Cath Lab Clinician - Radiologic Technologist
US-OH-Columbus
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Req #: 53059
Type: Full Time
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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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