POSITION PURPOSE AND SUMMARY

Provides direct patient care to adolescent to geriatric patient populations. Addresses the psycho/social, physical and general aspects of care related to the surgical environment. Communicates with the physician continuously and as needed about patient condition. Assists with the maintenance of equipment and inventory. Assesses procedure room for equipment functioning and readiness. Obtains supplies for individual cases and ensures all appropriate needs of the Cardiac Cath Laboratory team are met. Monitors, positions and assists patient during procedure. Participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities. 

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Graduate of an American Medical Association approved school of Radiologic Technology.
• Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
• Current licensure by the State of Indiana Department of Health to operate radiological imaging under the general category.
• At least 1 year of clinical experience in a Cardiac Cath Lab desired.
• CI, CIV, or RCIS preferred.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Proficient in interpreting basic EKG evidence by completion of basic arrhythmia course. Displays awareness of hemodynamic pressure tracing.