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.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education:

• Required – Associate degree in radiologic sciences.
• Preferred – Bachelor’s degree in radiologic sciences.

Experience:

• Required – 2 years of experience 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).

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.