Special Procedures Technologist, Full Time, Part Time, Per Diem, Day Shift

Responsibilities Performs, assists, and completes Cardiac and Vascular Radiographic examinations.Performs active radiographic interventional procedures in the cardiovascular lab using a variety of complicated and sophisticated equipment.Operates diagnostic imaging equipment to produce contrast enhanced radiographs of heart and cardiovascular system (Angio cardiograms), during cardiac catheterization.Positions and instructs patients for examinations and performs specialized studies.Assists physicians with specialized procedures, including special exams.Enters technical factors determined by protocol such as amount and quality of radiation beam, and specified filming sequence, into computer.Raises and lowers examining table and manipulates and positions x-ray tube in response to instructions from physician.Starts automatic injection of contrast medium into blood vessels of patient.Activates fluoroscope and motion picture camera (cinefluorography) to produce images that assist physician in guiding catheter through cardiovascular system of patient.Provides patients with procedure explanations in preparation for exams and provides clear discharge instructions.Observes gauges, recorder, and video screens of multichannel data analysis system that indicates blood pressure, cardiac output, and respiration, during imaging of cardiovascular system.Alerts physician to changes in patient responses.Monitors and controls environmental factors, like temperature, humidity and electrical safety.Assists physician in interventional procedures, such as instilling enzymes or inserting balloon in blood vessels to remove plaque or other blockage.Maintains accurate and updated documentation, adhering with program standards.Performs other job-related duties as assigned. Requirements Required Radiologic Tech (RT) in the state of practice: RequiredCardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: RequiredBasic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: RequiredHospital Fire and Life Safety (HLFS): Required Preferred Associate's Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: PreferredBachelor's Degree in radiologic technology or equivalent (some certifications will require Bachelor's): PreferredExperience in Cath Lab or Special Procedures: PreferredAmerican Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification: Preferred