Radiologic Technologist - Cath Lab

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Radiologic Technologist

• Cath Lab

Department: HVI Procedures

• CPG

Usual Schedule: 4,9hr shifts/wk 7:30a-5:00p

Regions: Carle Foundation

On Call Requirements: Department rotation

Job Category: Allied Health

Work Location: Carle Foundation Hospital

Employment Type: Full

• Time

Nursing Specialty:

Job Post ID: 36663

Secondary Job Category: Allied Health

Experience Requirements: None

Weekend Requirements: Department rotation

Education Requirements: Associates Degree

Shift: Day

Location: Urbana, IL

Holiday Requirements: Department rotation

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Job Description

JOB SUMMARY:

The Registered Radiologic Technologist is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility of patients for a designated time frame and to provide care, specifically in the Heart & Vascular Institute. The patient population consists of those requiring an invasive cardiology or invasive radiology study. The Registered Radiologic Technologist will assist the physician in all procedures and provide a valuable service to the patient and the team.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Associate's Degree in Related field or Certificate in Radiologic Technology

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS

Radiography (R)(ARRT) upon hire and IEMA Radiography License upon hire and Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 1 year.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

preferreder previous Radiologic Technology experience in a procedural setting.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Capacity to learn and retain information regarding patient care and procedures. Ability to communicate effectively, follow directions, and complete detailed work accurately. Demonstrates compassion and caring in dealing with others. Manual dexterity to handle small supplies.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Administers contrast material (when applicable), according to physician's request, by means of existing IV line or by performing venipuncture and placing IV line; recognizes and responds to hypersensitivity or allergic reactions.

• All functions and duties will be under the direct supervision of a physicist or dosimetrist.

• Assists with inventory/supplies.

• Checks for correct patient and chart identification, diagnosis, and treatment position.

• Compiles pertinent clinical information pertaining to lab, pathology, etc.

• Assists in instruction of new staff as necessary.

• Documents accurately and completely.

• Explains procedure to patient and provides for patient care- including comfort, support, safety, and confidentiality.

• Accurately informs procedural nurse of correct doses of intra-procedural medications, radiation and sponge/sharp counts.

• Performs on call duties and/or work variable shifts as assigned to meet department needs.

• Performs all essential functions of the Radiologic Technologist.

• Able to work around and maintain a sterile field during procedures.

• Administers and with holds contrast and treatment as appropriate. Assess patients for allergies.

• Can pull supplies for procedures.

• Takes late shift duties as assigned to meet department needs.

• Skin suturing.

• Basic knowledge of ECG interpretation.

• Electrophysiology equipment troubleshooting.

• Understanding and running the pacing stimulator during ablations and EP studies.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We are committed to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace that includes partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe that enables us to better meet our mission and values while serving customers throughout our communities. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal state and local ordinances. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: human.resources@carle.com. Positions are not available for remote work in the state of Colorado.

Effective September 20, 2021, the COVID 19 vaccine is required for all new Carle Health team members. Requests for Medical or Religious exemption will be permitted.

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