Cardiovascular Technologist - Per Diem

Wayne Memorial Hospital Honesdale, Pa; Honesdale (Wayne County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne Memorial Hospital is seeking a Per Diem Radiologic Technologist specialized in cardiovascular procedures. Under supervision, you will support physicians during diagnostic and invasive cardiovascular and peripheral vascular procedures, perform scrub and hemodynamic monitoring, and provide comprehensive patient care before, during, and after procedures.

Proficiency in cardiac physiology, 12-Lead EKG interpretation, and physiologic monitoring is essential, with RCIS certification preferred

Qualifications

• Graduate from an approved school of radiologic technology.
• RCIS certification preferred; must obtain within 24 months of employment.
• ARRT certification required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Scrub and hemodynamic monitoring during cardiac catheterizations.
• Assist with vascular and interventional radiology procedures.
• Provide pre-, intra-, and post-procedure patient care assessments.

Skills

Cardiac catheterization

Interventional radiology

EKG interpretation

Pressure monitoring

Pacemaker operations

Education

Radiologic Technology degree

Tools

Radiographic equipment

Job description

Job Description

Per Diem 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 procedural instruction to patients. Prepares and maintains all pertinent information related to procedures.

Job Requirements

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.