Advanced Cardiovascular Special Procedures Technologist

Core Functions

• Assumes responsibility for direct patient care as necessary.
• Provides or facilitates patient care for patient populations and serves as a resource to staff for clinical support.
• Promotes interdisciplinary patient care planning and patient education.
• Serves as resource to patients, families, providers and staff in providing care by facilitating patient flow.
• Affirms the ethical, legal, and professional responsibilities related to imaging practice.
• Performs prescribed procedures in accordance with established departmental/facility policies and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

• Certificate or diploma from an approved/accredited Radiologic Technology program.
• Requires ARRT certification in Radiologic Technology (RT) as required by state law.
• Licensure and/or certification(s) as required by state regulatory agency, if applicable.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications for ACLS required.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification required where applicable.
• Requires Post primary certification with minimum of 3 years’ Cath Lab, Electrophysiology (EP), or equivalent experience OR 5 years Cath Lab EP or equivalent experience with 2 years in a moderate acuity/complex coronary environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Additional Related Education And/or Experience

• Preferred.