Pediatric Angio Specialist II | Full Time | Days| With Call | Cath Lab | Le Bonheur Children's [...]

1200 MH-Memphis Hospitals; Dixie Homes (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

1200 MH-Memphis Hospitals seeks a skilled Radiologic Technologist to provide critical radiological procedures during cardiac and electrophysiology interventions. Candidates should possess a Technical Degree in Radiology and have 1-3 years of relevant experience in the Cath Lab.

The role involves assisting cardiologists, administering medications, and maintaining hemodynamic data. Candidates must also hold necessary certifications from recognized associations.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years Cath Lab experience.
• Must pass the annual pharmacy exam.

Responsibilities

• Provides radiological procedures during cardiac catheterizations.
• Assists Cardiologist during various procedures.
• Administers prescribed medications intravenously, orally, and intramuscularly.
• Records hemodynamic data with computerized systems.

Skills

Skill in performing special procedure examinations in the Cath Lab

Ability to communicate verbally with co‑workers, physicians, and patients

Ability to work without close supervision

Education

Technical Degree or Diploma in Radiology

Tools

Basic Life Support certification

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support certification

Registered Radiologic Technologist certification

Job description

If you are looking to make an impact on a meaningful scale, come join us as we embrace the Power of One! We strive to be an employer of choice and establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where Associates can grow their career caring for others. For over a century, we’ve served the health care needs of the people of Memphis and the Mid‑South.

Responsibilities

• Provides radiological procedures during cardiac catheterizations, cardiac interventional procedures or electrophysiology procedures.
• Assists Cardiologist or Cardiovascular Surgeon during insertion of balloon pumps, temporary and permanent pacemaker insertion or intravascular ultrasound procedure.
• Must be available for on‑call if required in designated area and respond within the designated time frame for emergency procedures.
• Administers prescribed medications intravenously, orally and intramuscularly as directed by Cardiologist.
• Performs duties of a scrub assistant during catheterizations, EP procedures, angioplasty and stent procedures, rotoblade procedures, and intravascular ultrasound procedures.
• Provides postoperative care for patients including adults and geriatrics.
• Records hemodynamic data with computerized system and has advanced knowledge of how to calculate pressures, cardiac output, ventricular volumes, valve area and other information required for cardiac cath report and adequately monitor complicated right heart and angioplasty procedures.
• Performs as circulating nurse and provides peri‑operative care for patients during routine and complicated procedures.
• Provides technical assistance to other Associates in the Cath Lab or Electrophysiology Lab.
• Performs other job functions as assigned or requested.

Education & Qualifications

• Technical Degree or Diploma in Radiology.
• 1‑3 years Cath Lab experience.

Skills & Abilities

• Skill in performing special procedure examinations in the Cath Lab.
• Successfully passes the annual pharmacy exam.
• Ability to understand and prepare complex written materials, such as patient records.
• Ability to communicate verbally with co‑workers, physicians and patients and their families.
• Ability to work without close supervision and to exercise independent judgement in a professional area.

Licenses & Certifications

• Basic Life Support – American Heart Association.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support – American Heart Association.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support – American Red Cross.
• Registered Radiologic Technologist – American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.

Supervision Provided

There are no supervisory or routine lead responsibilities assigned to this job.

Physical Demands

• Physical activities may include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping and repetitive motion.
• Must have good balance and coordination.
• Medium work: exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 300 lbs. of force frequently.
• Requires close visual acuity, including color, depth perception and field of vision to perform activities such as assessing patients, preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; or extensive reading.
• Frequent invasive and non‑invasive patient contact.
• Exposure to patient body fluids and hazardous or poisonous materials.
• Ability to react quickly to emergency situations.