Sr. Procedural Radiology Technologist - EP Technologist

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Job Description Summary:

The Senior Procedural Radiologic Technologist must be competent in high complexity procedural care as the assistant to the Interventionalist. This technologist must have additional training as described in the responsibilities below. This technologist must also have more than one year of procedural experience.

Responsibilities And Duties:

75% In Role specific listed below per procedural area

Cath Lab Specific: (Level 3 Lab- Ohio Admin Code)

The Senior Cath Lab Radiologic Technologist must be competent as the assistant to the Interventional Cardiologist for coronary, peripheral, and structural heart procedures. The Senior Technologist must meet all requirements of the procedural job code: knowledge of the X-ray equipment in use, hemodynamic monitoring, coronary and peripheral anatomy, sterile technique and knowledgeable of all inventory items and equipment in the department.

Requirements:

1. The Senior Cath Lab Radiologic Technologist must be an active, effective preceptor for new associates and students.

2. Competent to scrub and circulate all coronary cases including complex PCI and brachytherapy; Ventricular assist devices (IABP, IMPELLA and ECMO); all peripheral vascular cases including venous procedures (IVC reconstruction) and all Structural Heart Procedures including aortic and mitral valves and ASD/PFO. Must rotate through all labs including the HVL at least twice a month.

3. Competent to float to Arrythmia Services and Hybrid Lab to assist with procedures.

4. Must be FT or PT rostered FTE

5. 1-3 years' experience in hospital CVL department

Arrhythmia (EP) Specific:

The Senior EP Radiologic Technologist must be competent as the assistant to the Electrophysiologist for non-invasive, invasive, and structural heart procedures. The Senior Technologist must meet all requirements of the procedural job code: knowledge of the X-ray equipment in use, arrhythmia monitoring, cardio structures, anatomy of the heart chambers, sterile technique, and be knowledgeable of all inventory items and equipment in the department.

Requirements:

1. The Senior EP Lab Radiologic Technologist must be an active, effective preceptor for new associates and students.

2. Competent to scrub and circulate all complex ablations including afib and VT, laser lead extractions, and Structural Heart Procedures.

3. Competent to float to Hybrid Lab to assist with lead extraction procedures outside of our unit.

4. Must be FT or PT rostered FTE

5. 1-3 years' experience in hospital EP department

Vascular Interventional (VIR) Specific:

The Senior VIR Radiologic Technologist must be competent as the assistant to the Interventional Radiologist for minimally invasive, image-guided vascular procedures. The Senior Technologist must meet all requirements of the procedural job code: knowledge of the imaging equipment in use, vascular anatomy, sterile technique, and be knowledgeable of all inventory items and equipment in the department.

Requirements:

1. Competent to scrub and circulate all special angiographic procedures including but not limited to: Y-90, (Trans jugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt) TIPSS, Chemoembolization, Uterine Artery embolization (UAE) and GI Bleeds

2. Must be FT or PT rostered FTE

3. 1-3 years in hospital IR department

Neuro Interventional Specific:

The Senior Neuro Interventional Radiologic Technologist must be competent as the assistant to the Neuro Interventional Radiologist for diagnostic and interventional procedures. The Senior Technologist must meet all requirements of the procedural job code: knowledge of the X-ray equipment in use, hemodynamic monitoring, cerebral angiogram coiling, avascular malformations, stroke interventions and sterile technique and be knowledgeable of all inventory items and equipment in the department.

Requirements:

1. The Senior Neuro Interventional Radiologic Technologist must be an active, effective preceptor for new associates and students.

2. Competent to scrub and circulate all Neuro cases including mechanical stroke.

3. Must be FT or PT rostered FTE

4. 1-3 years' experience in hospital NIR department

15%

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.

10%

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.

Minimum Qualifications:

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

Additional Job Description:

SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE

State of Ohio Radiologic Licensure. ARRT Registry. Knowledge of sterile technique. At least 1 year in a hospital procedural radiology department.

Work Shift:

Day

Scheduled Weekly Hours :

40

Department

Heart & Vascular - EP Lab

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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

Permanent