Radiology Tech-Cardio-Vascular-Cath Lab/FT-Days/Miami Valley Hospital

Premier Health; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Radiology Tech to join their dynamic Cath Lab team. This full-time position offers extensive training opportunities for candidates eager to learn advanced practice in cardiac catheterization and peripheral angiography. You will play a crucial role in providing peri-procedural care and education to patients while assisting specialists in performing diagnostic and interventional procedures. With a supportive environment and a generous sign-on bonus of up to $30K, this is a fantastic opportunity for individuals looking to start their career in a rewarding field. If you are passionate about patient care and eager to grow your skills, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Sign-On Bonus up to $30K

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Continuing Education

Flexible Schedule

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Health Science required, preferably in Radiology or Cardiovascular Technology.
• No prior job-related work experience is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced cardiac cath and peripheral angiography procedures.
• Assist cardiologists and maintain patient records and documentation.
• Provide patient education related to imaging procedures.

Skills

Knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy

Operation of angiographic equipment

Computer literacy

Recognizing life-threatening conditions

Body positioning for imaging

Selecting technical factors for imaging

Radiation exposure minimization techniques

Education

Associate degree in Health Science

Tools

Angiographic equipment

Job description

Job Title: Radiology Tech- Lic. CV Tech (will train)

Unit: Cath Lab

Shift: 7a-5:30p - Full time

Facility: MVH

**Sign On Bonus Eligible - up to $30K**

Performs advanced practice cardiac cath and peripheral angiography, electrophysiologic studies, therapeutic interventional procedures, and cardiac device implantation procedures. Provides peri-procedural care and education for patients. Assists cardiologists and other specialists performing diagnostic and interventional procedures. Maintains records and documentation for procedures.

Essential Duties & Functions:

1. Performs routine and emergent Cath Lab examinations according to section assignment.
2. Maintains manual and computerized patient and department records, respecting confidentiality. Initiates computer archive functions to store or retrieve patient information. Performs associated clerical tasks as needed.
3. Assists cardiologist to perform image guided procedures; providing appropriate supplies as needed.
4. Communicates with other caregivers to ensure continuity and appropriateness of patient care.
5. Provides patient and family education related to imaging procedures.
6. Applies knowledge and safety principles to ensure radiation protection to achieve radiation exposures ALARA (as low as reasonably achievable), for patients, self, and others.
7. Applies knowledge and principles of Universal Precautions, aseptic and sterile techniques, to minimize exposure to/spread of infectious organisms.

Other Duties & Functions:

1. Ensures safe, positive environment for assigned area, observing applicable safety and regulatory rules.
2. Performs and documents equipment QC according to department protocol; recognizes and reports any malfunction or variation to supervisor, maintenance, or engineering.
3. Provides practical instruction for students and other health care professionals.
4. Demonstrates effective communication and conflict resolution techniques with patients, coworkers, physicians, and other health care members.
5. Uses supplies appropriately to minimize waste and expense.

Education:

Education Required: Associate degree

Additional requirements:

• Type of degree: Health Science
• Area of study or major: Radiology and/or Cardiovascular Technology

Licensure/Certification/Registration:

• Amer Reg of Radiologic Technologists
• Licensed Radiology Technologist
• BLS – Basic Life Support
• ACLS Adv Cardiac Life Support – within 90 days of hire.

Experience:

Experience Required: No prior job-related work experience

Knowledge/Skills:

• Knowledge of normal and common variants of cross-sectional anatomy and the human vascular structure.
• Knowledge and basic operation and performance of angiographic equipment.
• Basic computer literacy and applications for data entry, record maintenance.
• Ability to recognize life threatening conditions and implement basic life sustaining actions.
• Ability to accurately position the body for imaging. Utilize techniques to physically manipulate and apply accessories to produce a desired image.
• Ability to select technical factors and operate imaging equipment to produce quality diagnostic images.
• Use of beam restricting devices, patient shielding techniques, proper screen-film combinations, assessment and implementation of appropriate exposure factors to minimize radiation exposure.