RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGIST - CARDIAC CATH LAB

Position Summary:

The Radiologic Technologist Cardiac Cath Lab (RT-CCL) under the supervision of a licensed Cardiologist, assists in diagnosing and treating cardiac and peripheral vascular disease and cardiac arrhythmias in the Cath Lab. The RT-CCL will be responsible for assisting with the following procedures; basic diagnostic catheterization procedures, IABP placement and operation, implantation of pacemaker, ICD, and BIV ICD. The RT-CCL will be responsible for room preparations and breakdown to include stocking rooms, daily QC checks, radiographic, hemodynamic and computer setup, and room cleanup. Using sterilization procedures will sterilize equipment used during procedures.  The RT-CCL will monitor the status of the patient during the procedure; provide age and gender specific care, and at times may perform EKG lead placement, blood pressure and pulse oximetry setup for hemodynamic monitoring. The RT-CCL will acquire and accurately document pertinent patient data in the electronic health record and enter into hemodynamic and X-ray systems. The RT-CCL will operates all physiologic and radiographic equipment safely and correctly, assess 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. The RT-CCL will educate the patient of procedure expectations before, during and after the procedure including post-procedural limitations and restrictions. Additional duties may include but are not limited to; preparing charts, charging procedures, scheduling, and orientation of new staff. The RT-CCL will complete other duties as assigned. 

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of a 24-month AMA approved School of Radiology Technology required.

Experience:

• Minimum of two years’ experience as a diagnostic radiology technologist required.
• Minimum one (1) year experience in Cardiac Intervention required.
• Minimum one (1) year experience in Percutaneous Coronary Intervention required.

Licensure/Certification/Registration:

• Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) required (Advanced Registry preferred).
• Certification with the South Carolina Radiation Quality Standards Association required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) credential preferred.

Other:

• On call rotation required and must respond within 30 minutes.

 Special Skills:

• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with peers, nursing colleagues, physicians,  and department heads
• Knowledge of anatomy and radiographic exposure required.
• Proficiency in radiation protection practices required.
• Exemplary core customer service skills strongly required.
• Strong organizational skills required.
• Strong PC skills required.
• Strong verbal communication skills required.