Radiologic Technologist - Cardiac Cath Lab Full-Time

Atlas Healthcare Partners; Sun City West (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k) matching

Job summary

Atlas Cardiovascular Center – West Valley is a Banner Health affiliated facility operated by Atlas Healthcare Partners in Sun City West. The Cardiac Cath Lab Radiologic Technologist role focuses on imaging in the Cath Lab, supporting cardiologists, radiologists, and vascular surgeons.

The position requires ARRT/RCIS/RCES certification, current ACLS/BLS, and experience with fluoroscopy, angiography and electrophysiology procedures.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Cardiovascular Technologist or Radiologic Technologist program.
• Certification required: ARRT or RCIS or RCES; state licensure where applicable.
• ACLS and BLS certification must be current.

Responsibilities

• Perform and assist with cardiac catheterization imaging procedures (arterial & venous studies).
• Scrub and pan cardiovascular procedures under cardiologist/radiologist supervision.
• Maintain fluoroscopy and ultrasound equipment and ensure radiation safety compliance.

Skills

ARRT

RCIS

RCES

ACLS

BLS

Education

Accredited Cardiovascular Technologist or Radiologic Technologist program

Job description

Banner Cardiovascular Center – West Valley is managed by Atlas Healthcare Partners. The surgery center offers exceptional care and outstanding customer service to patients and physicians in the Sun City Community. This ASC specializes in cardiovascular and offers three operating rooms. Banner Cardiovascular Center – West Valley prides itself on its friendly and knowledgeable team that is fully committed to ensuring exceptional physician experience.

Atlas Healthcare and Banner Health have partnered to manage, operate and grow Banner Surgery Centers throughout the Southwest. As one of the fast-growing healthcare partnerships, our focus is to provide exceptional care and outstanding customer service to every patient, every physician, every time. All this while focusing daily on their company core values of Integrity, Culture, Teamwork, Respect, and Results. We provide top of the industry health and dental benefits with a matching retirement package. It’s a special working environment and one we believe you will greatly enjoy.

Full‑Time

Position Summary

Under the direction of the CEO and Director of Nursing for Cath Lab Freestanding Facility, the Cardiac Cath Lab Radiologic Technologist performs professional duties involved in a variety of technical procedures and is responsible for all imaging aspects in the Cardiac Cath Lab room. Ability to scrub and pan cardiovascular arterial & venous studies with cardiologist/radiologist/vascular surgeon: vascular angiography, angioplasty, arteriography, electrophysiology, hemodynamic measurements, PPM/AICD insertion and replacements.

Essential Functions

• Manage ordering of inventory and supply chain under facility PAR level
• Monitor per case expense and offer cost saving ideas
• Must maintain the department in compliance with rules and regulations set forth by governing & accreditation agencies
• Maintain and trouble shoot fluoroscopy and ultrasound equipment
• Ability to recognize overexposure of radiation and verbalize basic principles of radiation physics, biology, and radiation safety necessary to keep levels to the patient and staff at a minimal level.
• As a team member (he/she) must follow “AIDET” (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, and Thank You) and accepts reassignments and additional duties, when necessary, in a flexible and positive manner. Must maintain an environment of cohesiveness and teamwork.
• Must maintain the department in compliance with rules and regulations set forth by governing agencies. May be asked for radiation safety input to maintain Joint Commission accreditation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards. Provides all customers with an excellent service experience by consistently demonstrating our core and leader behaviors each and every day.

NOTE: The essential functions are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Specific tasks or responsibilities will be documented as outlined by the incumbent's immediate manager.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Cardiovascular Technologist Program or Radiologic Technologist Program
• Must hold one of the following certifications:
  • American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
  • Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS)
  • Registered Cardiovascular Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES)
• Must meet state licensure requirements appropriate to certification and job function (e.g., Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist license and Fluoroscopy permit if ARRT certified)
• Current ACLS and BLS certifications required

Level I: 0-3 years of experience

Standard: 3+ years of experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification in CI (Cardiac Interventional).
• Previous experience in a cardiac cath lab/or interventional radiology is preferred.