CV Rad Technologist - Cardiovascular - Full-Time

Mercy Medical Center; United States; Presencial; USD 60.000 - 80.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Sign-on bonus up to $30,000

Descripción de la vacante

Mercy Medical Center is seeking a Radiologic Technologist for the cardiovascular department in a day shift. The role involves operating x-ray equipment in the cath lab and supporting patient care with emphasis on safety and accuracy.

You must live within a 20 minute drive of Mercy's main campus and be available for rotating call. The position offers a $30,000 sign-on bonus for external hires and a 40-hour work week with standard benefits.

Formación

• Knowledge of cardiac catheterization/cardiovascular procedures and equipment is desirable.
• Competent with information and computer systems.
• Must obtain and maintain sedation and EKG competency annually.
• Must take Medication Administration test at time of hire/transfer.

Responsabilidades

• Operates radiographic equipment following ALARA principles for safety.
• Prepares and operates equipment related to cardiac cath/angiography (ISTAT, AVOXimeter, Hemochron).
• Maintains radiographic equipment and x-ray rooms; reports malfunctions.
• Provides direct patient care ensuring quality and continuity of care.
• Contributes to efficient and fiscally responsible department operations.
• Assists with hemodynamic monitoring and procedures with physicians.
• Maintains inventory and notifies when stock is low.
• Enters patient charges and reviews for accuracy when assigned.
• Participates in on-call schedule and schedules cases as needed.
• Pulls venous and arterial lines; follows safety guidelines and reports unsafe conditions.

Conocimientos

Cardiac cath knowledge

Computer systems

EKG competency

Medication administration test

Educación

Iowa Permit to Practice

ARRT Cardiovascular Technology preferred

BLS certification

ACLS certification within 6 months

Mandatory Reporter training

Herramientas

ISTAT machine

AVOXimeter

Hemochron

Descripción del empleo

External hires are eligible for up to a $30,000 sign-on bonus. This position does require rotating call. Must live within a 20 min. driving radius to Mercy's main campus.

Work Shift Day

Scheduled Weekly Hours 40

Summary

This position supports Mercy's philosophy of patient centered care by performing all required procedures in the cardiovascular department, operating specialized equipment including but not limited to the x-ray equipment within the cardiac catheterization laboratory and computer systems.

Job Duties

• Operates all radiographic equipment utilizing the ALARA (as low as reasonably achievable) principle, maintaining a safe radiological environment.
• Prepares and operates other equipment related to cardiac catheterization & angiography; i.e., ISTAT machine, AVOXimeter, Hemochron, etc.
• Maintains radiographic equipment and x-ray rooms in proper working condition, reporting malfunctions and necessary repairs to supervisory personnel.
• Provides direct patient care ensuring the quality and continuity of patient care.
• Contributes to the efficient and fiscally responsible operation of the department.
• Functions as a member of the team, including hemodynamic monitoring and assisting with physicians during procedures.
• Assists in maintaining adequate supply inventory for the department, notifies appropriate person when stock is low.
• Enters patient charges and reviews for accuracy if assigned.
• Participates in on-call schedule, working as needed after normal operating hours.
• Schedules cases as needed.
• Pulls venous and arterial lines.
• Follows Mercy's safety guidelines, carries out job-specific safety duties and responsibilities, and promptly reports any unsafe conditions, situations, incidents and injuries.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Basic knowledge of cardiac catheterization/cardiovascular procedures and equipment is desirable.
• Competent with information and computer systems.
• Must obtain and maintain sedation and EKG competency annually.
• Must take Medication Administration test at time of hire/transfer.

Professional Experience

• Experience in cardiovascular or interventional radiology preferred.
• One year experience in diagnostic imaging preferred.

Education

Education sufficient to obtain required licensure/certifications.

• Licensure, Certification, Registration Iowa Permit to Practice required.
• American Registry of Radiologic Technology required, certification as Cardiovascular Technologist preferred.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS), certification in accordance with American Heart Association required.
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), certification in accordance with American Heart Association required within 6 months of hire.
• Iowa Dependent Adult Abuse and Iowa Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter training required.
• Employee must submit certification of completed training to Human Resources prior to start or transfer date.

Physical Requirements Heavy: Exert 50-100 lbs. of force occasionally and/or 25-50 lbs. of force frequently

Pay Rate Type Hourly

Mercy is an independent, community-based organization supporting the Cedar Rapids area for over 120 years.

Mercy is an equal-opportunity employer.

We value diversity, equity, and inclusion and therefore evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.