Radiology Technologist - Cardiac Catheterization Lab

Overview

A Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist Radiologic Technologist plays an important role in diagnosing and treating heart diseases. The role involves performing procedures in the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratories, operating specialized imaging and monitoring equipment, assisting with invasive cardiac procedures, preparing patients and equipment for catheterization and interventions, and documenting procedures and patient data in appropriate clinical systems.

• Utilize knowledge of anatomy and cardiac procedures to document in appropriate clinical systems, including flushing of sheaths and maintaining sheath integrity to ensure proper hemostasis; introduce catheters into vessel structures in line with current CDIC standard operating procedures; obtain hemodynamic and angiographic data by operating transducer and manifold; assist in operation of mechanical atherectomy, thrombectomy and intravascular lithotripsy devices.
• Under direct order of a physician, position, inflate, and deflate balloons and stents inside vessels; assist with balloons, catheters, sheaths, and wire exchanges.
• Demonstrate and perform proper post-arterial and venous access care and management (e.g., mechanical closure devices and/or manual compression); convey pertinent patient history to the physician in line with current pre- and post-care policies.
• Capture all documentation required for procedures in appropriate clinical systems; maintain accuracy of databases and ensure patients and procedures are recorded accurately; verify procedure log accuracy and assist MD with procedure reports.
• Operate complex and sophisticated Cardiac Catheterization and Interventional equipment; monitor patients’ heart rhythm, blood pressure, and hemodynamics during procedures; prepare and assist with radiographic equipment (e.g., Impella, IABP, Angio Jet, ACT machine, Hemochron, OCT, IVUS, RFR, IFR, FFR, Cath works, CSI, IVL, etc.); care for and troubleshoot Cardiac Cath lab equipment per manufacturer instructions.
• Maintain up-to-date quality control for radiation safety and participate in annual radiation safety in-services.

• Required
  
  Education and Experience:
  
  Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology Program.
• BLS and ACLS.
• Experience as determined by current staffing and business unit needs or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Current RCIS (Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist), ARRT (C1), or equivalent certification or achievable within 2 years of employment.
• Minimum of 1 year of Cardiac Cath Lab or interventional experience.
• Proficiency in advanced hemodynamics, device management, and coronary interventions strongly preferred.
• Prior experience assisting in high-acuity interventions (IABP, Impella, Swan-Ganz) strongly preferred.
• Willing to train the right candidate.

Strong knowledge of coronary anatomy, interventional devices, and procedural techniques strongly preferred. Ability to anticipate physician needs and respond quickly in critical situations. Excellent communication, teamwork and problem-solving skills. High level of technical competency with imaging systems, intraprocedural monitoring, and arterial and venous access management strongly preferred.

Compensation Range: $38.94 - $57.86. This range is an estimate based on minimum qualifications; base pay considers factors such as education, experience, licensure/certifications, and position requirements. BMCHS offers a comprehensive total compensation package including benefits, retirement plans, time off, and career advancement opportunities.

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