CV Interventional Tech (PRN)

Wheeling Hospital; Wheeling (WV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Wheeling Hospital in West Virginia seeks a skilled CV interventional radiologic technologist to assist physicians during invasive cardiac procedures, including diagnostic heart catheterization, interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, device implants, and peripheral vascular work.

The role requires a radiography license, ARRT registration, BLS within 30 days of hire, and the ability to monitor hemodynamics, maintain sterile technique, and participate in lab operations and inventory

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Medical Imaging Program.
• Must possess current Radiography license as required by state board where services will be provided.
• ARRT registration upon hire where applicable.
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire.
• State and federal background checks as required.

Responsibilities

• Obtains and prepares medications under physician order.
• Maintains sterile technique and prepares supplies for procedures.
• Monitors patient ECG and blood pressure; communicates findings to physician.
• Coordinates procedural scheduling with patient demand and physician schedules.
• Assists with resuscitation and defibrillation under physician supervision.
• Documents all procedures and assists with inventory and billing in EMR.
• Guides radiography students in proper positioning and technique.
• Prepares access sites using sterile technique and escorts patients.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Continuous development

Team collaboration

Education

WV Radiography License

ARRT certification

BLS certification

Tools

None

Job description

To perform as a technologist and assist the physician with patients who have had a variety of invasive cardiac procedures including but not limited to diagnostic heart catheterization, interventional cardiac procedures, electrophysiological, device implantations, and peripheral vascular procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

• Graduate of a Medical Imaging Program.
• Must possess current Radiography license as required by state board where services will be provided.

• MD: Radiographer license through the Maryland Board of Physicians
• OH: Radiographer license through the Ohio Board of Radiology
• PA: No state license required
• WV: Radiography License through the West Virginia Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Technology Board.

National Certification

• MD: Registered Radiography Technologist by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) upon hire
• OH: Registered Radiography Technologist by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) upon hire
• PA: Registered Radiography Technologist by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) within Six (6) months of graduation from Medical Imaging program.
• WV: Registered Radiography Technologist by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) upon hire

• Certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire
• State criminal background check and Federal (if applicable), as required for regulated areas.

Preferred Qualifications

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

• Obtain Dysthymia course certification through WVU Medicine within one year of hire.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification.

Experience

• One (1) year of experience as a CV interventional radiologic technologist.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Obtains and prepares medications under direct Physician order for procedure.
• Observes sterile technique while assembling supplies necessary for physician and other lab personnel involved to scrub and enter the lab without infraction 100% of the time.
• Continuously monitors patient’s ECG and blood pressure and documenting and advising the Physician of any and all activity in an accurate and timely manner and providing documentation that will become part of the patient’s permanent record.
• Answers the phone in the cardiac catheterization or vascular laboratory’s in a courteous manner and timely fashion, identifying unit and self at all times
• Coordinates the laboratory’s procedural schedule/load with patient demand and physician schedules
• Acts as the laboratory’s code team by initiating resuscitative measures and cardiac defibrillators under the direct supervision of the physician in charge
• Correctly documents all procedures performed and utilizes the inventory control system that is established. Correctly bills for all procedures by using the EMR for documentation. Assists with inventory counts.
• Escorts patient safely to the appropriate departments.
• Applies electrocautery and ablation pad under supervision of the Physician.
• Instructs radiography students in the clinical setting with regard to patient positioning, technique selection, manipulation of equipment and the use of accessory devices to obtain Radiographic images
• Monitors and interprets Hemodynamic monitoring.
• Prepares entry site applicable to the procedure using sterile technique.
• Participates in Inventory Management of the department.
• Checks and prepares patient prior to procedure.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift, push, or pull a minimum of 40 pounds.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to; moving mechanical parts; airborne particles; body fluids; toxic or caustic chemicals; and risk of electrical shock.

Skills And Abilities

• Possesses the interpersonal skills to positively and effectively communicate, negotiate, and resolve conflict.
• Motivation and drive for continuous development of self.
• Cooperatively interacts with the health care team to support and contribute to the shared group goals.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

0

Shift

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company

WH Wheeling Hospital Inc.

Cost Center

133 WH HVI Cardio Invasive Lab

Address

1 Medical Park Drive

Wheeling

West Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws.

WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.