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MO-SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital 1201 Grand

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Highlights:

Part-time Position with BENEFITS!!

$10,000 Sign On Bonus for part-time w/>1 year’s experience in IVR!!*

$7,500 Sign On Bonus for part-time w/ < 1 year’s experience or new grad.*

Requires certification in either ARRT, ARDMS or CCI

Schedule: 3-8’s

Relocation assistance is available. *

IVR at SLU is a diverse team of physicians, technologists and RNs, who work together to expedite the most advanced practices in IVR. This department and its team are dedicated to being on the leading edge of IR procedures while providing superior care to our patients. We are frequently one of only a few IR departments in the country, who are using/performing new techniques, equipment and procedures. Due to the complexity of some of our cases and the acuity of our patients, being a part of our team, you will become highly adaptable, proficient, and skilled in Interventional Radiology. Some of the procedures done in IR are Pulmonary embolism, angiovac, ablations, Y 90, Angiograms, Paracentesis, stroke, cerebral aneurysm, vascular studies, Nephrology procedures, line placements, thrombolytics, hemo-dynamic monitoring, kyphoplasty, biopsies, drains, shockwave lithotripsy.

SLU Hospital is an academic institute as well as a Level 1 Trauma facility that offers exceptional pay, benefits, tuition reimbursement, pet insurance, matching retirement funds, and more! If you would like to be a part of this team, please submit your application today! 

*Qualified external candidates only

Job Summary:

The IVR Tech performs tasks that provide technical support during invasive cardiovascular procedures while also providing basic patient care to all types of patients under the direction and supervision of the professional nurse.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

Performs technical support during catheterization procedure. Circulates in the procedure rooms, scrub assist during procedure. Initiates appropriate action in regard to supplies and equipment.

A. Accurately connects patients to EKG monitors.

B. Establishes arterial/venous line set-up prior to procedure.

C. Operates equipment necessary and demonstrates proficiency.

• Hemodynamic monitor/recorder
• Video/imaging system
• Oximeters
• Contrast injectors
• Cardiac output units
• Oxygen consumption monitors
• Quantitative analysis software
• Intravascular ultrasound units
• Doppler blood flow velocity unit
• Intra-aortic balloon pump
• Fractional Flow Reserve
• Bovine
• Ablator
• Impeller
• Temporary Pacemaker

3. Performs catheter and sheath removal after invasive procedures.

Job Specifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION: High school graduate. Radiology Technologist registered preferred, or eligible. or CCI credential for Cath lab.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: Previous Cath Lab experience

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS: Either ARRT, ARDMS or CCI

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not to be construed, as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified. An individual working in their job classification must also perform specific tasks upon request by supervisor personnel. Furthermore, the duties and responsibilities for this job classification are subject to change at the discretion of the medical center.

Department:

4203000037 Interventional Radiology

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

24

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