Radiologic Technologist - Cath Lab

Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services; Normal (IL); On-site; USD 74,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package

Bonuses available

Job summary

Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services seeks a Registered Radiologic Technologist to perform diagnostic and interventional procedures in the Invasive Lab, including cardiac catheterizations and cerebrovascular interventions.

The role emphasizes high-quality imaging, physician assistance during procedures, and monitoring patient hemodynamics with ALARA safety and patient comfort in focus.

Qualifications

• ARRT registration and radiologic technologist licensure.
• BLS certification.
• ACLS certification within one year.

Responsibilities

• Operate imaging and physiological monitoring equipment.
• Troubleshoot basic issues and maintain safety standards following ALARA.
• Assist with complex procedures such as PCI, pacemaker insertions, and cerebrovascular interventions.
• Train new staff.

Skills

Technical proficiency

Attention to detail

Patient communication

Shifts adaptability

Independent within a team

Job description

The Registered Radiologic Technologist is responsible for performing diagnostic and interventional procedures in the Invasive Lab, including cardiac catheterizations, neuro-interventional, peripheral vascular, and interventional radiology.

They produce quality imaging, assist physicians during invasive procedures, and monitor patient hemodynamics using automated techniques.

Key Duties

Key duties include administering contrast, preparing for procedures, circulating and scrubbing in various interventions, managing inventory, verifying patient information, documenting procedures, and ensuring patient safety and comfort.

Additional Responsibilities

They operate imaging and physiological monitoring equipment, troubleshoot basic issues, achieve hemostasis, and maintain safety standards following ALARA principles.

Additional responsibilities involve using adjunctive tools (e.g., IVUS, FFR, Impella), assisting with complex procedures such as PCI, pacemaker insertions, and cerebrovascular interventions, and training new staff.

Qualifications

Qualifications include ARRT registration, radiologic technologist licensure, BLS certification, and ACLS within one year.

Skills Required

Skills required are technical proficiency, attention to detail, patient communication, adaptability for variable shifts, and the ability to work independently within a team.

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation ranges from $35.62 to $61.27 per hour, with benefits offered.

Additional bonuses may be available based on experience and location.