Cardiovascular Radiologic Tech- Cardiac Cath Lab - PRN, Days

Job Duties

• Operates monitoring and recording devices under physician direction to obtain necessary medical data and ensure patient safety.
• Operates Radiographic fluoroscopy equipment to obtain diagnostic images of coronary artery disease and peripheral vascular disease.
• Orders equipment in a timely and cost-efficient manner.
• Turns on all of the radiographic equipment in the AM.
• Assists nurse in checking patient in.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
• Other related duties as required.

Physical and Environmental Demands

• Moves throughout and between facilities.
• Stoops, bends, reaches and grabs with arms and hands, manual dexterity.
• Works flexible schedule (e.g. 24/7, weekend, holiday, on call availability).
• Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year radiology and angiography experience.
• Registered Radiologic Technologist or Registered Cardiovascular Technologist license.
• Current Louisiana and ARRT license.
• Basic Life Support Certification through the American Heart Association.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support through the American Heart Association.
• RCIS Certification (preferred).