Cardiovascular Technologist- Radiologic Tech: FT 7:30a-4p

What You Will Do

Provides professional, highly technical cardiovascular care to all cardiovascular patients, while assisting physicians during all cardiovascular procedures.

Functions as a liaison for patients, families, and physicians.

Aids the physician in the operation of technical equipment utilized during all procedures.

• Assists with setting up cardiac cath lab procedure rooms by providing necessary instruments, supplies, and equipment.
• Knowledge of equipment utilized in procedures, pressure monitoring, cardiovascular anatomy and physiology, EKG interpretation, sterile technique, and radiation safety practices.
• Proficient in scrubbing, circulating, and monitoring for all Cath Lab procedures.
• Inspects and prepares operative area as necessary.
• Communicates relevant procedural information to physician and ancillary personnel.
• Observes sterile technique and proper disposal of infected materials.
• Records EKG information, samples and records pressure tracings, and informs appropriate personnel of changes during procedure.
• Maintains complete documentation of cardiovascular procedures.
• Ensures completion of all registry abstracts.
• Prepares patient for emergency coronary artery bypass graft by completing proper documentation, sending necessary blood work to lab, and notifying CV team.
• Documents all medications given, contrast injections, and attempts at vessel modification (e.g. inflations, shaves, stent placement) and other pertinent information regarding procedure.
• Responds to emergency situations appropriately and calls for assistance as needed.
• Provides post-catheterization information to patient and significant others.
• Aids cardiologist during procedures in team role by supplying equipment and anticipating routine and special needs.
• Aids in room clean-up after cases, and prepares room for next case.
• Performs digital imaging techniques, maintains archival storage of digitized data.
• Demonstrates proper knowledge of radiographic principles in order to acquire the best diagnostic cardiovascular images.
• Collects and enters correct information required for ACC Data Submission.
• Demonstrates knowledge of all supplies (catheters, guide wires, etc.) and assists with tracking supplies used to aid in proper billing and inventory control.
• Updates knowledge and skills through membership and participation in professional associations, attends meetings and seminars, and reads professional journals.
• Maintains a minimum of 24 CEU hours per 2 year period.
• Collaborates with other members of health team to determine and achieve healthcare goals.
• Demonstrates comprehension of cardiac pharmacology.
• Attain working knowledge of the ability to trouble-shoot Cath Lab job-related equipment.
• Maintains competency in Firelands emergency and infection control procedures.
• Complies with all Firelands and departmental policies.
• Works approved overtime as required.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and evenings as needed.
• Ability to be on call for after hour and weekend procedures and to be able to respond to Firelands timely.

What You Will Need

• Current Radiologic Technologic licensure in the State of Ohio with experience in cath lab.
• Aim and maintain current ACLS and BLS certification.
• Critical thinking skills with the ability to respond appropriately to emergent situations.
• Skilled in interpersonal communication and organization to effectively interact with patients, physicians, cath lab staff, and other Firelands employees.
• Ability to utilize computer system and file system to facilitate patient records management.
• Ability to anticipate patient, physician, and unit needs.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.