Cath Lab X-Ray Tech

Duties

• Use critical thinking skills, professional judgment, and leadership, to plan, direct and evaluate the care of the patients.
• Operates all radiographic equipment in the cardiac cath lab, such as image digital acquisition equipment.
• Identifies and solves problems with the above equipment and knows resources used in solving problems.
• Affords assistance to cardiologists in the performance of invasive procedures such as scrubbing, equipment utilization, and hemodynamic computation.
• Fosters the professional development of unit staff through support of the orientation process and other educational activities.
• Participates in maintaining inventory of supplies and equipment as assigned by supervisor through in-house requisitions or purchase order requests using cost-effective measures.
• Functions as a Radiology safety person for the cardiac Cath lab. Changes film badges every two weeks. Assists the manager with monitoring film badge usage. Reinforces radiation safety to all Cath Lab personnel concerning proper distance, and shielding.
• Provides 24-hour service for both scheduled and emergency procedures.
• Maintains own personal professional growth and development.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of Radiology Technology required.
• Must be registered by the American Registry of Radiological Technologists.
• A current license in the State of Illinois of Nuclear Safety is required.
• Three years experience in cardiac catheterization laboratory preferred.
• Experience in Intra-aortic balloon counterpulsation preferred.
• Current certification in CPR is required.
• ACLS certification is required.
• Knowledge of basic life-threatening arrhythmia’s preferred.
• A caring attitude and willingness to increase own knowledge and skills and mentor others.
• Ability to relate well to professional and non-professional staff.
• Ability to maintain a high degree of accuracy in carrying out work duties and to cooperate effectively with others, a team player.