Radiologic Technologist - Cath Lab

Black Women's Mental Health Institute; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Black Women’s Mental Health Institute seeks a Registered Radiologic Technologist to support the Heart & Vascular Institute in invasive cardiology and radiology procedures, delivering high quality imaging and patient care.

You will administer contrast, maintain sterile fields, verify patient identity, document procedures, and assist with cardiac catheterizations, structural heart interventions, and hybrid vascular work, often using ICUS, FFR/iFR, and Impella; on-call rotations and varying

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or completion certificate in Radiologic Technology.
• ARRT registration and Illinois radiologic technologist license.
• ACLS certification within one year.

Responsibilities

• Administer contrast material and monitor patient safety during procedures.
• Maintain sterile fields and assist with inventory and equipment.
• Verify patient identification and document clinical information accurately.
• Perform cardiac catheterizations, structural heart interventions, and hybrid vascular work.
• Utilize adjunctive tools such as ICUS, FFR/iFR, and Impella when indicated.
• Provide patient education and participate in on-call rotations with variable shifts.

Skills

Effective communication

Manual dexterity

Technical learning ability

Compassionate patient care

Safety protocols

Sterile procedures

Patient assessment

Education

Associate's Degree or completion certificate in Radiologic Technology

Tools

ICUS

FFR/iFR

Impella

Job description

The Registered Radiologic Technologist provides specialized care within the Heart & Vascular Institute, assisting physicians in invasive cardiology and radiology procedures.

Key responsibilities include administering contrast material, maintaining sterile fields during procedures, assisting with inventory, verifying patient identification, and documenting clinical information accurately.

They perform procedures such as cardiac catheterizations, structural heart interventions (e.g., TAVR, Watchman), and hybrid peripheral vascular work, often requiring the use of adjunctive tools like ICUS, FFR/iFR, and Impella.

Additional duties involve patient education, ensuring safety and comfort, and participating in on-call rotations and variable shifts to meet department needs.

Qualifications include an Associate's Degree or completion certificate in Radiologic Technology, ARRT registration, Illinois radiologic technologist license, and ACLS certification within one year.

Necessary skills encompass effective communication, manual dexterity, ability to learn and retain technical information, compassionate patient care, and adherence to safety protocols.

This role demands a strong understanding of sterile procedures, patient assessment, and familiarity with advanced cardiovascular interventions.

Overall, the position is integral to delivering high-quality imaging and interventional services in a dynamic healthcare environment.