Radiologic Technologist: Cath/EP Lab $100hr - Flexstaff

Northwell Health; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to assist in invasive cardiovascular procedures, ensuring quality control of all equipment and preparing sterile trays and patient setup. The role involves monitoring patients during procedures and collecting diagnostic data for physician interpretation.

Under supervision, you may assist in emergencies and operate all cardiac equipment per safety guidelines. Licensure and ARRT certification are required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of approved Radiologic Technology program.
• NY/CT licensure as Radiologic Technologist.
• ARRT registration.
• BLS certification (AHA).
• Minimum 1 year radiologic exam experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare unit for cardiac catheterization and invasive/non-invasive procedures.
• Prepare sterile trays and ensure equipment availability.
• Prepare patient for invasive diagnostic procedures and prepped sterile.
• Monitor patient during catheterization: ECG, BP, chest pain; administer oxygen/nitro as directed.
• Collect diagnostic data and balance/calibrate hemodynamic data.
• Assist in cardiopulmonary emergencies and coordinate with health care team.
• Operate cardiac equipment per standards; may perform X-ray exams if licensed.
• Perform related duties as required.

Skills

Radiologic exam experience

BLS certification

Team collaboration with physicians/nur

Education

Graduate of an approved Radiologic Technology program

ARRT registration

Licensure as Radiologic Technologist (NY/CT)

Tools

Radiology equipment handling

Job description

Position Summary

Provides support to the physician performing invasive Cardiovascular procedures. Ensures quality control of all equipment and performs special procedures involving the injection of intravenous contrast such as angiograms, coronary as well as peripheral biopsies, angioplasties, stenting, etc. Integrates well with physicians and nurses and has responsibility for emergency call.

Responsibilities

1. Performs a variety of duties to prepare unit for cardiac catheterization or other invasive as well as non-invasive procedures.
   • Prepares sterile trays for invasive procedures.
   • Ensures all instrumentation/equipment for each procedure is presented on the table in the established fashion.
2. Prepares patient for invasive diagnostic procedures.
   • Admits patient by entering data into computer system.
   • Ensures patients are correctly prepped and draped in a sterile fashion.
   • Responds to patient’s questions alleviating concerns regarding procedure.
3. Performs various duties during catheterization procedure.
   • Monitors patient during procedure, i.e., electrocardiogram, blood pressure, chest pain. May administer oxygen and nitroglycerin, as needed, under direct supervision of physician performing procedure.
   • Collects all pertinent diagnostic data and all necessary calculations for physician’s interpretation of results. Correctly balances, calibrates and records appropriate hemodynamic data. Performs blood gas determinations using oximeter method while handling blood in a safe and appropriate manner.
4. Intervenes in cardiopulmonary emergencies effectively.
   • Assists in handling emergencies until physician takes over.
   • Interacts with health care team appropriately.
5. Performs laboratory test procedures within established criteria.
6. Operates all cardiac equipment properly in a reliable manner, per departmental standards, complying with all safety guidelines/policies.
7. May perform various x-ray exams if qualified licensed Radiology Technologist, as necessary.
8. Performs related duties, as required.

*ADA Essential Functions

Required Experience and Qualifications

1. Graduate of an approved Radiologic Technology program, required.
2. New York State and/or Connecticut Department of Health licensure as a Radiologic Technologist, required.
3. American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) registration, required.
4. Minimum of one (1) year experience performing radiologic exams, required.
5. BLS through the American Heart Association required.

*Additional Salary Detail

The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).