About this role
About the Role The Special Procedures and Cath Lab Technologist will assist the Licensed Practitioner in the completion of fluoroscopic and specialized interventional and Neuro-Interventional procedures while using sterile technique. They prepare, administer and document activities related to medications and radiation exposure in accordance with federal and state laws, regulations or facility policy. What You'll Do
- Performs high quality diagnostic vascular laboratory examinations using ultrasound and physiologic testing equipment to evaluate the cerebrovascular, peripheral arterial, peripheral venous systems and adheres to exam protocols except when deviation is clinically necessary.
- Prepares patients for procedures, including explaining the procedure and providing instructions in order to obtain the desired results, gain cooperation, and minimize patient anxiety.
- Contacts referring physician (or other appropriate medical personnel) for clarification prior to performing an exam if there is a suspicion that the exam order is incorrect.
- Utilizes the hospital electronic medical record to review patient information, enter preliminary reporting, and document any critical findings in accordance with department policy.
- Completes assigned tasks in a time frame appropriate for the situation.
- Adheres to all standards and policies regarding safety initiatives, infection control policies, and protecting patient confidentiality.
- Demonstrates ability to perform non-invasive vascular exams at the level of proficiency and knowledge of vascular anatomy, exam procedures, interpretation criteria, and correlation of vascular lab exam results with other hospital procedures. What We're Looking For
- Licensing/Certification: Certification and Registration with ARRT or CCI (required)
- BLS Basic Life Support – American Heart Association (preferred upon hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care) (required)
- ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support – American Heart Association (preferred)
- Certification in Cardiovascular-Interventional Radiography R.T.(R)(CV)(ARRT) (preferred)
- Vascular-Interventional Radiology R.T.(R)(VI)(ARRT) (preferred)
- State Licensure (preferred, unless required by the state where the job is being performed)
- Education: Associate's from an ARRT accredited institute (preferred)
- Work Experience: 1 year experience in radiology with surgery experience in use of CR (preferred)
- Training: EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) (preferred); PACS (preferred) Nice to Have
- Certification in Cardiovascular-Interventional Radiography R.T.(R)(CV)(ARRT) (preferred)
- Vascular-Interventional Radiology R.T.(R)(VI)(ARRT) (preferred)
- State Licensure (preferred) Compensation & Benefits
- Salary range: $33.31 - $51.63 per hour
- Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
- Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
- Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
- Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support