Radiologic Technologist - Cath Lab

ThedaCare; Appleton, Oshkosh, Neenah (WI, WI, WI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Progression Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Relocation Assistance

Sign-On Bonus

Diversity of skillsets

Accreditation support

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Appleton, Wisconsin, is seeking a qualified radiologic technologist. The successful candidate will prepare patients for cardiac interventions, assist physicians during procedures, and monitor emergency situations. Candidates should hold an Associate’s degree in radiologic sciences and relevant certifications, including ARRT registration and BLS. This position offers a variety of responsibilities in a dynamic healthcare environment, with a focus on patient care and safety.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in radiologic sciences or AMA-approved radiographic program required.
• Must hold ARRT registration and Wisconsin radiographer license.
• BLS and ACLS certifications needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients and operate hemodynamic equipment during cardiac procedures.
• Assist physician and document results of procedures.
• Monitor patient status and respond during emergencies.
• Enter patient data into the radiology information system.

Skills

Patient preparation

Operating hemodynamic equipment

Emergency response (CPR, defibrillator)

Radiographic imaging

Education

Associate’s degree in radiologic sciences

Registration with ARRT, RT (R) or RCIS

BLS certification

ACLS certification within 3 months

Wisconsin radiographer license

Job description

• 8-hour DAY shift with start times varying from 6:30a – 7:30a
• On call 1x per week and every 5th weekend
• Holiday call required
• 30-minute call response time required

Perks of ThedaCare's Cath Lab

• Career Progression Program - We believe to empower our employees to accelerate their professional growth, with clear development paths and support to reach the next step in you career.
• Tuition Reimbursement - We believe in continuous learning and growth. Our tuition reimbursement program supports employees pursuing further education or professional development related to their career path.
• Relocation Assistance - To help you make a smooth transition, we offer relocation assistance for qualifying candidates.
• Sign-On Bonus - As a token of appreciation for joining our team, we offer a competitive sign-on bonus to eligible candidates. It’s our way of saying welcome—and thank you for bringing your talents to our organization.
• Offers a diversity of skillsets
• Accreditation - ThedaCare Regional Medical Center-Appleton is one of only two hospitals in the State of Wisconsin to hold both Chest Pain Center with Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) and Resuscitation from the American College of Cardiology (ACC) accreditations from the American College of Cardiology (ACC).

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Prepares patients and assembles and operates hemodynamic equipment during interventional cardiac procedures for diagnosis of heart disease.
• Assists physician in performing invasive procedures and performs related radiographic/fluoroscopic imaging such as administering contrast to demonstrate catheter location and position, and documents results.
• Monitors and alerts team of life threatening changes in patient status and responds with assistance during emergency procedures (including CPR and defibrillator when required).
• Assists with diagnostic, interventional, and surgical procedures as a scrub assistant with competent knowledge of equipment and supply options.
• Enters patient and study information into the radiology information system, and documents billing codes of procedures performed to ensure accurate patient charges.
• Processes images as directed and accurately identifies and labels images, identifying patient name, medical record, and location/position of scans.
• Ensures that images are of diagnostic quality and assists biomed in evaluating digital equipment to maintain consistent image quality

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate’s degree in radiologic sciences or 24-month AMA-approved radiographic technologist program
• Registration with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), RT (R) or RCIS
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)
• ACLS within 3 months of hire
• Current State of Wisconsin license as radiographer

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to move freely (standing, stooping, walking, bending, pushing, and pulling) and lift up to a maximum of fifty (50) pounds without assistance
• Job classification is exposed to blood borne pathogens (blood or bodily fluids) while performing job duties

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Interaction with department members and other healthcare providers
• May be exposed to communicable diseases when working in a healthcare setting
• Frequent exposure to sharp objects and instruments
• Frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electric shock