Cardiovascular Radiology Technologist

The Cardiovascular Technologist - H&V Specialist will provide continuous, comprehensive care to the adult and geriatric invasive cardiology and invasive peripheral and angiography patients, utilizing specialized knowledge, judgment, and skills in compliance with standards of care and customer service standards. Performs angiographic procedures including invasive vascular treatments and examinations of the technical level consistent with optimal image quality. All care is provided based on the concepts inherent in the model of care for TCH which promotes an ongoing partnership between patients and families and the team of healthcare providers. The care is culturally based and age specific.

• Understands signs and symptoms and data related to the patient's presenting needs.
• Recognizes and appropriately reports to the physician and charge RN pertinent abnormal data and changes in the patient's condition.
• Utilizes appropriate handoff methods to collaborate with other healthcare team members to communicate pertinent data regarding patient's physiological and psychological data.
• Assesses patient, family, and environment for safety risks, proactively seeks out and performs safety initiatives.
• Provides ongoing, individualized holistic patient and family education based on needs with the multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrates critical thinking upon review of physician orders, making appropriate referrals, & contacts other health team professionals.
• Responds to emergency situations that require an immediate, controlled precision in a skillful manner.
• Implements measures to prevent contamination and/or transmission of disease to include the use of appropriate protective devices and equipment to prevent injury and maintain a safe environment.
• Functions as a scrub assistant to the cardiologist/radiologist using the principles of sterile technique. Also aids in the technical performance of diagnostic/interventional procedures in the cath lab and angiography.
• Sets up sterile trays and all specialized equipment according to procedure being performed.
• Maintains hemostasis of a vessel post procedure using a compression device, closure device or manual compression. Recognizes the potential problems associated with insertion sites and takes appropriate corrective actions if indicated.
• Maintains competency on arterial and venous sheath removal techniques and groin management.
• Demonstrates knowledge of department policies regarding radiation safety while using x-ray equipment.
• Provides proper radiation protection for patients, self, and others (uses lead aprons, lead gloves and gonadal shielding when appropriate).
• Properly screens all females in childbearing age as to possible pregnancy.
• Properly wears radiation dosimetry badges, exchanges badges each month and reviews/signs monthly dosimetry reports.

• 1-2 years previous experience in the field.
• Good understanding of cardiovascular and peripheral anatomy in order to support learning stimulator role during complex ablations.
• Responsible for meeting individual education and training requirements.
• Participates in on-call coverage as job requires.
• Possesses a high level of professionalism and the ability to establish good relationships with patients, staff, and physicians.
• Able to perform duties with minimal supervision.

Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 4x10s 7:00AM- 5:30PM Plus call 5pm - 7am during the week and weekend call is from 7am Saturday am - 7am Monday am. Call shifts will also be required with 30-minute response time for emergency cases. Required: minimum 1 year of Cath Lab experience - ability to scrub and x-ray procedures. MUST HAVE IMPELLA DEVICE EXPERIENCE. Preferred experience: Peripheral vascular, structural heart, experience in larger value hospitals; ACLS is preferred but not required.

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Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to our employees, which includes:

• Medical Insurance
• Vision & Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Matching 401(k)
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Discounts & Rewards
• Payroll Payment Options

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