Interventional Radiology Tech

It's more than a career, it's a calling.MO-SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital 1201 Grand

Worker Type:Regular

Job Highlights:

· Department: Interventional Radiology

· Sign On Bonus: $20,000 with >1 years experience, $15,000 with < 1 year *

· Schedule: 5-8’s or 4-10’s full time

· Pay Range starts at: $30.91/hour

· Location: St. Louis University Hospital

ARRT with CCI credential for Interventional Radiology required.

Relocation assistance is available for those outside of metro St. Louis. *

IVR at SLU is a diverse team of physicians, technologists and RNs, who work together to expedite the most advanced practices in IVR. This department and its team are dedicated to being on the leading edge of IR procedures while providing superior care to our patients. We are frequently one of only a few IR departments in the country, who are using/performing new techniques, equipment and procedures. Due to the complexity of some of our cases and the acuity of our patients, being a part of our team, you will become highly adaptable, proficient, and skilled in Interventional Radiology. Some of the procedures done in IR are Pulmonary embolism, angiovac, ablations, Y 90, Angiograms, Paracentesis, stroke, cerebral aneurysm, vascular studies, Nephrology procedures, line placements, thrombolytics, hemo-dynamic monitoring, kyphoplasty, biopsies, drains, shockwave lithotripsy.

SLU Hospital is an academic institute as well as a Level 1 Trauma facility that offers exceptional pay, benefits, tuition reimbursement, pet insurance, matching retirement funds, and more! If you would like to be a part of this team, please submit your application today!

* Sign-on Bonus paid IN FULL on 1st paycheck. Qualified external candidates only

Job Summary:The Cardiology Tech in the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory performs tasks that provide technical support during invasive cardiovascular procedures while also providing basic patient care to all types of patients under the direction and supervision of the professional nurse. Cardiology Tech assists in maintaining order and cleanliness of the department.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

Performs technical support during catheterization procedure. Circulates in the procedure rooms, scrub assist during procedure. Initiates appropriate action in regard to supplies and equipment.

A. Accurately connects patients to EKG monitors.

B. Establishes arterial/venous line set-up prior to procedure.

C. Operates equipment necessary and demonstrates proficiency.

Hemodynamic monitor/recorder

Video/imaging system

Oximeters

Contrast injectors

Cardiac output units

Oxygen consumption monitors

Quantitative analysis software

Intravascular ultrasound units

Doppler blood flow velocity unit

Intra-aortic balloon pump

Fractional Flow Reserve

Bovine

Ablator

Impeller

Temporary Pacemaker

Performs catheter and sheath removal after invasive procedures.

A. Assesses groin site and peripheral pulses.

B. Checks vital signs prior to sheath removal.

C. Compresses artery and/or vein for prescribed length of time.

D. Assesses site after homeostasis is obtained.

E. Gives patient instructions regarding post-procedural activity.

DISCLAIMER: Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

Job Specifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION: High school graduate. Graduate of Radiology program or CCI credential for Cath lab.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: 1 year's Cath Lab experience preferred

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS: ARRT or ARDMS/CCI

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not to be construed, as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified. An individual working in their job classification must also perform specific tasks upon request by supervisor personnel. Furthermore, the duties and responsibilities for this job classification are subject to change at the discretion of the medical center.

Department: Interventional Radiology

Work Shift:Day Shift (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:40

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