Rad Tech/CV Tech - Cath Lab/Hybrid Job Martinsburg area,West Virginia USA,Healthcare

Position: Rad Tech/CV Tech - Cath Lab/Hybrid OR (Sign On Bonus)

To perform as a technologist and assist the physician with patients who have had a variety of invasive cardiac procedures including but not limited to diagnostic heart catheterization, interventional cardiac procedures, electrophysiological, device implantations, and peripheral vascular procedures.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE

For West Virginia, Ohio, and Maryland locations:

Certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) in Radiography.
Current West Virginia Medical imaging and Radiation Therapy Technologist License, or applicable state licensure where services will be performed.
Obtain certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire.

For Pennsylvania locations:

Certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) in Radiography within 6 months of hire.
Obtain certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification.

EXPERIENCE

Two (2) years of experience in a Catheterization or Hybrid lab.

CORE JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

Obtains and prepares medications under direct Physician order for procedure.

Observes sterile technique while assembling supplies necessary for physician and other lab personnel involved to scrub and enter the lab without infraction 100% of the time.

Continuously monitors patient's ECG and blood pressure and documenting and advising the Physician of any and all activity in an accurate and timely manner and providing documentation that will become part of the patient's permanent record.

Answers the phone in the cardiac catheterization or vascular laboratory's in a courteous manner and timely fashion, identifying unit and self at all times.

Coordinates the laboratory's procedural schedule/load with patient demand and physician schedules.

Acts as the laboratory's code team by initiating resuscitative measures and cardiac defibrillators under the direct supervision of the physician in charge.

Correctly documents all procedures performed and utilizes the inventory control system that is established. Correctly bills for all procedures by using the EMR for documentation. Assists with inventory counts.

Escorts patient safely to the appropriate departments.

Applies electrocautery and ablation pad under supervision of the Physician.

Instructs radiography students in the clinical setting with regard to patient positioning, technique selection, manipulation of equipment and the use of accessory devices to obtain Radiographic images.

Monitors and interprets Hemodynamic monitoring.

Prepares entry site applicable to the procedure using sterile technique.

Participates in Inventory Management of the department.

Checks and prepares patient prior to procedure.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to sit for extended periods of time.

Ability to lift, push, or pull a minimum of 40 pounds.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; airborne particles; body fluids; toxic or caustic chemicals; and risk of electrical shock.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Possesses the interpersonal skills to positively and effectively communicate, negotiate, and resolve conflict.
Motivation and drive for continuous development of self.
Cooperatively interacts with the health care team to support and contribute to the shared group goals.

Additional

Job Description:

Experience in a Catheterization or Hybrid lab

Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

40

Shift: Day (United States of America)

Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company: BMC Berkeley Medical Center

Cost Center: 133 BMC HVI Cardio Invasive Lab

Address: 2500 Hospital Drive Martinsburg West Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline,…


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