Cath Lab Clinician- Radiologic Technologist

Full-time, 40 hours per week

Benefits Eligible

Pay to Commesurate with Experience

The Cath Lab Clinician (Rad Tech) is responsible for the operation, maintenance, and application of cardiac catheterization, interventional, and electrophysiology procedures.

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Responsibilities

Assists with diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterization and/or electrophysiology procedures in compliance with protocols, policies, and guidelines.

Prepares patients for procedures, including allergy documentation; monitors patients' conditions during procedures, e.g. blood pressure and heart rate.Documents according to organizational standards, policies, and procedures.

Educates patients and families on cardiac catheterization procedures and policies.

Maintains and cleans cardiac equipment and upholds laboratory safety.

Engages in the workplace community by staying aware of changes, participating in data collection or auditing, understanding Quality Improvement, and representing staff at relevant meetings and then reporting important information and updates back to staff.

Works in accordance with on-call and scheduling requirements for the Catheterization and Electrophysiology Team.

Qualifications

Education:

Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology program.

Licensure:

Valid R category Ohio Radiological License; Registry by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist active status.

Certifications:

-Basic Life Support required upon hire

-PALS and ACLS certifications required within 4 months of employment and maintained throughout employment.

Experience:

-One-year experience in a catheterization lab and/or one year interventional radiology experience is preferred.

-Congenital heart disease experience also preferred.

MINIMUM PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

OCCASIONALLY 1-33% OF TIME (0.5 TO 2.5 HOURS)

Climb stairs/ladder

Lifting/carrying 41-100 lbs. or greater may need assistance

Pushing/pulling 41-100 lbs. or greater may need assistance

Exposure to communicable diseases and/or pathogens (time may be extended)

Use of Power Tools

Exposure to hot/cold temperatures (time may be extended)

FREQUENTLY 34-66% (2.6 TO 5 HOURS)

Bend/twist

Squat/kneel

Flexing/extending of neck

Reaching above shoulder

Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning

Lifting/carrying up to 40 lbs.

Pushing/pulling up to 40 lbs

Exposure to fumes/gases/ vapors

Exposed to loud noises

CONTINUOUSLY 67-100% (5.1 TO 12 HOURS OR GREATER)

Standing

Walking

Sitting

Repetitive hand/arm usage

Computer Skills and usage

Lifting/carrying up to 10 lbs.

Audible speech

Hearing acuity

Depth perception-vision

Color vision

Peripheral vision

Seeing- far/near

Problem solving skills

Decision making skills

Interpreting data skills

Exposure to blood and/or bodily fluids

Exposure to chemicals/medicationsUse of patient equipment

Exposure to biohazard waste

Use of machinery

Use of electricity required to wear lead aprons with varying weights up to 25 lb/s.

Must be able to handle high levels of stress in emergency situations

Must be able to respond quickly to problem-solving situations while maintaining excellent interpersonal relations.

Ability to visually and audibly perform all essential functions of the position

Full Time