Procedural Radiologic Technologist - Cath Lab/IR

Berger Health System; Pickerington (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

OhioHealth in central Ohio is seeking a Radiologic Technologist specialized in Cath Lab/Interventional Radiology to assist the Interventional Cardiologist/Radiologist during diagnostic and interventional procedures, scrubbing, monitoring, and circulating.

The role requires knowledge of X-ray equipment, hemodynamic monitoring, coronary and peripheral anatomy, sterile technique, and proficiency with fluoroscopy and ultrasound in VIR imaging.

Qualifications

• ACLS
• ARRT
• BLS
• Ohio Licensure

Responsibilities

• 85% Radiologic technologist must be competent as the assistant to the Interventionalist in specific area as described above in summary for each area.
• 10% Greets patients upon arrival to department. Checks chart for required data (i.e., informed consent). Reports absences or abnormalities to RN/physician. Explains procedures, gives instructions, and answers patients' questions. Participates in room turnover and transporting of patients.
• (5%) Assists Radiation Safety officer in QA of labs and radiation protective apparel on regular basis. Performs tasks using radiation safety principles; checks lead aprons for tears; reports findings and removes inadequate gear from service; maintains accurate records or work with Radiology department to maintain records.

Job description

Job Description Summary

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Job Description Summary: Cath Lab/Interventional Radiology Specific: The Cath Lab/IR Radiologic Technologist must be competent as the assistant to the Interventional Cardiologist/Radiologist for diagnostic and interventional procedures in roles that include scrubbing, monitoring, and circulating. The technologist must have knowledge of the X‑ray equipment in use, hemodynamic monitoring, coronary and peripheral anatomy, and sterile technique.

Vascular Interventional (VIR) Specific: The VIR Radiologic Technologist must be competent as the assistant to the Interventional Radiologist for minimally invasive, image‑guided vascular procedures in roles that include scrubbing, monitoring, and circulating. The technologist must have knowledge of the various imaging equipment in use including fluoroscopy and ultrasound.

Days/Full-Time - $25,000 sign on bonus with a one-year commitment to OhioHealth

Responsibilities And Duties

• 85% Radiologic technologist must be competent as the assistant to the Interventionalist in specific area as described above in summary for each area.
• 10% Greets patients upon arrival to department. Checks chart for required data (i.e., informed consent). Reports absences or abnormalities to RN/physician. Explains procedures, gives instructions, and answers patients' questions. Participates in room turnover and transporting of patients.
• (5%) Assists Radiation Safety officer in QA of labs and radiation protective apparel on regular basis. Performs tasks using radiation safety principles; checks lead aprons for tears; reports findings and removes inadequate gear from service; maintains accurate records or work with Radiology department to maintain records.

As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties. The job profile provides an overview of responsibilities and duties and is not intended to be an exhaustive list and is subject to change at any time.

Minimum Qualifications

• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support - American Heart Association
• ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
• BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association
• LIC - Licensed in Field - State of Ohio

Additional Job Description

SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE State of Ohio Radiologic Licensure. ARRT Registered.

Work Shift: Day Scheduled Weekly Hours : 36 Department Cardiac Cath Lab

Equal Employment Opportunity

OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate‑employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment.

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