Interventional Radiologic Technologist (AART) ($20,000 Signing Bonus) /Electrophysiology

St. Vincent's Medical Center; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus up to $20,000

Free parking

Generous paid time off

Job summary

St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Bridgeport is seeking a Radiology Technician specializing in electrophysiology to support pre-, during and post-procedure activities.

You will facilitate EP lab equipment setup, assist physicians with instrumentation, capture and store data, and coordinate with clinical teams for outpatient and inpatient procedures. Requires Connecticut licensure as Radiology Technician and ARRT certification, plus AED credentials.

Qualifications

• Licensed Radiology Technician credentialed from the Connecticut Department of Public Health.
• ARRT Radiologic Technologist certification prior to hire date.
• AED credential from AHA or Red Cross prior to hire date.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates setup and operation of EP lab equipment and troubleshooting of technical problems.
• Assists physicians with instrumentation, pacing and recording during EP procedures.
• Performs device interrogation of inpatients and post-operative devices.
• Coordinates patient care between physicians and outpatient/inpatient services, including scheduling procedures.
• Educates patients on procedure expectations before, during and after the procedure.
• Maintains a safe environment and ensures regulatory compliance.

Skills

Team collaboration

Patient interaction

Procedural support

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Graduate of Radiology Technology or Cardiac Electrophysiology program

Tools

ARRT Radiography Credential

CT DPH Radiology License

AED Certification (AHA/Red Cross)

Job description

Location Detail: St Vincents Medical Center (10427)

Shift Detail: Monday-Friday 7a-5:30pNo holidays, weekends, or call.

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Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network.

St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Bridgeport has more than 3,200 employees. It includes a 473-bed community teaching hospital, a 76-bed inpatient psychiatric facility in Westport, a large multispecialty provider group, and special needs services for adults and children. St. Vincent’s is the first hospital in Fairfield County to be integrated into the Hartford HealthCare network and is the system’s second-largest hospital.

HHC offers:

• New Hires Eligible for Signing Bonus Up To $20,000 for 36+ hour positions!
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250.00 after six months of employment and up to 40% tuition discounts with partnering institutions for colleaguesAND dependents.
• Partnership with equipment manufacturers allowing for new equipment with state-of-the-art features.
• On-the-job training in a teaching hospital that offers a great learning environment.
• Opportunities for career advancement including a career ladder.
• Free parking.
• Generous Paid Time Off, 401k with company match and so much more.

Job Summary

Performs functions prior to, during and following electrophysiology procedures.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates all aspects of set up and development including responsibility and functionality of all electrophysiology (EP) lab equipment and troubleshooting equipment technical problems. Facilitates and provides Tilt Table Testing.
• Assists physician in instrumentation, pacing and recording activities during EP procedures and facilitates proper recording and storage of data.
• Performs device interrogation of inpatients and post-operative device interrogation.
• Functions as coordinator and patient liaison between physicians and outpatient clinical care, including direct involvement in patient relations. Schedules outpatient visits and inpatient procedures including coordinating necessary clinical objectives prior to procedure.
• Assists physicians in diagnosing and treating cardiac arrhythmias in an invasive procedure arena, specializing in the care of patients undergoing EP studies, device implantation and ablations.
• Educates patients of procedures expectations before, during and after the procedure.
• Acts as a resource and provides mentoring to new staff.
• Maintains a safe environment. Ensures compliance with current regulatory requirements.
• Functions in all roles rotating during the shift as defined.
• Participates in activities for professional development and maintains required clinical knowledge, technical skills, training and credentials.
• Performs all duties in a manner that promotes team concepts and reflects the organization's mission and philosophy.
• Other Duties as assigned.
• Follows safe guidelines and limitations for receiving, transporting, and stocking of intravenous (IV) fluids as related to specified essential job duties. Ensures that intravenous (IV) fluids are kept safe and secure, have not been tampered with and are not expired. Intravenous (IV) fluids are defined as solutions containing 5 % dextrose, 0.9 % sodium chloride or combinations of these two solutions.

Qualifications

Licensure / Certification / Registration

• Licensed Radiology Technician credentialed from the Connecticut Departmentof Public Health obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
• Radiologic Technologist specializing in Radiography credentialed from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

One or more of the following:

• Certified Heart Saver AED credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
• Certified Heart Saver AED credentialed from the American Red Crossobtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

Education

• High School Diploma/GED.
• Graduate of an accredited Radiology Technology or Cardiac Electrophysiology program required.
• Minimum of two years related experience required.
• Preferred: Competency in Advanced ECG interpretation with EP mapping and ablation system.

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