Cath Lab Technician - Prov Cardiovascular Lab - Providence

USA Health Systems; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

USA Health in Mobile, AL is seeking a skilled Radiologic Technologist to support interventional and diagnostic cardiology imaging. The role involves scrub assist in catheter-based procedures, image labeling, and maintaining high aseptic standards, while adhering to radiation safety and infection control guidelines.

You will collaborate with physicians, technologists, and nursing staff to ensure timely, high-quality exams, accurate CPT/HCPCS coding, and reliable PACS availability for physician

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent with 2 years of cardiovascular experience.
• Or completion of an allied health program with required ARRT/CCI/RCIS/NBSTSA certifications within six months.
• BCLS and ACLS certifications required within 180 days.
• Advanced registry is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist interventional or diagnostic cardiologists as scrub assistant during catheter procedures.
• Perform imaging with proper labeling and setup; maintain sterile technique and safety standards.
• Adhere to infection control and radiation safety guidelines; ensure timely PACS availability for physician review.

Skills

Imaging equipment

Radiology procedures

CPR certified

Radiation safety

Education

High School Diploma

ARRT Radiography

CCI RCIS

Tools

PACS system

RIS (Radiology Info System)

Job description

Overview

USA Health is Transforming Medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community. USA Health is changing how medical care, education, and research impact the health of people who live in Mobile and the surrounding area. Our team of doctors, advanced care providers, nurses, therapists, and researchers provides the region's most advanced medicine at multiple facilities, campuses, clinics, and classrooms. We offer patients convenient access to innovative treatments and advancements that improve the health and overall well-being of our community.

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of related digital image management tasks as necessary, i.e., exceptions, annotations; maintains competency by demonstrating a complete working knowledge of all imaging equipment and supplies, including but not limited to: angiographic suites, C-arm, ultrasound (for vascular access and for assisting with ultrasound procedures under the direction of the Cardiologist), ablation catheters and equipment, vascular and non-vascular catheters and guidewires, sterile technique for device implants.
• Demonstrates proper positioning for routine and procedural exams. Adjusts immobilization devices and equipment, with physician guidance as needed.
• Maintains competency in the performance of high aseptic standards, including competency in scrub procedures and sterile techniques.
• Maintains competency in a variety of diagnostic and interventional cardiology examinations performed, appropriate set up, and possible supplies required for each.
• Directly assists the Interventional or Diagnostic Cardiologists by functioning in a scrub assistant role during catheter-based procedures.
• Appropriately labels patient position to reflect correct orientation of images.
• Adjusts technical factors in proportion to patient and body part being examined while minimizing radiation.
• Provides radiation protection to patient, family, staff and self according to prescribed safety standards.
• Reviews requests and written orders checking for special instructions from physicians and consults with physician as needed.
• Pleasantly greets patient, confirming their identity using two identifiers and introducing oneself; completely explains examination procedure to the patient and family, if present.
• Performs advanced modality examinations as assigned.
• Performs visual preventive safety inspections of all equipment used and communicates problems to supervisor/assistant director/director.
• Maintains necessary inventory of supplies, rotating stock in an orderly fashion and eliminating outdated items.
• Maintains orderliness and cleanliness of the department.
• Recognizes emergency situations and initiates code procedures as needed.
• Completes all aspects of a patient’s exam, including ensuring images are available for physician review on PACS in a timely manner, charging procedures and supplies, documenting contrast usage, and documenting history or additional PACS notes.
• Maintains current knowledge of CPT/HCPCS codes and appropriate coding of complex procedures.
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to current Infection Control and Safety Standards.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending education workshops, reviewing professional publications, and/or participating in professional societies.
• Completes all mandatory educational requirements in a timely manner.
• Accepts and completes all duties positively and without conflict.
• Cooperates, helps others, and improves the performance of the unit.
• Adheres to the approved Standards of Performance.
• Communicates and uses appropriate customer relation skills with patients, families, and all members of the healthcare team.
• Abides by and enforces all compliance requirements and policies and performs these responsibilities in an ethical manner consistent with the organization’s values.
• Adheres to hospital and departmental policies including confidentiality'
• Utilizes proper body mechanics when moving, positioning and transferring patients without assistance or with assistance when needed for patient safety and when moving equipment/supplies that are necessary to perform essential functions.
• Demonstrates CPR according to American Heart Association standards.
• Assists with training radiology students.
• Participates on committees as assigned.
• Participates in Performance Improvement and Quality Control activities as assigned.
• Completes all mandatory department, educational and hospital requirements
• Adheres to current Infection Control and Safety Standards
• Regular and prompt attendance
• Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required
• Related duties as assigned

Additional Information

Employees must be in a regular position, working 20 hours or more per week (.50 FTE or greater) to qualify for benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent and 2 years of cardiovascular experience Required OR
• Completion of a related allied health program and registration/certification with one of the following certifying boards within six months of employment: American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Radiography Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) as a Certified Cardiographic Technician (CCT) or Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) Certified Surgical Technologist by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA). Required
• Advanced registry is highly Preferred
• BCLS - Basic Life Support within 180 Days Required
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support within 180 Days Required
• Comparable combination of education and experience may substitute for the above requirements.