Overview:
Full-time, 40 hours per week
Four 10-hour days/week plus an afterhours/weekend on-call requirement
Exempt | Benefits Eligible
Pay to Commesurate with Experience
The Cath Lab Clinician (Rad Tech) is responsible for the operation, maintenance, and application of cardiac catheterization, interventional, and electrophysiology procedures.
Responsibilities:
* Assists with diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterization and/or electrophysiology procedures in compliance with protocols, policies, and guidelines.
* Prepares patients for procedures, including allergy documentation; monitors patients' conditions during procedures, e.g. blood pressure and heart rate.Documents according to organizational standards, policies, and procedures.
* Educates patients and families on cardiac catheterization procedures and policies.
* Maintains and cleans cardiac equipment and upholds laboratory safety.
* Engages in the workplace community by staying aware of changes, participating in data collection or auditing, understanding Quality Improvement, and representing staff at relevant meetings and then reporting important information and updates back to staff.
* Works in accordance with on-call and scheduling requirements for the Catheterization and Electrophysiology Team.
Qualifications:
Education:
Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology program.
Licensure:
Valid R category Ohio Radiological License; Registry by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist active status.
Certifications:
-Basic Life Support required upon hire
-PALS and ACLS certifications required within 4 months of employment and maintained throughout employment.
Experience:
-One-year experience in a catheterization lab and/or one year interventional radiology experience is preferred.
-Congenital heart disease experience also preferred.
MINIMUM PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
OCCASIONALLY 1-33% OF TIME (0.5 TO 2.5 HOURS)
Climb stairs/ladder
Lifting/carrying 41-100 lbs. or greater may need assistance
Pushing/pulling 41-100 lbs. or greater may need assistance
Exposure to communicable diseases and/or pathogens (time may be extended)
Use of Power Tools
Exposure to hot/cold temperatures (time may be extended)
FREQUENTLY 34-66% (2.6 TO 5 HOURS)
Bend/twist
Squat/kneel
Flexing/extending of neck
Reaching above shoulder
Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning
Lifting/carrying up to 40 lbs.
Pushing/pulling up to 40 lbs
Exposure to fumes/gases/ vapors
Exposed to loud noises
CONTINUOUSLY 67-100% (5.1 TO 12 HOURS OR GREATER)
Standing
Walking
Sitting
Repetitive hand/arm usage
Computer Skills and usage
Lifting/carrying up to 10 lbs.
Audible speech
Hearing acuity
Depth perception-vision
Color vision
Peripheral vision
Seeing- far/near
Problem solving skills
Decision making skills
Interpreting data skills
Exposure to blood and/or bodily fluids
Exposure to chemicals/medicationsUse of patient equipment
Exposure to biohazard waste
Use of machinery
Use of electricity required to wear lead aprons with varying weights up to 25 lb/s.
Must be able to handle high levels of stress in emergency situations
Must be able to respond quickly to problem-solving situations while maintaining excellent interpersonal relations.
Ability to visually and audibly perform all essential functions of the position
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