Overview

To perform operations of the radiological equipment and cath lab procedure equipment with expertise and safety, to assist with the care of patients in the cath lab and perform the necessary documentation regarding the patients cardiac procedures.

Responsibilities

Qualifications

• Radiologic Technologist licensed by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. 
• Must cross train to the scrub position. 
• Takes 3-11, 11-7, weekend, and holiday call. 
• Must be able to respond within 20 minutes of a call-out.
• Must be able to read, write legibly, speak and comprehend English

Working Conditions

Physical:

• Ability to tolerate prolonged periods of standing and walking. 
• Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Able to push stretcher/wheelchair with average adult patient. 
• Able to do frequent stooping and on occasion crouching, crawling, or kneeling. 
• Ability to reach reasonable distances in any direction. 
• Ability to run in emergency situations. 
• Must be able to move fingers in a coordinated manner.
•  Must have ability to feel and perceive temperature, texture, shape and size with fingertips.
• Physical presence onsite is essential. 
• Hearing and vision must be normal or corrected to within normal range. 
• Able to perform the duties with or without reasonable accommodation. 

Environmental:

• Includes exposure to human body fluids, disease, infection, lab chemicals and hazard material.
• Requires wearing common protective or safety equipment.

Medium Work Load:

• This position requires contact with others including the patients, physicians, coworkers, team members and visitors.
• There may be times when there is interaction with another person that may be angry or aggressive and help to solve the situation may require requesting assistance of a more qualified individual.
• Communication may come in the form of electronic mail, face to face, telephone or letters/memos.
• This individual may be responsible as a team member to answer the department telephone and work in groups or teams.