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Below, you’ll find other important information about this position.Assists RN in special procedures room; assembles procedure trays; obtain proper supplies; directly assists physician performing arteriograms, heart catheterization or other special procedures. Duties may also include the performance of diagnostic radiology service required in examinations, care and treatment of hospital patients.**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS****:****EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:**1. Must possess Radiological Technologist license through the West Virginia Board of Radiologic Technologists.2. Registered in Radiography by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
3. CPR certification.**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:****EXPERIENCE:**
1. Three (3) months of cardiovascular tech experience.**CORE 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.1. Sets up sterile trays for scheduled cases.2. Prepares arterial puncture site and creates a sterile field and demonstrates appropriate skin/sterile field prep for each specific procedure.3. Helps set up dye, monitoring, or flush lines for procedures requiring them.4. Flushes all catheters, monitoring, or flush lines for procedures requiring them.5. Directly assists physician performing diagnostic and interventional cardiac and vascular special procedures:* Manages the guide wire as directed by the physician by watching the fluoro images.* Provides the physician with the proper catheters, in correct sequences, for the procedure.* Fills balloon inflation device with approved dye/saline admixture.* Exchanges guide wires as directed by physician.* Assists physician with placement of vascular closure devices.* Assists physician with the placement of pacemakers/AICD using sterile technique* Assist in cardiac holding area:
Patient preparation prior to procedure and transporting of patients post procedure when needed* Maintains an extensive working and user knowledge of all equipment used in diagnostic and interventional cardiac/vascular and hybrid OR cases.* Maintain a working relationship with OR staff when performing Hybrid cases6. Pulls sheath and holds arterial pressure and applies pressure dressing post-procedure. Applies safeguard when necessary
7. Orders supplies as needed from storeroom and maintain appropriate level of stock to maintain adequate PAR levels for the department8. Removes soiled linen from special procedures room and transports contaminated instruments and devices to Central processing for proper sterilization9. Charges used items through computer and orders needed supplies from outside vendors (as previously approved).10. Adheres to all sterile/isolation and OSHA standards11. Assists in Fluoroscopy for all procedures:* Maintains accurate log books* Ascertains equipment is functioning properly prior to procedure* Maintains personnel exposure at a very low level* Protection is used during radiation procedures* Completes exam and post processing of images in a timely manner* Positions patients properly according to type of procedure, selects proper equipment* Demonstrates working knowledge of the Cardiovascular PACS system.* Demonstrates working knowledge of the GE and Phillips Imaging system* Uses protection on all patients to keep radiation exposure as low as possible12. Attends scheduled staff meetings13. Provide care and education appropriate to the age of the patients served.14. Assesses information relative to patient's status and interprets this information to identify the age specific needs of each patient.**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.1. Stand, sit and walk for prolonged periods.2. Lift, push and pull up to 50 pounds of weight.3. Carry items of up to 20 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.1. Office & clinical environment2. Work in a strong Magnetic field
**SKILLS AND ABILITIES:**1. Strong computer skills including email and ability to comprehend and utilize electronic medical record system and PACS systems. Use of MRI equipment, contrast injectors and general office equipment.2. Exceptional organizational skills.3. Exceptional communication and follow through skills to work with vendors, physicians, staff and management.**Additional Job Description:****Scheduled Weekly Hours:**36**Shift:****Exempt/Non-Exempt:**United States of America (Non-Exempt)**Company:**WMCH Weirton Medical Center**Cost Center:**133 WMCH HVI Cardio Invasive Lab**Address:**601 Colliers WayWeirtonWest 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, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Below, you’ll find other important information about this position.Assists RN in special procedures room; assembles procedure trays; obtain proper supplies; directly assists physician performing arteriograms, heart catheterization or other special procedures. Duties may also include the performance of diagnostic radiology service required in examinations, care and treatment of hospital patients.**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS****:****EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:**1. Must possess Radiological Technologist license through the West Virginia Board of Radiologic Technologists.2. Registered in Radiography by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
3. CPR certification.**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:****EXPERIENCE:**
1. Three (3) months of cardiovascular tech experience.**CORE 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.1. Sets up sterile trays for scheduled cases.2. Prepares arterial puncture site and creates a sterile field and demonstrates appropriate skin/sterile field prep for each specific procedure.3. Helps set up dye, monitoring, or flush lines for procedures requiring them.4. Flushes all catheters, monitoring, or flush lines for procedures requiring them.5. Directly assists physician performing diagnostic and interventional cardiac and vascular special procedures:* Manages the guide wire as directed by the physician by watching the fluoro images.* Provides the physician with the proper catheters, in correct sequences, for the procedure.* Fills balloon inflation device with approved dye/saline admixture.* Exchanges guide wires as directed by physician.* Assists physician with placement of vascular closure devices.* Assists physician with the placement of pacemakers/AICD using sterile technique* Assist in cardiac holding area:
Patient preparation prior to procedure and transporting of patients post procedure when needed* Maintains an extensive working and user knowledge of all equipment used in diagnostic and interventional cardiac/vascular and hybrid OR cases.* Maintain a working relationship with OR staff when performing Hybrid cases6. Pulls sheath and holds arterial pressure and applies pressure dressing post-procedure. Applies safeguard when necessary
7. Orders supplies as needed from storeroom and maintain appropriate level of stock to maintain adequate PAR levels for the department8. Removes soiled linen from special procedures room and transports contaminated instruments and devices to Central processing for proper sterilization9. Charges used items through computer and orders needed supplies from outside vendors (as previously approved).10. Adheres to all sterile/isolation and OSHA standards11. Assists in Fluoroscopy for all procedures:* Maintains accurate log books* Ascertains equipment is functioning properly prior to procedure* Maintains personnel exposure at a very low level* Protection is used during radiation procedures* Completes exam and post processing of images in a timely manner* Positions patients properly according to type of procedure, selects proper equipment* Demonstrates working knowledge of the Cardiovascular PACS system.* Demonstrates working knowledge of the GE and Phillips Imaging system* Uses protection on all patients to keep radiation exposure as low as possible12. Attends scheduled staff meetings13. Provide care and education appropriate to the age of the patients served.14. Assesses information relative to patient's status and interprets this information to identify the age specific needs of each patient.**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.1. Stand, sit and walk for prolonged periods.2. Lift, push and pull up to 50 pounds of weight.3. Carry items of up to 20 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.1. Office & clinical environment2. Work in a strong Magnetic field
**SKILLS AND ABILITIES:**1. Strong computer skills including email and ability to comprehend and utilize electronic medical record system and PACS systems. Use of MRI equipment, contrast injectors and general office equipment.2. Exceptional organizational skills.3. Exceptional communication and follow through skills to work with vendors, physicians, staff and management.**Additional Job Description:****Scheduled Weekly Hours:**36**Shift:****Exempt/Non-Exempt:**United States of America (Non-Exempt)**Company:**WMCH Weirton Medical Center**Cost Center:**133 WMCH HVI Cardio Invasive Lab**Address:**601 Colliers WayWeirtonWest 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, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr