Cardiovascular Technologist - Per Diem

Wayne Memorial Hospital Honesdale, Pa; Honesdale (Wayne County); On-site; USD 48,000 - 76,000; Part time

Job summary

Wayne Memorial Hospital Honesdale, Pa seeks a Per Diem Radiologic Technologist specializing in cardiovascular and peripheral vascular procedures. You will assist physicians during diagnostic and invasive procedures, perform scrub and hemodynamic monitoring during cardiac catheterizations, and prepare/provide care before, during, and after procedures while maintaining all pertinent records.

Applicants should hold ARRT certification; RCIS is preferred and must be obtained within 24 months.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an approved school of radiologic technology.
• ARRT certification required.
• RCIS certification preferred; RCIS must be obtained within 24 months.
• 2–3 years clinical experience in diagnostic/interventional cardiac catheterization lab.
• Knowledge of 12-Lead EKG interpretation.
• Physiologic monitoring and intra-cardiac pressure waveform knowledge.
• Pacemaker operations.
• Familiar with radiographic equipment related to cardiac care.

Responsibilities

• Under general supervision, provides technical support to physician during diagnostic and invasive cardiovascular and peripheral vascular procedures.
• Performs scrub and hemodynamic monitoring with cardiac catheterizations and interventional radiology procedures.
• Provides care assessment before, during, and after procedures to patients.
• Prepares and maintains all pertinent information related to procedures.

Skills

12-Lead EKG interpretation

Physiologic monitoring

Pacemaker operation

Cardiac physiology understanding

Education

ARRT certification

RCIS certification preferred

Must obtain RCIS within 24 months

2–3 years cath lab experience

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.