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Job Interventional Rad Technologist-Cardiac Cath Lab

Cooper University Health Care, Merchantville, New Jersey, United States, 08109

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Interventional Radiology And Vascular/Cardiac Surgery Assistant

Assists physicians in all procedures within scope of Interventional Radiology and Vascular/Cardiac surgery to include, but not limited to, vascular, cardiac/cardiology, trauma surgeries Responsibilities:

Duties to include but not limited to, assisting with pre and post procedure patient assessment, patient teaching, assisting with patient care within scope of practice, inventory management (inventory, receive, organize, restock of products). Assist physician in endovascular and Cardiac/Cardiology procedures to include but not limited to setting up sterile field, positioning and prepping, circulating and scrubbing to assist with handling of instruments, operating and monitoring of equipment, passage of catheters and guidewires. Operate fluoroscope equipment, laser, and other equipment associated with interventional vascular and cardiac procedures. Practices radiation safety in accordance of regulations. Prepare radiopaque materials for administration by physician. Draw up contrast for injections. Completes records accurately, includes procedure documentation, billing, supplies, radiation exposure. Assist in patient positioning and patient transfers. Assist in checking of daily controls for all equipment utilized in routine care of patient; ensure medical equipment is in working order and all supplies are available. Assist in training and acts as a preceptor of new technologists, physicians, nurses, students. Serve as a role model. Obtain and maintain all certifications, including BLS, required. Experience Required:

0-2 years of experience, 3-5 preferred experience in vascular Education Requirements:

H.S. Diploma, Certificate of Completion/Degree from accredited Radiology Program or Vascular Program, associate degree preferred. Graduate of AMA approved program for Diagnostic Radiology and therefore registry eligible. NJ DEP license required upon hire. License/Certification Requirements:

Current BLS from American Heart Association Current ARRT - American Registry Radiology Tech License. Current NJ-RADTECH - NJ Radiology Tech License Special Requirements:

Full time, 40 hours a week Monday through Friday hours: 7a-5:30p No weekends, no holidays, no on call Salary Min ($):

USD $32.00 Salary Max ($):

USD $50.00