Radiologic Technologist - Cardiovascular

Mercy Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 34,440 - 55,104; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign‑on bonus up to $30,000

Job summary

Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids, IA, is seeking a Cardiovascular Radiologic Technologist to perform advanced procedures in the cardiac catheterization lab. The role includes operating x‑ray equipment, maintaining safety standards, and collaborating with physicians to ensure patient care excellence.

Qualifications include radiologic technologist certification, BLS/ACLS, and the ability to work on‑site with a flexible day shift. A sign‑on bonus of up to $30,000 is offered for external hires.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Operate radiographic equipment following ALARA principles.
• Prepare and operate equipment for cardiac catheterization/angiography.
• Maintain radiographic rooms and report malfunctions.
• Provide direct patient care ensuring quality and continuity.
• Assist physicians during procedures and monitor hemodynamics.
• Manage supply inventory and reorder as needed.
• Enter patient charges and review for accuracy if assigned.
• Participate in on‑call schedule and schedule cases as needed.

Skills

Radiology knowledge

Computer literacy

Team player

Education

Licensure/certifications required

Tools

ISTAT

AVOXimeter

Hemochron

Job description

External hires can get up to a $30,000 sign on bonus! Work Shift Day Scheduled Weekly Hours 40

Summary

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 Duties

• 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

Other Details

External hires can get up to a $30,000 sign on bonus! Work Shift Day Scheduled Weekly Hours 40

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.

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

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