Radiology Tech

Job Description

Job Summary:

• This job, as a part of a multidisciplinary team, assumes responsibility for the operation of the heart catheterization laboratory suite.
• Operates diagnostic fluoroscopy and various types of cardiac equipment, monitors patient vitals, performs routine calculations, circulates, and assists the physician during the procedure upon request.
• Prepares the procedure rooms, equipment, and patient for the procedure.
• Acts as liaison to the hospital Radiation Safety Officer (RSO).

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists the team in patient setup and prep before the procedures and take down/clean up post-procedure using safe patient transfer and positioning techniques.
• Documents in procedure log to reflect accurate procedure and interventions to ensure accurate billing and charge capture.
• Operates radiographic fluoroscopy equipment to obtain diagnostic images of coronary artery disease and peripheral vascular disease.
• Conducts hemodynamic monitoring of patient during procedure and reporting values to performing physician.
• Monitors delivery of radiation dose to patient to achieve safe delivery with minimal exposure to staff.
• Transmits, archives, and retrieves digital images in picture archiving and communicating systems (PACS).
• Performs quality control standards by using the optimum diagnostic imaging and performing regular maintenance of fluoroscopy equipment.

Experience:

• Required – 2 years of experience in Rad Tech/Cath Lab.

Required Certifications:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Registered Radiologic Technologist in the state of practice AND registration from The American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT).
• RCIS, RCES certified technicians will be accepted.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to be detail-oriented, perform complex tasks which may be hazardous to the patient’s welfare and detect equipment malfunctions.
• Interpersonal skills and ability to deal effectively and courteously with a diverse group of internal/external visitors in a highly stressful atmosphere.
• Ability to learn new procedures.
• Knowledge of and complies with all federal, state, and local regulatory radiation requirements.
• Ability to work flexible schedule (e.g. 24/7, weekend, holiday, on call availability).

Physical and Environmental Demands:

• Medium Work – Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects.
• Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work.
• Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work:
• When it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or
• When it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or
• When the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible.