated areas of the body and operation of a variety of medical equipment, including CT equipment. This specialized multimodality role requires specific knowledge of cross-sectional human anatomy and its application in computed tomography, inclusive of post processing applications and including drainages, biopsies, and peripheral vascular examinations combined with ARRT(CI) which uses specialized equipment to perform diagnostic angiographic procedures and complex vascular and nonvascular interventional and therapeutic procedures.

Experience:

Minimum of one-year radiological technologist experience preferred. Prior experience in the Cardiovascular lab favorable. Prefer CT/VI certification to qualify. This is a Multimodality staff position with ability to operate Computed Tomography equipment and must be credentialed in VI IR/CT within 18 months if not already obtained

Education:

Certification from an approved Radiological Technology Program (Two years).

Licenses:

ARRT(R) certification required, Advanced certification ARRT(VI) or ARRT(CI) preferred.

Essential Functions:

1. Practices sterile technique. Assists the physicians with procedures, performs scrub duties according to standard care plan, physician preference, policy and procedure.
2. Prepares sterile table and environment for interventional procedures.
3. Positions patient to get optimal imaging of anatomic structures. This is critical to minimize radiation exposure and the injection volumes of contrast agents.
4. Practices radiation safety for patients' and staff safety always.
5. Learn radiological computer functions and equipment controls in areas of cardiovascular lab and the Operating room.
6. Utilizes highly sophisticated equipment such as computerized tomography scanners, computerized fluoroscopy, biplane imaging, pressure injectors, patient monitors, etc. taking education, training, and available resources into account for appropriate usage.

Other Duties:

1. Maintains clean, safe work environment.
2. Provide patient care within the cardiovascular technologists' scope of practice.
3. Complete understanding of the functionality of the EPIC and PACS programs as they relate to the cardiovascular lab.
4. Basic scheduling functions to coordinate procedures with physicians, imaging modalities, Anesthesia and required supplies.
5. Provide staff and patient education for post procedural care.
6. Maintaining regulatory training per hospital policy.