Invasive Cath Lab/Interventional Radiology Technologist - Full Time

St. Luke's University Health Network; Sellersville (Bucks County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke’s University Health Network seeks an Invasive Cath Lab/Interventional Radiology Technologist to perform interventional radiology examinations and invasive cardiac procedures under supervision.

Duties include assisting physicians, monitoring patient status, maintaining equipment, and ensuring accurate documentation. The role requires 1 year of IR/CCL experience, registration as an invasive CV Tech or radiology tech (NJ license if working in NJ), and BLS/ACLS certification by orientation.

Qualifications

• Registered Invasive Cardiovascular Technologist or Radiology Technologist (NJ license if working in NJ) is required.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in Interventional Radiology and/or Cardiac Catheterization lab.
• BLS and ACLS certification by orientation; history of computer usage experience.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates proficiency in assisting with interventional radiology and cardiac catheterization procedures.
• Directly assists interventional radiologist and/or cardiologist during diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Communicates clinical observations to the performing physician during procedures.
• Remains current in interventional radiology/cardiology practices and equipment operation.
• Troubleshoots equipment and ensures proper functioning of all interventional tools.
• Ensures accurate procedural documentation in Epic/MIS systems.
• Understands medications used in catheterization procedures and indications for use.
• Monitors hemodynamic status and responds to parameter fluctuations.
• Maintains hemostasis of access sites.
• Verifies correct patient and data accuracy before sending images to PACS.

Skills

IR proficiency

Patient monitoring

Clinical documentation

Education

Registered Invasive Cardiovascular Technologist

Registered Radiology Technologist

BLS/ACLS Certification

Job description

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.

The Invasive Cath Lab/Interventional Radiology Technologist performs interventional radiology examinations and invasive cardiac procedures on patients based on department procedures and under the direction of appropriate supervisor.

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. ObtainBLS and ACLS by completion of orientation. History of computer usage experience required.

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