Radiologic Technologist Catheterization Laboratory

About the role

Cayuga Health and its affiliates are the region's leading healthcare system and most trusted providers of integrated health services, empowering our people in our mission to equitably improve the well-being of the communities we serve. Our commitment to providing extraordinary healthcare begins with our team of extraordinary professionals who are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhancing access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies, and research protocols. Cayuga Health's commitment to our employees includes competitive compensation, comprehensive employee benefits programs, and the opportunity to explore and build a career in healthcare through our many professional development programs.

Responsibilities

• Assists Cardiologist in performance of diagnostic invasive procedures.
• Maintains operational knowledge of Cath Lab equipment according to manufactures specifications.
• Assists and performs diagnostic invasive procedures in the Cardiac Cath Lab. Scrubs and assists Cardiologist as requested.
• Responds to patient distress situations and assists with equipment quality control and inventory management.
• Prepares sterile trays, instruments, supplies and equipment necessary for procedures, and maintains sterile field.
• Provides all appropriate services to safely and efficiently complete patient procedures.
• Maintains, troubleshoots and operates fluoroscopy equipment to ensure operability and safety. Calibrates equipment and performs routine preventive maintenance procedures.
• Assumes off premise call responsibilities as required to assure complete call coverage.
• Collects all pertinent diagnostic data and all necessary calculations for physician's interpretation of results.
• Assumes off premise call responsibilities as required to assure complete call coverage.
• Is flexible in assuming other appropriate responsibilities not noted above.

Requirements

• Education: Graduate of an AART Accredited School of Radiologic Technology, receiving an Associates Degree in Radiologic Technology.
• Experience: 2 years experience in Radiologic Technology with 1 Year of Cath Lab/Peripheral and/or Interventional Radiology Experience Preferred.
• Licensure/Registry: Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) in Radiology (RT); Required to have or successfully complete American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support - Healthcare Provider (BLS) training by end of orientation period. Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification (ACLS). Current NYS License.
• Additional Skills Required: Ability to successfully complete generic and department-specific skill validation and competency testing. Pass cardiac dysrhythmias test.

Qualifications

• Problem solving ability and attention to detail is preferred.
• Good written and oral communication skills preferred.
• Requires ability to prioritize work, manage time wisely and adjust to changes in work volumes.

Skills

• Knowledge of cardiac concepts and clinical practices.
• Knowledge of imaging department policies.
• Ability to set acquisition factors for optimal image quality.
• Ability to position patient for optimal images.
• Ability to follow protocols for specific exams.
• Ability to evaluate images for quality.
• Ability to accurately follow physician's instructions.

Benefits

Standard Rate of $39.00 to $58.00 per hour plus benefits

Pay

$39.00 - $58.00 per hour

Schedule

Full-Time - Days, Flex