WVU Hospitals — Ruby Memorial Hospital
Radiologic Technologist - Cardiovascular Interventional Tech (Cath Lab)
WVU Hospitals — Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown, West Virginia, United States, 26501
Overview
Radiologic Technologist - Cardiovascular Interventional Tech (Cath Lab) 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: 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. Obtain certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire. Experience: Two years’ experience in a Cardiac/Vascular Interventional Lab. Proficient in two or more specialties as defined by the department. Preferred Qualifications: Obtain Dysthymia course certification through WVU Medicine within one year of hire. Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification. Core Duties and Responsibilities
The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not an all-inclusive list of 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, documents and advises the Physician of any activity, and provides documentation for the patient’s permanent record. Answers the phone in the cardiac catheterization or vascular laboratory in a courteous manner, 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. Documents all procedures, uses the inventory control system, and assists with billing and 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 on patient positioning, technique, and use of equipment to obtain radiographic images. Monitors and interprets hemodynamic monitoring. Prepares entry site using sterile technique. Participates in Inventory Management of the department. Checks and prepares patient prior to procedure. Supports the development of level I Technologists. Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ability to sit for extended periods of time. Ability to lift, push, or pull a minimum of 40 pounds. Working Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 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 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 shared goals. Additional Job Details
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt Shift: United States of America (Non-Exempt) Company: WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals Cost Center: 1703 WVUH HVI CATH Address: 1 Medical Center Drive, Morgantown, 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 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 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.
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Radiologic Technologist - Cardiovascular Interventional Tech (Cath Lab) 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: 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. Obtain certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire. Experience: Two years’ experience in a Cardiac/Vascular Interventional Lab. Proficient in two or more specialties as defined by the department. Preferred Qualifications: Obtain Dysthymia course certification through WVU Medicine within one year of hire. Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification. Core Duties and Responsibilities
The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not an all-inclusive list of 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, documents and advises the Physician of any activity, and provides documentation for the patient’s permanent record. Answers the phone in the cardiac catheterization or vascular laboratory in a courteous manner, 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. Documents all procedures, uses the inventory control system, and assists with billing and 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 on patient positioning, technique, and use of equipment to obtain radiographic images. Monitors and interprets hemodynamic monitoring. Prepares entry site using sterile technique. Participates in Inventory Management of the department. Checks and prepares patient prior to procedure. Supports the development of level I Technologists. Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ability to sit for extended periods of time. Ability to lift, push, or pull a minimum of 40 pounds. Working Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 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 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 shared goals. Additional Job Details
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt Shift: United States of America (Non-Exempt) Company: WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals Cost Center: 1703 WVUH HVI CATH Address: 1 Medical Center Drive, Morgantown, 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 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 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.
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