Cardiac Cath Technologist

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates a thorough understanding of Radiologic principles/theory and utilizes the most appropriate technique and positioning for optimal procedures/treatments.
• Develops appropriate procedure/treatment plan.
• Implements procedure/treatment plan utilizing established hospital protocols/guidelines.
• Completes documentation as required to comply with hospital policies and procedures.
• Maintains equipment, procedure/treatment rooms, and work areas in a neat and safe condition to ensure the safety of patients and staff.
• Participates in hospital and departmental Performance Improvement activities to ensure that patient care is consistent with established standards.
• Completes assigned goals.

Requirements

• Preferred: Registry in Vascular Interventional ARRT(VI) or Registry in Cardiacvascular Intervention Specialist (RCIS) preferred.
• Minimum: Registered by American Registry of Radiologic Technologists with Registry in Radiography ARRT (R) required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 2 weeks of hire date.
• Minimum: 6 months experience in specialty area as required to meet all Cardiac Cath competencies at the end of the orientation period.

Other Information

• Education: Preferred: Registry in Vascular Interventional ARRT(VI) or Registry in Cardiacvascular Intervention Specialist (RCIS) preferred. Minimum: Registered by American Registry of Radiologic Technologists with Registry in Radiography ARRT (R) required.
• Experience: Minimum: 6 months experience in specialty area as required to meet all Cardiac Cath competencies at the end of the orientation period.
• Licensure, Registration, Certification: Preferred: ARRT(VI), Minimum: STATE LICENSE AS REQUIRED; BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE; ARRT (R).
• Special Skills: Minimum: Basic computer literacy skills.