Cardiovascular Technologist

• Work under supervision and read/interpet health record documentation to identify diagnoses and procedures affecting outpatient encounter visits
• Produce Cath Lab images for medical interpretation
• Prepare patients for procedures by reviewing medical history, draping and positioning patients, preparing procedural/testing sites, and administering contrast media and/or medications within scope of practice
• Assist physicians with diagnostic and therapeutic vascular interventional procedures
• Perform related imaging procedures
• Analyze results and resolve image quality issues
• Educate patients regarding procedures, equipment, and exams
• Monitor patient condition and report/respond to changes in status
• Prepare equipment and supplies
• Implement safety standards and perform equipment quality control procedures
• Troubleshoot, resolve, and/or report equipment malfunctions
• Perform other assigned duties

• Graduate from a 2-year certificate program certified by the ASRT in Radiology Technology
• Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
• Licensed by the State of Arkansas in Radiology Technology
• Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment
• Pre-employment screening, including criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification
• Preferred:
  Baccalaureate Degree
• Preferred:
  One or more years of experience
• Preferred:
  Cath Lab Advanced Certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists

Demonstrates expertise in Radiology Technology, including patient preparation, imaging procedures, and equipment quality control. Proficient in interpreting health records and ensuring patient safety during diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.

• Radiology Technology Certification
• Registered Radiologic Technologist
• Cath Lab Advanced Certification
• Patient Monitoring
• Image Quality Analysis

• Health Record Interpretation
• Patient Preparation
• Imaging Procedures
• Equipment Quality Control
• Contrast Media Administration
• Diagnostic Procedure Assistance
• Troubleshooting Equipment Malfunctions
• Safety Standards Implementation

• Patient Education
• Communication Skills

• ASRT Certification in Radiology Technology
• State License in Radiology Technology

• Outpatient Encounters
• Vascular Interventional Procedures
• Medical Imaging
• Patient Condition Monitoring