Imaging Assistant

The Cath Lab Radiologic Technologist plays a critical role in assisting Interventional Cardiologists during diagnostic and interventional procedures.

Key responsibilities include scrubbing, monitoring, and circulating to ensure the safe and effective execution of these complex procedures.

Proficiency in X-ray equipment, hemodynamic monitoring, coronary and peripheral anatomy, and sterile technique is essential for success in this position.

Specialized Skills:

Assist Electrophysiologists with non-invasive and invasive arrhythmia procedures, requiring knowledge of X-ray equipment, arrhythmia monitoring, cardio structures, and sterile technique.

Collaborate with Interventional Radiologists on minimally invasive, image-guided vascular procedures, utilizing fluoroscopy, CT, and ultrasound imaging equipment.

Provide expert assistance to Neuro Interventional Radiologists during diagnostic and interventional procedures, necessitating expertise in X-ray equipment, hemodynamic monitoring, cerebral angiogram coiling, and avascular malformations.

Responsibilities and Duties:

Competently assist Interventions in specific areas as described above.

Meet patients upon arrival, check charts for necessary information, report absences or abnormalities to RN/physician, explain procedures, give instructions, and answer questions.

Participate in room turnover and transporting patients, assist Radiation Safety officer with QA of labs and radiation protective apparel, and perform tasks adhering to radiation safety principles.

Minimum Qualifications:

ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification from American Heart Association.

ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists registration.

BLS - Basic Life Support certification from American Heart Association.

LIC - Licensed in Field from State of Ohio.