What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist position at Mercyhealth?
Overview
Cath Lab/Interventional Radiology Technologist
- Location; Janesville Hospital and Trauma Center
- Pay Range: $32.47-$48.70
- Sign On Bonus Eligible for Full Time Positions!
- $5,000 - 2 Year Commitment
- Shifts: Days
- Hours per week: 40 Hours
Shift differential for qualifying shifts (PM shift 15% of base pay, up to $4.50 per hour / Night shift 20% of base pay, up to $6.00/hour)
We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes health and dental insurance, tuition reimbursement, retirement plan with a competitive matching contribution and paid time off. Mercyhealth offers several education assistance programs to support employees in their career advancement. Mercyhealth employees have access to our internal and external employee assistance programs, employee-only discount packages, paid parental and caregiver leaves, on-demand pay, special payment programs for patient services, and financial education to help with retirement planning
Job Duties:
- Verify package integrity and expiration dates on all sterile supplies. Prepares patient and equipment for utilization of sterile technique. After procedure, prepares equipment/supplies for sterilization.
- Monitors and records all procedural data and maintains procedural event logs.
- Provides patient comfort while familiarizing him/her with the equipment and supplies needed for the procedure. Applies the necessary monitors and prepares access site(s) including the necessary sterile drapes.
- When scrubbing into a procedure, uses sterile and aseptic technique as required for infection prevention.
- Advocates for radiation safety and protection for self and coworkers. Wears personal radiation dosimeter and takes necessary precautions to limit/minimize patient and staff exposure.
- Documents fluoroscopy time and radiation doses and evaluates reports to determine if values are within established safety limits.
Requirements:
- Graduate of an accredited radiography program OR equivalent training/education program for required certification/licensure.
- Board certified ARRT OR eligible to take boards (must be board certified within six (6) months of hire OR
- Graduate of a Cardiac Intervention Program AND registered or registry eligible (must be registered within six (6) months of hire)
- ACLS required within six (6) months of hire
Salary : $2,000 - $5,000