Angiography Technologist

Responsibilities

• Performs primary role, fluoroscopy and acquisition (cine), during procedures in the Catheterization Laboratory according to physician's orders, utilizing knowledge and judgment in regard to exposure factors, imaging technique, and patient treatment.
• Performs secondary and tertiary roles (scrub assistant, monitoring) during procedures in the Catheterization Laboratory in accordance with physician orders.
• Act as preceptor for Angiography Technologist I and II orientees.
• Give a presentation or participate in a yearly education or quality improvement project in the Catheterization Laboratory.

Qualifications

• Graduate of certified Radiologic Technology school or program.
• Experience Level I - One-year previous experience in the field of Angiography/Cardiac Catheterization preferred.
• Level II - 1-year of previous experience in the field of Angiography/Cardiac Catheterization, ACLS, BLS, applicable state LRT and ARRT-R required.
• You must demonstrate proficiency in the operation of Cath Lab x-ray table and equipment and demonstrate knowledge of Cath Lab product inventory.
• Level III - 2-years previous experience in the field of Angiography/Cardiac Catheterization is required.
• You must demonstrate proficiency in the operation of Salmon Creek Cath Lab x-ray table equipment and demonstrate knowledge of Salmon Creek Cath Lab product inventory.
• Licensure - Current applicable state licensure for Radiological Technologist (LRT) required. Current national registration in Radiography (ARRT-R) required.
• BLS for Provider certification from the American Heart Association required. ACLS certification from the American Heart Association required - Levels II and III ACLS required for Level I within six months of hire.
• Advanced certification (RCIS, CI, VI) preferred - Level III