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Interventional Technologist Full Time Days

CHI, Lexington, Kentucky, us, 40598

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Interventional Technologist Full Time Days

Assist Interventional Cardiologists, Radiologists, and Vascular Surgeons in Cardiac Cath Lab/Interventional Radiology/Endovascular with cardiovascular diagnostic and interventional procedures. Performs duties as scrub and monitoring staff. Provides radiation safety and general safety for patients, themselves and other staff. Provides patient and family education and supports customer satisfaction and service excellence. Works as part of the Cath Lab/IR/Endovascular team and supports nursing functions. We are offering a $25K Sign-On Bonus AND up to $24K towards Student Loan Forgiveness for our eligible hires! Job Summary And Responsibilities

Assist Interventional Cardiologists, Radiologists, and Vascular Surgeons in Cardiac Cath Lab/Interventional Radiology/Endovascular with cardiovascular diagnostic and interventional procedures. Performs duties as scrub and monitoring staff. Provides radiation safety and general safety for patients, themselves and other staff. Provides patient and family education and supports customer satisfaction and service excellence. Essential Key Job Responsibilities

Responsible for the operation of c-arm radiation equipment, provides radiation protection, and demonstrates competency for all procedural applications. Prepares sterile fields without error or violation of integrity of aseptic technique. Functions as scrub assist and hemodynamic monitor. Knowledgeable regarding prep and use of all current devices in Cath Lab/IR/Endovascular inventory. Demonstrates rapid decision making, critical thinking, and clinical leadership skills. Acts as a preceptor. Responds quickly and effectively to STEMI, Stroke, respiratory and cardiac arrest. Provides patient/family education related to procedure and cardiovascular disease risk factors. Assists nursing staff in all aspects of patient care. Reports all deviations of standards to nurse leader. Maintains CPACS database. Demonstrates competency in arterial and venous sheath removal, hemostasis, and access site management. Demonstrates competency in EKG recognition and hemodynamics. Alerts Cardiologists to changes from baseline. Provides care to patients peri-procedure and assisting in pre and post procedure care. Maintains readiness for rapid transport for emergent or salvage CABG or vascular surgery. Other duties as assigned by manager Job Requirements

Graduate of an Accredited School of Radiologic Technology Required Licensure And Certifications: MRAD:KY; RTR, or RTBD, or RTCT, or RTCV, or RTM, or RTMR, or RTN, or RTQM, or RTT, or RTVI, or RTVS; BLS-CPR; ACLS - within 90 days We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates.

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