Cardiovascular Radiology Technologist

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Cardiovascular Radiology Technologist
CATH LAB/EP - 6310 (BILLINGS CLINIC HOSPITAL)
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Shift: Day
Employment Status: Full-Time (.75 or greater)
Hours per Pay Period: 1.00 = 80 hours every two weeks (Non-Exempt)
Starting Wage DOE: 32.06 - 44.18

May be eligible for a $20,000 sign-on incentive
May be eligible for relocation assistance
May be eligible for tuition loan repayment

With minimal supervision, assists with all cath lab procedures including diagnostic and interventional caths and electrophysiology procedures. Able to meet all performance standards in scrub, panel and circulating positions. Responsible for patient and family education and support. Responsible for all aspects of quality angiographic imaging and film processing, and functions as a department resource in this area.

Essential Job Functions

Scrub: Scrub assistant to the physician. Sets up and maintains the sterile field as well as arterial and venous lines. Positions patient while under the radiation beam to visualize cardiac anatomy. Performs angiographic analysis. Operates x-ray equipment, balancing quality imaging with radiation safety, assists in catheter/wire manipulation, injects coronary arteries for the visualization of cardiac and peripheral anatomy.
Circulator: Monitors the patient condition and response to treatment pre, during, and post procedure. Circulators need to have a basic knowledge of medications patients are receiving in the Cath/EP Lab. Provides procedural education for patients and family. Safely transports patients to and from the Cath Lab. Verifies proper patient preparation pre-procedure. Performs arterial/venous sheath removal. Able to operate and troubleshoot Cath Lab procedural equipment.
Monitor: Monitors patients throughout diagnostic and interventional procedures. Responsible for identifying changes in patients rhythm and hemodynamic status. Responsible for accurate and thorough data collection, measurement, and calculations. Able to function independently with hemodynamic monitoring equipment which includes operation, troubleshooting, and calibration. Completes patient charges. Functions as the primary person to communicate with nursing units, OR, and patients families as needed.
Equipment operations: Assists with operating and troubleshooting equipment in the Cath/EP lab. This equipment includes, but is not limited to x-ray, XPER monitoring system and database, intravascular ultrasound, and cautery/grounding, reporting problems to internal or external service representatives and documenting as such. Work closely with the Bio Medical Department to ensure that preventative maintenance is done timely.
Informs management of any unusual concerns, situations, or conditions relative to staff, patients, and physicians.
Operates, monitors, evaluates, and troubleshoots angiographic imaging and processing equipment. Appropriately notifies and documents service needs and provides follow-up. Serves as a technical resource to the department for radiographic equipment. May assist with: orientation and training of staff members to radiographic equipment, radiation safety including annual training and documentation, radiation safety apparel and radiation badges, monthly and annual service reports to the hospital radiation physicist. Ensures radiological services provided are in compliance with standards established by the institution, state, local, and federal agencies.
Identifies needs and sets goals for own growth and development.
Attends Cath lab staff meetings and participates in departmental committees as required.
Maintains working knowledge of all products/procedures related to diagnostic and interventional caths, device implantation, and peripheral, and structural procedures.
Communicates regularly with other staff regarding changes in the workflow schedule or physician protocol.
Assists in identifying products needed (out of stock or new items)
Assumes equitable share of department housekeeping duties (cleaning, restocking, filing, etc.).
Utilizes non-procedure time in a constructive manner to benefit the department or organization.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Graduate of a recognized approved American Medical Association Council of Education program in Radiological Technology

Experience

1 year work experience as a Radiology Technologist

Licensures or Certifications

RCIS or equivalent preferred
Current CPR Class C certification at hire
ACLS certification preferred at hire
Current Montana license as a Radiology Technologist athire

Or an equivalent combination of education and experience relating to the above tasks, knowledge, skills and abilities will be considered. Employees that require a licensed or certification must be properly licensed/certified and the licensure/certification must be in good standing.

Billings Clinic is Montanas largest health system serving Montana, Wyoming and the western Dakotas. A not-for-profit organization led by a physician CEO, the health system is governed by a board of community members, nurses and physicians. Billings Clinic includes an integrated multi-specialty group practice, tertiary care hospital and trauma center, based in Billings, Montana. Learn more at www.billingsclinic.com/aboutus

Billings Clinic is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity. All policies and processes are designed toward achieving fair and equitable treatment of all employees and job applicants. Employees are encouraged to discuss any concerns they have in this regard with their immediate supervisor and/or the Vice President People Resources. All employees and job applicants will be provided the same treatment in all aspects of the employment relationship, regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, genetic information or disability.