Charge Radiology Technologist - Cath Lab/Vascular

BJC HealthCare; Belleville (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid on-call compensation

ACLS and BLS training required

Cath Lab experience preferred

Job summary

Memorial Hospital Belleville is seeking a Full-Time Charge Advanced Modality - Cath Lab/Vascular Radiology Technologist (Imaging) to join the Cardiac Cath Lab team at Memorial Hospital Belleville in Belleville, IL.

You will perform diagnostic imaging procedures in advanced modalities, assist in prep and recovery, and help supervise daily shift operations. ACLS/BLS required; 2+ years experience preferred; 4x10 hour days with rotating days off and on-call compensation.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patient and equipment for procedures.
• Performs studies independently, in on-call situations, portable exams, and other site as required by work area.
• Oversees shift operations to include daily workflow, assignments, lunch schedules, and adjusts priorities and assignments to best meet department needs.
• Serves as the clinical resource and expert for the technologists. Their responsibilities include but are not limited to: problem solving, assisting with difficult exams, and mentoring.
• Serves as the clinical liaison between the team and supervisor. Ensures that proper information is communicated from the team and escalated to the supervisor appropriately. Maintains/orders necessary supplies for department needs.

Education

Associate degree or trade school equivalency

Job description

Additional Information About the Role

BJC HealthCare System is hiring a Full-Time Charge Advanced Modality - Cath Lab/Vascular Radiology Technologist (Imaging) for Memorial Hospital (Belleville, IL) - Cardiac Cath Lab

Position Details:

• Day Shift Hours: 4 days per week @ 10-hour shifts with Rotating days off


• Paid on Call Compensation — even if you're not called in for evenings, weekends, and holidays


• Scrub procedures including Cardiac Catheterizations, Pacemakers, Vascular procedures, EP procedures


• Assist in prep and recovery (as needed)


• ACLS, BLS needed


• Cath Lab experience (preferred)

Requirements:

• Associate's Degree or Trade School equivalency (or higher level of education)


• Certification as a Registered Technologist in Radiography - R.T.(R)


• 2 years or more experience

Experience:

• Could be a good fit if experience in one of the following areas: MR, CT, RT, X-ray, Radiology, Medical Imaging, ARRT, BD, CI, N, VI, ASRT, Radiologic, Rad Tech, Student Radiology, Student in clinicals, General Radiology (X-Ray Tech), Entry Level, Radiologic Technologist, Radiographer, Rad Tech, Radiology Tech, Medical Imaging, RT, ARRT, Cardiovascular Technologist, Interventional Radiology Technologist, Cardiac Interventional Technologist, and Cardiac Catheterization Technologist, Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist, Interventional Radiologic Technologist, Cath Lab Technologist, Special Procedures Technologist. OR Technologist / Operating Room Radiology Tech, Imaging Specialist - Operating Room, Interventional Technologist, Surgical Technologist – Imaging, Interventional/Surgical), Radiologic Technologist - Operating Room, Scrub Tech Radiology Technologist, RCIS, CIT, CVL

Overview

Memorial Hospital Belleville is an acute care hospital offering medical and surgical services plus critical and emergency care including Children’s at Memorial for pediatric emergency care. It provides patients a full complement of diagnostic and treatment services as well as heart and vascular care. Memorial, offering medical and surgical services plus critical care, is an accredited Chest Pain Center with PCI by the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care and is designated as an Acute Stroke Ready Hospital by the Illinois Department of Public Health. In addition, Memorial Belleville recently was accredited by the American College of Radiology as a designated Lung Cancer Screening Center. Since 2008, it has been designated as a Magnet-recognized organization for nursing excellence by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

Memorial Hospital Shiloh, a 94-bed, all-private suite hospital was recognized with Magnet status in 2018 and provides emergency care, labor & delivery, nursery, medical and surgical services plus critical care.

The Cardiac Cath Lab at Memorial Hospital is a diagnostic and therapeutic service department. Services delivered are based on direct physician orders and available in both the inpatient and outpatient setting.

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

Performs diagnostic imaging procedures in at least one advanced imaging modality (defined as MRI,CT, IVR, Mammography, Bone Density, Cardiac Catherization) on adults and/or pediatric patients for the purpose of diagnosis and/or treatment, and quality control.. Assists staff technologist in prioritizing and problem solving patient care or imaging issues, and serves as a resource person. Delegates tasks to ensure proper daily operations. Assumes responsibilities of supervisor in their absence. Assists in the development and training of students and/or new employees. Provides continuing mentorship to adv. mod tech, adv. mod senior tech, and Adv. Mod CI.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patient and equipment for procedures.


• Performs studies independently, in on-call situations, portable exams, and other site as required by work area.


• Oversees shift operations to include daily workflow, assignments, lunch schedules, and adjusts priorities and assignments to best meet department needs. Enters/escalates IT and equipment tickets.


• Serves as the clinical resource and expert for the technologists. Their responsibilities include but are not limited to: problem solving, assisting with difficult exams, and mentoring.


• Serves as the clinical liaison between the team and supervisor. Ensures that proper information is communicated from the team and escalated to the supervisor appropriately. Maintains/orders necessary supplies for department needs.

Minimum Requirements

Education

• Associate or Trade School Equi

Experience

• 2-5 years

Supervisor Experience

• No Experience

Licenses & Certifications

• IEMA - Illinois only, excl MRI


• RTR,CT,MR,M,BD,CI,VI,RCIS,RCES

Preferred Requirements

Experience

• 5-10 years

Licenses & Certifications

• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

Benefits and Legal Statement

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At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date


• Disability insurance* paid for by BJC


• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution


• 401(k) plan with BJC match


• Tuition Assistance available on first day


• BJC Institute for Learning and Development


• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts


• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time


• Adoption assistance

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The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer