Cardiovascular Technologist - Per Diem

WMH Alzheimer’s Support Group; Honesdale (Wayne County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

WMH Alzheimer’s Support Group seeks a Radiologic Technologist with expertise in cardiac catheterization and invasive cardiovascular procedures. The role supports physicians during diagnostic and interventional procedures and provides patient care before, during, and after procedures.

Ideal candidates hold ARRT certification with RCIS preferred, and have 2–3 years’ cath lab experience plus proficiency in 12-Lead EKG interpretation and physiologic monitoring.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an approved school of radiologic technology.
• ARRT certification required; RCIS preferred and must obtain within 24 months of employment.
• 2–3 years of clinical experience in diagnostic/interventional cath lab preferred.
• Experience with 12-Lead EKG interpretation and physiologic monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Assist physician during diagnostic and invasive cardiovascular and peripheral vascular procedures.
• Scrub and monitor hemodynamics during cardiac catheterizations.
• Provide pre-, intra-, and post-procedure care and instruction to patients.

Skills

Cardiovascular procedures

Hemodynamic monitoring

Cardiac catheterization

12-Lead EKG interpretation

Pacemaker operations

Education

ARRT certification

RCIS certification (preferred)

Graduate from an approved school of radiologic technology

Job description

Under general supervision, provides technical support and assistance to the physician during diagnostic and invasive cardiovascular and peripheral vascular procedures. Performs scrub and hemodynamic monitoring with cardiac catheterizations, vascular and interventional radiology procedures using clinical knowledge, technical skills and professional judgment in accordance with professional and departmental standards as protocols. Provides care assessment prior, during, and post proceduralinstruction to patients. Prepares and maintains all pertinent information related to procedures.

Graduate from an approved school of radiologic technology. Certification as an ARRT; Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) certification preferred; Must obtain within 24 months of employment; 2-3 years clinical experience in diagnostic and/or interventional cardiac catheterization lab preferred. Demonstrates clinical competence in basic cardiac physiology/pathology, 12-Lead EKG interpretation; physiologic monitoring (intra cardiac pressure waveform knowledge), pacemaker operations (implantable and external) and other radiographic equipment related to cardiac care.

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