What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cardiac Cath Technologist position at Baptist Memorial Health Care?
Overview
Rad tech with ARRT can apply, BLS within 2 weeks of hire and ACLS within 3 months
Summary
Performs imaging procedures/treatments according to radiology practice standards in order to aid in the diagnosis and/or treatment of disease. Performs other duties as assigned.
Responsibilities
Education
Preferred: Registry in Vascular Interventional ARRT(VI)or Registry in Cardiacvascular Intervention Specialist (RCIS) preferred.
Minimum: Registered by American Registry of Radiologic Technologists with Registry in Radiography ARRT (R) required. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 30 days of hire date.
Experience
Minimum: 6 months experience in specialty area as required to meet all Cardiac Cath competencies at the end of the orientation period.
Licensure, Registration, Certification
Preferred: ARRT(VI)
Minimum: STATE LICENSE AS REQUIRED;BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE;ARRT(R)
Special Skills
Minimum: Basic computer literacy skills.
Rad tech with ARRT can apply, BLS within 2 weeks of hire and ACLS within 3 months
Summary
Performs imaging procedures/treatments according to radiology practice standards in order to aid in the diagnosis and/or treatment of disease. Performs other duties as assigned.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrates a thorough understanding of Radiologic principals/theory and utilizes the most appropriate technique and positioning for optimal procedures/treatments, as demonstrated by procedure/treatment results.
- Develops appropriate procedure/treatment plan.
- Implements procedure/treatment plan utilizing established hospital protocols/guidelines.
- Completes documentation as required to comply with hospital policies and procedures.
- Maintains equipment, procedure/treatment rooms, and work areas in a neat and safe condition to ensure the safety of patients and staff.
- Participates in hospital and departmental Performance Improvement activities to ensure that patient care is consistent with established standards.
- Completes assigned goals.
Education
Preferred: Registry in Vascular Interventional ARRT(VI)or Registry in Cardiacvascular Intervention Specialist (RCIS) preferred.
Minimum: Registered by American Registry of Radiologic Technologists with Registry in Radiography ARRT (R) required. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 30 days of hire date.
Experience
Minimum: 6 months experience in specialty area as required to meet all Cardiac Cath competencies at the end of the orientation period.
Licensure, Registration, Certification
Preferred: ARRT(VI)
Minimum: STATE LICENSE AS REQUIRED;BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE;ARRT(R)
Special Skills
Minimum: Basic computer literacy skills.