Interventional Radiology Tech - Cardiac Cath Lab (Sign-On)

Mercy Medical Center; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $30,000

Job summary

Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to support the cardiac catheterization laboratory and operate specialized x-ray equipment. You will perform imaging in alignment with ALARA principles and assist physicians during procedures to ensure patient safety.

The role requires ARRT certification, Iowa licensure, BLS and ACLS within 6 months, plus competency in sedation/EKG and medication administration.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of cardiac catheterization/cardiovascular procedures and equipment 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.

Responsibilities

• Operates radiographic equipment using ALARA principles for safe imaging.
• Prepares and operates equipment related to cardiac catheterization and angiography.
• Maintains radiographic equipment and x-ray rooms and reports malfunctions.
• Provides direct patient care ensuring quality and continuity.
• Contributes to efficient and fiscally responsible department operations.
• Assists physicians during procedures and monitors hemodynamics.
• Maintains supply 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 and follows safety guidelines.

Skills

Cardiac procedures knowledge

Computer systems

Sedation/EKG competency

Medication administration test

Education

Licensure/certifications required

Tools

ISTAT machine

AVOXimeter

Hemochron

Job description

Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to support the cardiac catheterization laboratory and operate specialized x-ray equipment. You will perform imaging in alignment with ALARA principles and assist physicians during procedures to ensure patient safety.

The role requires ARRT certification, Iowa licensure, BLS and ACLS within 6 months, plus competency in sedation/EKG and medication administration.