Performs and assists with cardiac and vascular radiographic examinations and interventional procedures in the cardiovascular lab. Responsible for operating sophisticated imaging equipment, monitoring patient responses, and mentoring staff on technical skills.
Requirements summary
Requires a state Radiologic Tech license, CPR/BLS certification, and Fluoroscopy certification. An Associate's or Bachelor's degree in radiologic technology and three years of technical experience are preferred.
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Job Summary
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 equipment to produce digital images of designated body portions, as ordered by physicians.
Positions and instructs patients for examinations and performs specialized studies.
Provides clinical care efficiently and effectively using a high level of technical and organizational skills as well as critical thinking ability.
Models/mentors and trains staff on technical skills.
Provide input into hiring and promotion decisions for staff.
Job Requirements
Education and Work Experience
Associate's
Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
Bachelor's Degree in radiologic technology or equivalent (some certifications will require
Bachelor's): Preferred
Three years' technical experience: Preferred
Experience as
Special
Procedures
Technologist: Preferred
Benefits
Comprehensive Benefits Program
Licenses/Certifications
American
Registry of
Radiologic
Technologists (ARRT) certification: Preferred
Radiologic
Tech (RT) in the state of practice: Required
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic
Life
Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per
AH policy: Required
Facility Specific License/Certifications
Basic
Life
Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per
AH policy: Required
Hospital
Fire and
Life
Safety (HLFS): Required
Department Specific License/Certifications
Fluoroscopy (FLUORO): Required
Prevention and Management of Violent Behavior (PVMB) or Techniques for Effective Aggression
Management (TEAM) or
TEAM-A or
Crisis
Prevention
Intervention (CPI): Required
Essential Functions
Operates diagnostic imaging equipment to produce contrast enhanced radiographs of heart and cardiovascular system (Angio cardiograms), during cardiac catheterization, to aid physician in diagnostic evaluation and treatment: positions and immobilizes patient on examining table, using head and shoulder braces and following specified protocols.
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.
Organizational Requirements
Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.
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Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.
