Radiology Tech Interventional Suites

University Hospitals; Beachwood (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$10,000.00 sign-on bonus

Free parking

Job summary

A healthcare institution is seeking a Radiology Tech (Cath Lab) to assist with cardiac catheterization and electrophysiology. The role involves assessing patient status, preparing for procedures, and ensuring compliance with radiation safety protocols. Candidates must be a Registered Technologist in Radiography and licensed in Ohio. Preferred qualifications include experience in interventional radiology and basic/advanced life support certifications. A sign-on bonus and free parking are offered.

Qualifications

• Registered Technologist Radiography (ARRT-R) is required.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) must be obtained within 90 Days.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) must be obtained within 1 Year.
• Licensed in the State of Ohio is required.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' status and identify age-specific needs.
• Assist in the acquisition of patient history.
• Prep patients and attach leads for procedures.
• Assist physician in maintaining sterile procedure.
• Responsible for duties related to Radiation Safety and Protection.

Skills

Proficiency in arrhythmia recognition

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Team player

Basic computer skills

Experience with Hemodynamic Monitoring

Knowledge of radiation safety QA

Proper sterile procedure techniques

Education

Radiologic Technology Program

Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist Program

Job description

Job Description - Radiology Tech (Cath Lab) Interventional Suites (260003B0)

Radiology Tech (Cath Lab) Interventional Suites - ( 260003B0 )

A Brief Overview

The Cath Lab Tech is responsible to the Department Assistant Nurse Manager/Director and its clients for performing a variety of duties in cardiac catheterization and electrophysiology to assist the cardiologist and electrophysiologist and the quality of radiological work in the EP or cardiac catheterization laboratory.

At University Hospitals, we offer –

• $10,000.00 sign-on bonus
• Free parking

On-Call requirements:

1 out of every 5 weekends

Holidays

What You Will Do

• Demonstrate the ability to assess patients' status and identify each patient’s requirements relative to their age specific needs.
• Assists in the acquisition of patient history and entering into Hemodynamic system and/or EMR.
• Prepping patient and attaching leads, Defibrillator Pads, BP cuff and setting up the sterile field.
• Assisting the Physician at the table maintaining sterile procedure. Responsible for availability of supplies and equipment keeping in mind fiscal responsibility.
• Responsible for all duties related to Radiation Safety and Protection.

Additional Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
• Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.

Education

• Other Accredited Program: Radiologic Technology Program or Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist Program. (Required)

Work Experience

• Experience with pacemaker insertions (Preferred)
• Scrubbing in may be required for the Adult setting, but preferred for the Pediatric setting (Preferred)
• Special Procedures experience (Preferred)
• Interventional Radiology or Cardiac Catheterization Lab or Electrophysiology Lab experience (Preferred)
• Advance EKG recognition course experience within 1st year of hire. (Required)

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Demonstrating proficiency in arrhythmia recognition (Preferred proficiency)
• Strong communication, problem-solving and interpersonal skills. (Required proficiency)
• Team player (Required proficiency)
• Basic computer skills and experience with Hemodynamic Monitoring. (Required proficiency)
• Use of a variety of equipment, including power injectors and various computers. (Required proficiency)
• Knowledge of all radiation safety QA. (Required proficiency)
• Knowledge of proper sterile procedure technique and infection control. (Required proficiency)

Licenses and Certifications

• Registered Technologist Radiography (ARRT-R) (Required)
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) (Required within 90 Days)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) (Required within 1 Year)
• CCI equivalent (Preferred)
• Licensed in the State of Ohio (Required)

Physical Demands

• Standing Frequently
• Walking Frequently
• Sitting Rarely
• Lifting Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Carrying Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Pushing Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Pulling Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Climbing Occasionally up to 50 lbs
• Balancing Occasionally
• Stooping Frequently
• Kneeling Frequently
• Crouching Frequently
• Crawling Occasionally
• Reaching Frequently
• Handling Frequently
• Grasping Frequently
• Feeling Constantly
• Talking Constantly
• Hearing Constantly
• Repetitive Motions Constantly
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly

Travel Requirements

• 10%