RT - Cardiac cath lab radiographer

St. Elizabeth HealthCare; Elizabeth (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Cardiovascular Radiographer I to join their team. In this pivotal role, you will utilize specialized imaging equipment to perform essential procedures for diagnosing and treating heart and vascular diseases. Your expertise will ensure patient safety and the production of high-quality images. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a collaborative environment where you can contribute to the education of new staff and the continuous improvement of practices in the cath lab. Join a team that values respect, dignity, and exceptional patient care.

Qualifications

• Must be RT licensed and registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
• Greater than 2 years of experience as RT or in patient care.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain radiographic and digital imaging equipment.
• Assist during catheterization procedures and ensure patient safety.
• Educate new employees and mentor students in the cath lab.

Skills

Radiographic Equipment Operation

Patient Safety Practices

CPR Certification

Patient Care Experience

Data Analysis

Education

RT License

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Registration

Tools

Radiographic Imaging Equipment

Digital Processing Equipment

Job description

600 Medical Village Dr Edgewood, Kentucky

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Job Type:

Regular

Scheduled Hours:

40

Job Summary:

The Cardiovascular Radiographer I is a health care professional that, through the utilization of specialized equipment and under the direction of a qualified cardiologist, performs procedures on adult patients resulting in accurate diagnosis and/or optimal treatment of congenital or acquired heart and/or peripheral vascular disease while maintaining maximum patient safety. CVRT-I is primarily responsible for employing imaging techniques and operation of other related equipment.

Demonstrate respect, dignity, kindness and empathy in each encounter with all patients, families, visitors and other employees regardless of cultural background.

Job Description:

• Operates and maintains all radiographic, digital, processing and viewing equipment associated with the production of high-quality images and quantitative analysis of coronary/peripheral anatomy. Applies principles of radiation safety and protection.
• Acts as first assistant during diagnostic and therapeutic catheterization procedures to assure completeness of case.
• Maintains a thorough knowledge in the use of all diagnostic and therapeutic equipment and products for procedures to ensure its accuracy and safety.
• Reviews the pre-procedural patient assessment to obtain adequate information, communicate pertinent data to MD and ensure appropriate imaging and patient safety.
• Assist in the education process of new employees, mentors students and other healthcare professionals observing in the cath lab.
• Assist in the development of performance improvement activities in the cath lab, to include ideas, data collection, data analysis and implementing change to ensure best practice in the cath lab.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education, Credentials, Licenses:

• Must be RT, licensed in the state where work is being performed and registered as a RT by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists

Specialized Knowledge:

• CPR certification

Kind and Length of Experience:

• Greater than 2 years experience as RT and/or patient care experience.

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

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Ref. Number:
JR301005

Category:
Radiology

Department:
Edgewood Cardiac Catheterization Lab

Shift:
1st Shift

Hours:
40 hours