Radiologic Technologist - Cath Lab

Experience Required

None

Minimum Education Required

High School Diploma/G.E.D.

Compensation

$7.25 / hourly

Hours Per Week

40

Number Of Positions

1

Work Schedule and Shift Requirements

First (Day)

Job Description

Summary

Job Description:

Job Title: Radiologic Technologist - Cath Lab

FULL TIME - 1ST SHIFT

The Cath lab is a procedure area that performs minimally invasive cardiac diagnostic and interventional procedures: Cath, PCI for STEMI, cardioversion, tilt table testing, and transesophageal echocardiography. A highly skilled, multidisciplinary team is available 24/7 to meet the needs of the community as a chest pain accredited facility for ACS (acute coronary syndrome or acute MI). Patients are scheduled for outpatient procedures as well as urgent and emergent. The cath lab is staffed with registered nurses and radiology technologists.

Job Description:

Provides health care services using medical imaging techniques to assist in diagnosis and treatment. Performs care requiring substantial specialized knowledge, judgment and skill. Exercises professional judgment in performance of services and maintains demeanor complementary to medical ethics. Provides appropriate patient care and recognizes patient conditions essential for successful completion of the procedure.

Accepts patients and assesses their condition to determine proper handling and special requirements.

Explain and prepare the patient for all cardiac catheterization procedures.

Interviews patients and reviews available clinical data from charts to alert nurses and/or physicians to possible contradictions for procedure.

Responsible for performing all related exams within the cardiac catheterization laboratory.

Operates highly complex radiographic equipment within the cardiac catheterization department, selecting technical factors to insure high-quality radiographs, digital imaging using the A.L.A.R.A. (as low as reasonably achievable) standards.

Performs various clerical duties including, but not limited to:

Verification of patient identification using 2 identifiers, exams performed, and able to perform "Time Out" with appropriate personnel.

Corroborates patient's clinical history with procedure, assuring information if documented and available.

Ensures the correct billing of patient charges for equipment and procedures.

Demonstrate proficiency in the ability to capture the correct documentation to include procedure, supplies, room times, etc. in Sensis.

Checks stock inventory and initiates order deficiencies to stock personnel or management.

Requirements:

Certification (or eligible) by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist in Radiography

State Radiation Operator Certification

Graduate of a Committee of Allied Health Education and Accreditation (CAHEA) program or equivalent

BLS and ACLS certification within six months of hire

Benefits: Full-Time 32 weekly hours (0.8 FTE) - 40 weekly hours (1.0 FTE)

Health, Vision, Dental and Pet Insurance

Life Insurance

Short Term and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance

Identity Theft Protection

Tuition Reimbursement up to $6,000 annually

Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave

5 days of Paid Time Off available upon hire

Bereavement Leave (includes pets)

PTO Sell Back Program

Compassionate Leave Sharing Program (PTO Donation)

Employee Support Fund, for employees in need of emergency financial support

Retirement with Company Match

If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now!

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

"EEO Statement: Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and seeks to employ individuals without regard to r ace, color, national origin, gender, s exual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, religious or political beliefs, protected veteran status, employment status or any other protected class identified in any federal, state, or local law. Baptist Health specifically encourages minority, female, disabled, veteran and other candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and strengthen our team. Please note that Baptist Health is a drug-free workplace and employment with Baptist Health is subject to post offer, pre-employment drug testing.

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Job Type

Full time

Benefits Offered

Not specified

Veteran Preference

No

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

R