Radiologic Technologist - Cardiovascular

Mercy Medical Center; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $30,000

Job summary

Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to support the cardiac catheterization laboratory and operate specialized x-ray equipment. You will perform imaging in alignment with ALARA principles and assist physicians during procedures to ensure patient safety.

The role requires ARRT certification, Iowa licensure, BLS and ACLS within 6 months, plus competency in sedation/EKG and medication administration.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of cardiac catheterization/cardiovascular procedures and equipment desirable.
• Competent with information and computer systems.
• Must obtain and maintain sedation and EKG competency annually.
• Must take Medication Administration test at time of hire/transfer.

Responsibilities

• Operates radiographic equipment using ALARA principles for safe imaging.
• Prepares and operates equipment related to cardiac catheterization and angiography.
• Maintains radiographic equipment and x-ray rooms and reports malfunctions.
• Provides direct patient care ensuring quality and continuity.
• Contributes to efficient and fiscally responsible department operations.
• Assists physicians during procedures and monitors hemodynamics.
• Maintains supply inventory and notifies when stock is low.
• Enters patient charges and reviews for accuracy when assigned.
• Participates in on-call schedule and schedules cases as needed.
• Pulls venous and arterial lines and follows safety guidelines.

Skills

Cardiac procedures knowledge

Computer systems

Sedation/EKG competency

Medication administration test

Education

Licensure/certifications required

Tools

ISTAT machine

AVOXimeter

Hemochron

Job description

Summary

External hires can get up to a $30,000 sign on bonus! Work Shift Day Scheduled Weekly Hours 40. This position supports Mercy's philosophy of patient centered care by performing all required procedures in the cardiovascular department, operating specialized equipment including but not limited to the x-ray equipment within the cardiac catheterization laboratory and computer systems.

Job Description

• Operates all radiographic equipment utilizing the ALARA (as low as reasonably achievable) principle, maintaining a safe radiological environment.
• Prepares and operates other equipment related to cardiac catheterization & angiography; i.e., ISTAT machine, AVOXimeter, Hemochron, etc.
• Maintains radiographic equipment and x-ray rooms in proper working condition, reporting malfunctions and necessary repairs to supervisory personnel.
• Provides direct patient care ensuring the quality and continuity of patient care.
• Contributes to the efficient and fiscally responsible operation of the department.
• Functions as a member of the team, including hemodynamic monitoring and assisting with physicians during procedures.
• Assists in maintaining adequate supply inventory for the department, notifies appropriate person when stock is low.
• Enters patient charges and reviews for accuracy if assigned.
• Participates in on-call schedule, working as needed after normal operating hours.
• Schedules cases as needed.
• Pulls venous and arterial lines.
• Follows Mercy's safety guidelines, carries out job-specific safety duties and responsibilities, and promptly reports any unsafe conditions, situations, incidents and injuries.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Basic knowledge of cardiac catheterization/cardiovascular procedures and equipment is desirable.
• Competent with information and computer systems.
• Must obtain and maintain sedation and EKG competency annually.
• Must take Medication Administration test at time of hire/transfer.

Professional Experience

• Experience in cardiovascular or interventional radiology preferred.
• One year experience in diagnostic imaging preferred.

Education

• Education sufficient to obtain required licensure/certifications.

Licensure, Certification, Registration

• Iowa Permit to Practice required.
• American Registry of Radiologic Technology required, certification as Cardiovascular Technologist preferred.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS), certification in accordance with American Heart Association required.
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), certification in accordance with American Heart Association required within 6 months of hire.
• Iowa Dependent Adult Abuse and Iowa Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter training required.
• Employee must submit certification of completed training to Human Resources prior to start or transfer date.

Physical Requirements

• Heavy: Exert 50-100 lbs. of force occasionally and/or 25-50 lbs. of force frequently.

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Mercy Information

Mercy is an independent, community-based organization supporting the Cedar Rapids area for over 120 years.

Mercy is an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion and therefore evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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