SAH Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist

Lifespan; Fall River (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider dedicated to delivering compassionate care while producing high-quality radiographic images. As part of the cardiovascular lab team, you will play a crucial role in patient preparation and imaging procedures. This position requires expertise in radiographic techniques and a commitment to safety and ethical standards. You will continuously seek ways to improve departmental performance and ensure patient dignity and respect throughout their care journey. If you are passionate about making a difference in patient lives and thrive in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• ARRT Registered Radiologic Technologist with MA License required.
• 2+ years in special procedures or cardiac cath preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and set up imaging procedures with proper techniques.
• Provide patient care with compassion and respect.

Skills

Radiographic Technique

Patient Care

Radiation Safety

Communication Skills

Cardiac Rhythm Recognition

Education

ARRT Registered Radiologic Technologist

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

Tools

Ultrasound Equipment

AngioJet

Cryoplasty Equipment

Job description

Summary

To provide compassionate care to patients while providing excellent radiographic images. To be an integral part of the cardiovascular lab team in the roles of scrub assist, circulator, or monitor.

Responsibilities:

1. Preparation, identification, positioning, protection, and radiographic technique: Demonstrates competence in the preparation, identification, positioning, protection, and radiographic technique of all imaging procedures.
2. Preparation/Set-Up: Prepares room orientation based on procedure and sets up sterile tables, Medrad injector table, contrast, heparinized saline, and ensures all equipment (ultrasound, AngioJet, cryoplasty) is ready. Ensures safety checks are completed daily.
3. Technique: Uses proper techniques to minimize radiation exposure to self, patients, the general public, and healthcare personnel. Modifies care according to patient’s age.
4. Clinical Practice: Provides patient care and service with compassion, dignity, and respect.

Self/Organizational Improvement

Continuously seeks to suggest and implement ways to improve personal, departmental, and organizational performance.

Other Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of radiographic and hemodynamic monitoring equipment, radiation safety, anatomy, computer skills, and extensive knowledge of catheters, wires, and revascularization tools. Ability to recognize cardiac rhythms, abnormal lab values, and changes in patient status, and communicate effectively with the team. Capable of scrubbing and assisting on procedures as directed by the physician and within scope. Upholds ethical and professional conduct per ARRT Code of Ethics. Flexibility to work overtime and on-call as needed.

Minimum Education Requirements

ARRT Registered Radiologic Technologist with MA License, BLS, ACLS required.

Minimum Work Experience

At least 2 years in special procedures or cardiac cath (preferred). CV, CI, VI, or RCIS Registry preferred. Scrub experience preferred.

Additional Information

Brown University Health is an Equal Opportunity employer and a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetics, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, or marital status.

Location: Saint Annes Hospital, Fall River, MA

Work Type: Full Time

Shift: Shift 1

Union: SEIUSA

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