Radiologic Technologist - Cath Lab

The Registered Radiologic Technologist is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility of patients for a designated time frame and to provide care, specifically in the Heart & Vascular Institute. The patient population consists of those requiring an invasive cardiology or invasive radiology study. The Registered Radiologic Technologist will assist the physician in all procedures and provide a valuable service to the patient and the team.

Special Summer Incentive

*Sign on bonus - $15,000

*Free Health Insurance for the rest of the year

• Administers contrast material (when applicable), according to physician's request, by means of existing IV line or by performing venipuncture and placing IV line; recognizes and responds to hypersensitivity or allergic reactions.
• All functions and duties will be under the direct supervision of a physicist or dosimetrist.
• Assists with inventory/supplies.
• Checks for correct patient and chart identification, diagnosis, and treatment position.
• Compiles pertinent clinical information pertaining to lab, pathology, etc.
• Assists in instruction of new staff as necessary.
• Documents accurately and completely.
• Explains procedure to patient and provides for patient care- including comfort, support, safety, and confidentiality.
• Accurately informs procedural nurse of correct doses of intra-procedural medications, radiation and sponge/sharp counts.
• Performs on call duties and/or work variable shifts as assigned to meet department needs.
• Performs all essential functions of the Radiologic Technologist.

• Able to work around and maintain a sterile field during procedures.
• Administers and with holds contrast and treatment as appropriate. Assess patients for allergies.
• Can pull supplies for procedures.
• Takes late shift duties as assigned to meet department needs.
• Skin suturing.
• Basic knowledge of ECG interpretation.
• Electrophysiology equipment troubleshooting.
• Understanding and running the pacing stimulator during ablations and EP studies.

Location: Mansfield, IL, US

Posted Date: 10/3/2024