Cath Lab Radiologic Technologist - Per Diem

An Invasive Cardiovascular Technologist, also known as a Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist, plays a crucial role in diagnosing and treating heart diseases. Responsible to perform all required procedures in the Cardiac Catheterization /EP Laboratories and to operate specialized equipment including, but not limited to, the X-ray equipment within the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory, computer systems, hemodynamic monitoring and have working knowledge of invasive cardiac procedures, perform in all first and second assist duties under the supervision of a physician, prepare patients and equipment for cardiac catheterization and interventions, perform common catheterization interventions including, stent placements, balloon angioplasties, heart valve replacements, and electrophysiology tests, operate intracardiac or intravascular ultrasound equipment, fluoroscopy equipment, or other imaging systems, assisting with handling venous and arterial catheters and wires, monitor blood pressure and heart rate using electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) equipment during procedures including coronary angiography, pacemaker implantation, aortic stenosis studies, and patent foramen ovale closures, calculate hemodynamic or physiologic values, and recording waveforms for patient records and retrieve and analyze imaging and other data obtained during procedures.

Responsibilities

Perform all required procedures in the Cardiac Catheterization /EP Laboratories; Operate specialized equipment including X-ray equipment, computer systems, hemodynamic monitoring; Prepare patients and equipment for cardiac catheterization and interventions; Perform common catheterization interventions including stent placements, balloon angioplasties, heart valve replacements, and electrophysiology tests; Operate intracardiac or intravascular ultrasound equipment, fluoroscopy equipment, or other imaging systems; Assist with handling venous and arterial catheters and wires; Monitor blood pressure and heart rate using electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) equipment during procedures; Calculate hemodynamic or physiologic values and record waveforms for patient records; Retrieve and analyze imaging and other data obtained during procedures

Requirements

Graduate of approved program of radiological technology; ARRT (RT) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (Radiologic Technologist); RT - MA - Radiologic Technologist - MA State License; ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support; ACLS (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) (Including courses offered through SSH); INSTRUCTOR- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) (Including courses offered through SSH); Radiography (R) - The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT); Radiography Technology (MA) - Radiation Control Program (Massachusetts)

Nice to have

Prior Cardiac Cath Lab experience; EKG interpretation; arrhythmia recognition; radiology