Cardiac Cath Technologist

Overview

Rad tech with ARRT can apply, BLS within 2 weeks of hire and ACLS within 3 months

Performs imaging procedures/treatments according to radiology practice standards in order to aid in the diagnosis and/or treatment of disease. Performs other duties as assigned.

• Demonstrates a thorough understanding of Radiologic principals/theory and utilizes the most appropriate technique and positioning for optimal procedures/treatments, as demonstrated by procedure/treatment results.
• Develops appropriate procedure/treatment plan.
• Implements procedure/treatment plan utilizing established hospital protocols/guidelines.
• Completes documentation as required to comply with hospital policies and procedures.
• Maintains equipment, procedure/treatment rooms, and work areas in a neat and safe condition to ensure the safety of patients and staff.
• Participates in hospital and departmental Performance Improvement activities to ensure that patient care is consistent with established standards.
• Completes assigned goals.

Preferred:
Registry in Vascular Interventional ARRT(VI) or Registry in Cardiac vascular Intervention Specialist (RCIS) preferred.

Minimum:
Registered by American Registry of Radiologic Technologists with Registry in Radiography ARRT (R) required. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 30 days of hire date.

Minimum: 6 months experience in specialty area as required to meet all Cardiac Cath competencies at the end of the orientation period.

Preferred: ARRT(VI)

Minimum: STATE LICENSE AS REQUIRED; BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE; ARRT(R)

Minimum:
Basic computer literacy skills.