Cardiovascular Radiologic Technologist - Cardiac Cath Lab​/Req

Job Objective:

Under the direction of the Cardiac Services Manager and Executive Director of Cardiology and Interventional Services the individual provides technical assistance in Cardiovascular Laboratory operating radiologic equipment, and assisting in diagnostic, invasive, and surgical procedures

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

A. Operates radiologic equipment

B. Maintenance of radiologic equipment /supplies

C. Patient Care

Non-Essential Duties:

• Answers phones
• Schedules procedures
• Prepares and distributes daily schedule
• Send films and reports to physicians as needed

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

:

Knowledge

• Working knowledge of vascular anatomy
• Knowledge of coronary views to acquire imaging
• Knowledge of contrast media and the appropriate usage
• Knowledge of radiation protection for personnel and patients
• Knowledge of ancillary equipment including but not limited to IVUS, FFR, IABP, ECT,
• Knowledge of supplies used for various invasive diagnostic and interventional procedures
• Knowledge of Sterile Gowning/Gloving, Aseptic/ Asepsis technique and surgical instruments

Skills

• Skills to provide correct positioning for radiological imaging of patients for invasive procedures relative to patient's condition and anatomy.
• Skill to obtain and position appropriate radiographic views used in coronary, visceral, peripheral, and cerebral angiography
• Skill to assist physicians as scrub personnel during procedures.

Abilities

• Ability to operate digital recorder and roadmap system
• Ability to operate and position image detectors to achieve optimal images
• Ability to operate angiographic pressure injector
• Ability to set up sterile table/field for invasive and surgical procedure
• Ability to remove arterial and venous sheaths under RN supervision
• Ability to assist physician during procedure as a scrub personnel

Core Competencies:
All AVH employees will effectively demonstrate these behaviors:

Accountability

Action Oriented

Customer Focused

Compassion

Effective Communication

Teamwork

Ethics & Values

Integrity & Trust

Education and Experience:
Education

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Completion of studies in radiological studies

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years experience

Required Licensure and/or Certifications:

• BCLS
• Current CRT certification from the State of California, issued by the Department of Health Services, Radiologic Health Section.
• Current Fluoroscopy Permit from the State of California, issued by the Department of Health Services, Radiologic Health Section,
• Current ARRT certification, issued by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
• RCIS certification preferred

AVH Conduct/Compliance Expectations:

• Ability to adhere with AVH Leaves of Absence Policy
• Ability to adhere with AVH Paid Time Off (PTO) Policy
• Ability to adhere with AVH Recording of Hours Worked Policy
• Ability to adhere to the department dress code
• Ability to organize work and establish priorities
• Ability to expand on own initiative in performance of duties
• Skill and ability to follow the telephone etiquette/standards
• Conforms to AVH Standards of Excellence
• Ability to function effectively under pressure and meet time parameters
• Ability to communicate effectively while maintaining good working relationships with coworkers, managers and other hospital staff
• Ability to adhere to the normal standards of courtesy and conduct as defined under the rules of hospitality at AVH
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of patient, hospital and department information
• Ability to adhere to safety rules and regulations
• Safely and effectively uses all equipment necessary to carry out duties
• Ability to interpret and function under hospital and department policies and procedures
• Conforms with required and appropriate Joint Commission requirements
• Conforms with and supports hospital quality assurance and improvement guidelines
• Ability to participate effectively in department and hospital staff education
• Display a willingness to work as a team player
• Ability to give and support the highest level of patient/customer satisfaction at all times
• Supports and adheres to the values and mission statement established by the AVH Board of Directors

Ability to demonstrate knowledge…