Invasive Cath Lab/Interventional Radiology Technologist - Full Time

St. Luke’s Health Network, Inc.; Sellersville (Bucks County); In loco; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

St. Luke's University Health Network in Bucks County, PA, seeks an experienced professional to support interventional radiology and the cardiac catheterization lab. The role involves tech-assisted procedures, image management, and patient observation.

Candidates should have an invasive cardiovascular technologist or radiology technologist credential, BLS/ACLS, and comfort with Epic. Join a team dedicated to excellence in patient care.

Competenze

• Evidence of tech proficiency in interventional procedures.
• Experience with diagnostic/therapeutic procedures in IR/ Cath Lab is preferred.
• Ability to document accurately in Epic and communicate observations.

Mansioni

• Assists interventional radiologist/cardiologist in procedures.
• Maintains equipment and troubleshoots issues in the lab.
• Monitors hemodynamics and responds to parameter changes.
• Ensures accurate patient identification and imaging data sent to PACS.

Conoscenze

Procedural support

Epic documentation

Cardiac cath lab support

Interventional radiology

Formazione

Registered Invasive Cardiovascular Technologist

Registered Radiology Technologist

Cardiovascular Technician training

Strumenti

Epic

Descrizione del lavoro

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Demonstrates technological proficiency in assisting with all procedures performed with respective physicians in interventional radiology and/or cardiac catheterization lab
• Directly assists interventional radiologist and/or Cardiologist in the performance of various diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
• Communicates clinical observations during procedures to performing Physician
• Remains current in practice and utilizes expertise in the technological aspects of interventional radiology and/or invasive cardiology
• Demonstrates proficiency in the operation of all equipment and supplies utilized in interventional services and demonstrates the ability to troubleshoot equipment and issues effectively
• Accountable for accurate procedural documentation in Epic
• Demonstrates the action of understanding specific medications utilized in Cardiac catheterization procedures and comprehends indications for usage
• Monitors hemodynamic status of patients and responds appropriately to fluctuation of parameters
• Demonstrates proficiency in maintaining hemostasis of access sites
• Accountable for quality of digital images sent to PACS. Verify correct patient is selected from worklist, ensures accuracy of Medical Record information prior to being sent to PACS

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

• Sit up to 2 hours per day; 1 hour at a time.
• Stand for up to 10 hours per day; 8 hours at a time.
• Walk 6 hours per day; 10 minutes at a time.
• Consistently lift, carry and push objects up to 10 lbs.
• Occasionally lift, carry and push objects up to 75 lbs.
• Transports patients weighing up to 500 lbs. via wheelchair, bed and/or stretcher.
• Frequently stoop and bend.
• Frequently reach above shoulder level.
• Must be able to perceive attributes of an object through touch.
• Must be able to hear as it relates to normal conversation and high and low frequencies.
• Must be able to see as it relates to general, near, far, color and peripheral vision.

EDUCATION:

• Registered Invasive Cardiovascular Technologist or Registered Radiology Technologist (current NJ license if working in NJ) or trained Cardiovascular Technician.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• At least 1-year experience in Interventional Radiology and/or Cardiac Catheterization lab, preferred.
• If Radiology Technologist encouraged to obtain VIR, CVT encouraged to obtain RCIS each when board eligible.
• Obtain BLS and ACLS by completion of orientation.
• History of computer usage experience required.

St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.