Cardiovascular Tech - OMC Baton Rouge Cardiac Cath Lab - PRN, Days

Ochsner Health System; Baton Rouge (LA); Sur place; USD 39 000 - 55 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Ochsner Health System is seeking staff for the catheterization laboratory at Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge. The role involves operating diagnostic fluoroscopy equipment, monitoring patient vitals, and assisting physicians during procedures in a high-volume cardiovascular setting.

The position requires a Registered Radiologic Technologist or Cardiovascular Technologist, active Louisiana license, ARRT, and BLS. ACLS obtainable after hire; RCIS preferred.

Qualifications

• Required – High school diploma or equivalent.
• Registered Radiologic Technologist or Registered Cardiovascular Technologist.
• Current Louisiana license and ARRT license.
• BLS Certification through the American Heart Association.
• ACLS can be obtained after hire; RCIS is preferred.

Responsabilités

• Operates monitoring and recording devices under physician direction to obtain medical data.
• Operates Radiographic fluoroscopy equipment to obtain diagnostic images of coronary and peripheral vascular disease.
• Orders equipment in a timely and cost-efficient manner.
• Turns on all radiographic equipment in the morning; checks patient in with nurse.

Connaissances

Data entry

Verbal communication

Written communication

Proficiency with Windows apps

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Formation

Registered Radiologic Technologist

Cardiovascular Technologist

Louisiana license

ARRT license

High school diploma or equivalent

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification (obtain after hire)

RCIS (preferred)

Description du poste

We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, andinnovate.Webelieve that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways.

We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, andinnovate.Webelieve that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways.

This job assumes responsibility for the operation of the catheterization laboratory. Operates diagnostic fluoroscopy equipment, monitors patient vitals, performs routine calculations, and assists the physician upon request. Prepares the procedure rooms, equipment, and patient for the procedure. Also assumes responsibility for the transmission and the verification of transmission of digital angiography procedures on the network database.

We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, andinnovate.Webelieve that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways.

This job assumes responsibility for the operation of the catheterization laboratory. Operates diagnostic fluoroscopy equipment, monitors patient vitals, performs routine calculations, and assists the physician upon request. Prepares the procedure rooms, equipment, and patient for the procedure. Also assumes responsibility for the transmission and the verification of transmission of digital angiography procedures on the network database.

Location: Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge

Schedule: PRN position with call required

Education

Required – High school diploma or equivalent

Work Experience

Required -1 year radiology and angiography experience in order to become familiar with cardiovascular procedures

Certifications

Required -Registered Radiologic Technologist or Registered Cardiovascular Technologist
Current Louisiana and ARRT license

Basic Life Support Certification through the American Heart Association

Advanced Cardiac Life Support through the American Heart Association can be obtained after hired.

Preferred -RCIS certification

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of information.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally.
• Must be proficient with Windows-style applications, various software packages specific to role and keyboard.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented; experience performing complex tasks which may be hazardous to the patient's welfare and skills to detect equipment malfunctions.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to deal effectively and courteously with a diverse group of internal/external visitors in a highly stressful atmosphere.
• An interest and curiosity to learn new procedures.
• Knowledge of Heart and Vascular catheterization.

Job Duties

• Operates monitoring and recording devices under physician direction to obtain necessary medical data and ensure patient safety.
• Operates Radiographic fluoroscopy equipment to obtain diagnostic images of coronary artery disease and peripheral vascular disease.
• Orders equipment in a timely and cost-efficient manner.
• Turns on all of the radiographic equipment in the AM.
• Assists nurse in checking patient in.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
• Other related duties as required.

Physical and Environmental Demands

Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible. NOTE: The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible.

Must be able to move throughout and between facilities.
Must be able to stoop, bend, reach and grab with arms and hands, manual dexterity.
Must be able to work flexible schedule (e.g. 24/7, weekend, holiday, on call availability).

Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue.

Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the

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