Radiology Technologist - Cath Lab - Full-Time - Day
Baton Rouge General Medical Center · Baton Rouge, LA · 8 mo ago
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What We're Looking For:
- Strong clinical judgment and critical thinking skills
- Ability to thrive in fast-paced, high-acuity environments
- Excellent teamwork and communication skills
- Knowledge of cardiac and vascular anatomy and physiology
- Minimum 2 years of experience in invasive cardiac procedures preferred
- Graduate of a Radiologic Technology, Respiratory Therapy, or Cardiovascular Technology program preferred
- Current Louisiana license preferred
- BLS certification required
Why You'll Love Working With Us:
- A comprehensive benefits program for you and your family
- Professional development and support
- Variety of employee perks including generous paid time off, flexible positions, and our Baton Rouge General Fit! program
- We are a nationally and locally recognized leader in quality and ranked one of the best healthcare employers in the state
What You Will Do:
- Provide expert technical support in the Cardiac Catheterization Lab to ensure safe, effective, and high-quality patient care during invasive cardiac procedures
- Operate and maintain physiological monitoring systems, assist physicians during procedures, and ensure proper documentation of clinical data
- Receive and prepare patients for procedures, ensuring orientation to the environment and meeting physiological and psychological needs
- Monitor patient safety and record procedural events accurately in McKesson system
- Respond to emergent situations, administer life support when necessary, and follow ACLS protocols
- Operate diagnostic and interventional CDL equipment, staying current with new technologies through in-services
- Accurately document and charge for patient diagnostics and supplies used
- Assist physicians with sterile field setup, supply selection, and procedural execution
- Circulate during procedures with attentiveness to patient status and physician needs
- Maintain a clean, stocked lab and manage inventory of equipment and supplies
- Organize and file cath lab films and technical data
- Perform other duties as assigned
What Sets BRG Apart:
- At Baton Rouge General, we are a community of compassionate, caring individuals who set the bar when it comes to healthcare excellence
- Our mission is to preserve and restore health, one person at a time
- From clinical to non-clinical – what you do here matters
- With over 600 licensed beds between three campuses, Baton Rouge General offers the full spectrum of care from delivering newborns to providing end of life support through hospice
- With clinics located throughout Baton Rouge and the surrounding areas, our physician group provides patients with comprehensive care and a full suite of specialties, including internal and family medicine and specialty care