RADIOLOGY TECH | Cardiac Cath Lab
Job Description
ABOUT CAMPBELL COUNTY HEALTH
Campbell County Health (CCH) is the most comprehensive healthcare provider in the State of Wyoming. Certified as an Area Trauma Hospital, Campbell County Health includes Campbell County Memorial Hospital, an acute care, community hospital in Gillette; Campbell County Medical Group with nearly 20 clinics; The Legacy Living & Rehabilitation Center long-term care center and the Powder River Surgery Center. We are dedicated to excellence every day
To be responsive to our employee s needs we offer:
- Generous PTO accrual (increases with tenure)
- Paid sick leave days
- Medical/Dental/Vision
- Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Savings Account
- 403(b) with employer match
- Employee Assistance program
- Life & AD&D Insurance
- Employee and Spouse Occupational Health Program
- Early Childhood Center, discounted on-site childcare
- And more! Click here to learn more about our full benefits package
JOB SUMMARY
The Cardiac Cath Lab Radiology Technologist (RT) will provide direct patient care to cardiac patients and communicate with the physician continuously to ensure patient safety during procedures. Working with the Cardiac Service Line Leaders, the Cath Lab Radiology Tech (RT) assesses, plans, implements and collaborates with other departments to ensure excellence in patient and family care, reflective of CCH mission, vision, and values. The Radiology Tech (RT) will integrate departmental goals for improvement across the care continuum. The Cath Lab Rad tech may be an RT or an RCIS. The Radiology Tech (RT) practices within the framework of the professional standards of their certifying organization.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Assists in providing patient care to Cardiac Catheterization lab patient populations.
- Provides technical skills necessary to assist the physician performing the procedure.
- Assists cardiologist and team in recording, storing, retrieving, and analyzing data (angiographic images, procedural documentation and hemodynamic monitoring) obtained during interventional cardiovascular procedures.
- Demonstrates thorough understanding of cardiac interventional equipment and supplies, utilizing critical thinking skills to resolve complex procedural situations.
- Supports and maintains a culture of safety, service, and quality.
- Will monitor, scrub on all Cath Lab procedures.
- Assists with preparation of radiologic and other laboratory equipment to be used during the procedure while adhering to principles of aseptic technique.
- Maintains and evaluates equipment, and troubleshoots equipment as needed.
- Provides service excellence to all customers.
- Demonstrates efficient time management and prioritization skills.
- Maintains professional standards related to clinical practice, staffing and continuing education.
- Practices fiscal responsibility and accountability.
- Actively participates in hospital committees, CQI teams, and Quality Improvement Program.
- Must be free from governmental sanctions involving health care and/or financial practices.
- Complies with the hospital s Corporate Compliance Program including, but not limited to, the Code of Conduct, laws and regulations, and CCH hospital policies and procedures.
- May be required to work on other units according to distribution of staff and patients.
- Assists with ordering supplies and maintain par levels. Also monitors outdates.
- Other duties as assigned. This list is non-exhaustive.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
- Licensure
- Certified/licensed by the State of Wyoming and ARRT and/or National Certification as an RCIS (Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist) by CCI (Cardiovascular Credentialing International).
- Certifications required
- See Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification Policy and Certifications/Education Requirements Policy.
- ACLS required.
- 12-Lead EKG, dysrhythmia and hemodynamic identification required within 3 months of hire.
- Experience
- Experience in Cardiac Cath Lab/EP Lab, Interventional Radiology, emergency care, or surgery.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- The ability to maintain continuing education requirements and certifications and licenses as required (e.g. ACLS, PALS, CPI, CPR) to maintain professional license.
- Licensed professionals must strictly adhere to the ethical code of their respective discipline.
- Ability to analyze and manipulate numbers, percentages, and indexes from equipment for procedures.
- Ability to explain procedures to patients and speak clearly to communicate with patients, families, physicians, and staff regarding patient s condition, etc.
- Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously with frequent interruptions and under stressful conditions including emergency situations during high-risk procedures.
- Analytical and reasoning skills with a high level of mental concentration and memory.
- Ability to develop positive interactions and solve complex problems in a professional manner under stress with patients, patients families, physicians, and staff in order to effectively care for the patients.
- Ability to perform examinations using complex equipment requiring precise calibrations and giving injections.
- The ability to demonstrate knowledge of developmental stages and apply developmental theories/ concepts when planning and implementing care for the appropriate age of the patient. Ability to maintain the appropriate level of knowledge and skills.
- Must demonstrate and maintain current knowledge and skill in the following age groups:
- Infant (Neonate to Age 1)
- Pediatric (Age 1-11)
- Adolescent (12-18)
- Adult (19-64)
- Geriatric (Age 65 and older)
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Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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