Procedural Radiologic Technologist (Cath Lab)

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Job Description Summary:

$15,000 Sign-on Bonus- External applicants may be eligible for a $15,000 sign-on bonus with a one-year work commitment. This includes previously employed applicants who have been gone from the organization longer than 90 days.

ARRT Registered & State of Ohio Radiologic License Required

Cath Lab Specific:

The Cath Lab Radiologic Technologist must be competent as the assistant to the Interventional Cardiologist for diagnostic and interventional procedures in roles that include scrubbing, monitoring, and circulating. The technologist must have knowledge of the X-ray equipment in use, hemodynamic monitoring, coronary and peripheral anatomy, and sterile technique.

Arrhythmia (EP) Specific:

The EP Radiologic Technologist must be competent as the assistant to the Electrophysiologist for non-invasive and invasive procedures. The technologist must have knowledge of the X-ray equipment in use, arrhythmia monitoring, cardio structures, anatomy of the heart chambers, and sterile technique.

Vascular Interventional (VIR) Specific:

The VIR Radiologic Technologist must be competent as the assistant to the Interventional Radiologist for minimally invasive, image-guided vascular procedures in roles that include scrubbing, monitoring, and circulating. The technologist must have knowledge of the various imaging equipment in use including fluoroscopy, computed tomography (CT), and ultrasound.

Neuro Interventional Specific:

The Neuro Interventional Radiologic Technologist must be competent as the assistant to the Neuro Interventional Radiologist for diagnostic and interventional procedures. The technologist must have knowledge of the X-ray equipment in use, hemodynamic monitoring, cerebral angiogram coiling, avascular malformations, stroke interventions and sterile technique.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Radiologic technologist must be competent as the assistant to the Interventionalist in specific area as described above in summary for each area.

Greets patients upon arrival to department. Checks chart for required data (i.e., informed consent). Reports absences or abnormalities to RN/physician. Explains procedures, gives instructions, and answers patients' questions. Participates in room turnover and transporting of patients.

Assists Radiation Safety officer in QA of labs and radiation protective apparel on regular basis. Performs tasks using radiation safety principles; checks lead aprons for tears; reports findings and removes inadequate gear from service; maintains accurate records or work with Radiology department to maintain records.

AGE SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

Knowledge and application of growth and development principles.

Utilization of effective communication strategies.

Implementation of specific technical factors.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

OSHA BLOOD BORNE PATHOGEN EMPLOYEE EXPOSURE CATEGORIES

CATEGORY I: X

Employees whose job functions involve routine or potential exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues. (Direct patient care jobs)

Minimum Qualifications:

ACLS- Advanced Cardiac Life Support- American Heart AssociationAmerican Heart AssociationAmerican Heart Association, ARRT- American Registry of Radiologic Technologists- American Registry of Radiologic TechnologistsAmerican Registry of Radiologic TechnologistsAmerican Registry of Radiologic Technologists, BLS - Basic Life Support- American Heart AssociationAmerican Heart AssociationAmerican Heart Association, LIC - Licensed in Field- State of OhioState of OhioState of Ohio

SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE

State of Ohio Radiologic Licensure. ARRT Registered.

Work Shift:

Day

Scheduled Weekly Hours :

40

Department

Cardiac Cath Lab

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Equal Employment Opportunity

OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment