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Geographic Location: Near Columbus
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EP Lab Special Procedures Tech
We are a not-for-profit organization that operates two hospital sites in Ohio, and several affiliated health care organizations. By combining
the resources of the two organizations, we have been able to provide several new services for the community, including open-heart surgery, a Level II neonatal intermediate care unit and enhanced cancer services.
Our primary service area is a six-county region of southeastern Ohio.
General Services
Behavioral Health Laboratory
Community Education Medical and Surgical Care
Complementary Medicine Occupational Health
Critical Care Rehabilitation Services
Emergency Services Respiratory Health Services
HomeCare Sleep Disorders
Hospice & Palliative Care Surgical Services
Imaging Services Wound Management Center
Welcome to the southeast of Ohio. As our guest you will experience unparalleled quality, variety and enjoyment. From relaxing outdoor recreation to notable historical sites, from unique shopping
and fine dining, to insightful manufacturing tours, we have it all. The people of our County look forward to hosting you for a memorable visit. Their warm welcome will reflect the friendly spirit of middle America and the hospitality of the heartland.
Assist the physician in performing angiographic and interventional fluoroscopic, DSA, and CINE procedures on assigned patients in an efficient and caring manner in order to provide data for the diagnosis of a wide variety of cardiac and vascular problems. Evaluates exams for diagnostic quality while using professional judgement in the performance of services. Will be required to maintain a high level of knowledge and expertise in managing equipment specific to the cath lab area. Must have the ability to function in high stress situations that may involve critically ill patients.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
1. Assist the physician in performing angiographic and interventional fluoroscopic, DSA, and CINE procedures on assigned patients for the diagnosis of a wide variety of cardiac and vascular problems.
2. Serves as a resource person for other staff throughout the hospital regarding cardiovascular intervention patients.
3. Operates and maintains fluoroscopy equipment.
4. Sets up sterile procedures trays using sterile technique.
5. Monitors hemodynamics of the patient, alerts the team of any changes, and provides treatment if needed.
6. Performs various procedures including left and right heart catheterization, percutaneous coronary interventions, pacemaker insertion, peripheral angiography, peripheral interventions, and vena cava filter replacements.
7. Monitors patients and assists the RN and physician in the assessment of the patient.
8. Performs additional procedures including intervascular ultrasouind, fractionated flow reserve studies, as well as proficient using thrombectomy devices and peripheral arthrectomy devices.
9. Inserts and maintains intra-aortic balloon pumps, temporary pacemakers and swan-ganz catheters.
10. Demonstrates effective communication strategies by keeping the coordinator and director informed, reading the communications and memo books, and checking mailboxes at least once per week.
11. Develops and maintain an effective rapport with physicians.
12. Remains focused on mental well-being of the patient throughout the procedure and on vital signs. Develops a plan to correct events if needed.
13. Handles procedure-induced cardiac or vascular adverse events in a professional manner without causing alarm.
Must be a ARRT Radiologic Technologist (will NOT consider other certifictions such a RCIS, RDS, etc.)
will perform angiogrpahic & interventional fluoroscopic, DSA, and CINE procedures with scrub duties; documentation experience with WITT or BARD required
day shift (7:00a - 5:00p)
Sign on bonus $4,000.00
Job Details
Date Posted: 01/10/2012
Position Type: Radiologic Technologist
Career Level: Entry Level (less than 2 yrs experience)
