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Radiology Technologist, Cardiac Cath Lab, Sign on Bonus Available

UC Health, Cincinnati, Ohio, United States, 45208

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Radiology Technologist, Cardiac Cath Lab, Sign on Bonus Available Interventional Radiology Technologist, First Shift, Cardiac Cath Lab Department

UC Health is hiring a full‑time Interventional Radiology Technologist for the cardiac catheterization lab department at University of Cincinnati Medical Center. We are offering up to a $30,000 sign‑on bonus.

The Interventional Radiology Technologist assists with all aspects of diagnostic and/or interventional angiographic procedures within the cardiac catheterization labs and vascular angiography suite. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, all diagnostic and interventional modalities used within the department such as intravascular ultrasound, fractional flow reserve, intra‑aortic balloon pump, and mechanical thrombectomy.

About University of Cincinnati Medical Center As part of the Clifton Campus of UC Health, Greater Cincinnati’s academic health system, University of Cincinnati Medical Center has served Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky for nearly 200 years. Each year, hundreds of thousands of patients receive care from our world‑renowned clinicians and care team. Our experts utilize the most advanced medical knowledge and technology available, providing a level of specialty and subspecialty medical care that is not available elsewhere in Greater Cincinnati.

UC Medical Center is also home to medical breakthroughs—our physician experts conduct basic, translational and clinical research, leading to new therapies and care protocols, and connecting patients to the latest and most advanced treatments. UC Medical Center houses Greater Cincinnati’s only Level I adult trauma center, offering a full range of specialist resources for complex medical conditions and injuries.

Location Cincinnati, OH, United States

Qualifications

Minimum Required: Associate’s degree, completion of an AMA‑approved program in radiologic technology or associate’s degree of science in radiologic technology

License and Certification: Ohio license, registration by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

Minimum required: 1–2 years equivalent experience

Responsibilities

Engage in population‑appropriate communication

Have knowledge of growth and development milestones and tasks

Give clear instructions to patients/family regarding treatment

Involve family/guardian in assessment, initial treatment and continuing care of the patient

Identify any physical limitations of the patient and deploy intervention when necessary

Recognize and respond appropriately to patients/families with behavioral health problems

Interpret population‑related data and plan care appropriately

Identify and respond appropriately to different needs resulting from unique psychological needs or those associated with religious/cultural norms

Perform treatments, administer medication or operate equipment safely

Recognize and respond to signs/symptoms of abuse or neglect

Inspect and prepare radiologic equipment, troubleshoot as necessary

Report equipment malfunctions to appropriate people, follow through until problem resolved

Produce hard copy of images as needed, maintain archival storage of digitized data

Prepare patients for procedures, providing clear understandable instructions

Respect the rights, privacy and property of others

Show sensitivity and compassion

Prepare and administer contrast media under MD supervision

Provide knowledgeable assistance in obtaining necessary images

Demonstrate compliance with infection control guidelines and hand hygiene policies

Utilize personal protective equipment and standard precautions in relation to exposure to blood and bodily fluids

Maintain sterile technique while preparing sterile tray and draping patient

Demonstrate knowledge of emergency procedures and respond appropriately when emergencies occur

Monitor radiation exposure to patient and regulate time and intensity of dose to protect patient and other team members, notify MD of prolonged exposure

Report to radiation physicist per hospital policy

Monitor contrast usage during case, keep MD aware of contrast usage during procedure

Demonstrate proper hemostasis techniques including manual pressure

Maintain competence and certification in point‑of‑care testing

Participate in continuing education activities to promote professional growth

Participate in unit activities and/or hospital committees to improve patient care and work‑related processes

Precept students and other health‑care team members to maximize their learning experience

Engage in ongoing education and training in cultural and language appropriate service delivery

Stay current with changes in technology and patient care by attending in‑services, journal clubs and reading professional journals

Demonstrate knowledge of hemodynamic parameters and monitoring; accurately document the chronology of the procedures; accurately record hemodynamic waveforms and calculate values; promptly notify team members of cardiac rhythm disturbances or pressure abnormalities

UC Health is an EEO employer.

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