ALLIED HEALTH - RAD TECH CARDIOVASCULAR INVASIVE 4 10hr Days REQ:37385113

• Pay Rate: Up to $70/hr combined (taxable hourly + tax-free allowances for travel, housing, meals). Rates may vary and are subject to change.
• Additional Bonuses, Group Health Insurance benefits available on day 1, 401k and more!

Radiologic Technologist / Rad Tech:

• To assist the Cardiologists in performing invasive and diagnostic/interventional cardiac/vascular and electrophysiologic procedures as well as technical hemodynamic monitoring and interpretation using automated techniques.

Key Responsibilities:
-To assist cardiologists in performing invasive coronary/vascular/EP diagnostic and/or therapeutic procedures using a specific technique.
-Prepare patients, operate imaging equipment, evaluate images, document care, communicate with patients/doctors, and ensure radiation safety.
-Accurate interpretation of EKG and alerts physician of any irregular activity.

Required Skills & Experience:
-Minimum three years of applicable experience.
-Knowledge of hemodynamic concepts, cardiac anatomy and physiology, and the purpose and operation of equipment and supplies inherent in cardiac/vascular diagnostic and interventional procedures.
-Knowledge and competency in moderate sedation administration and policy protocol.
-Knowledge of EP concepts, theory, and the fluoroscopic anatomy and physiology involved in diagnostic and interventional EP procedures.
-Ability to recognize and assist in treatment of any complication arising from cardiac/vascular/EP diagnostic and interventional procedures.
-Ability to set up sterile table with appropriate supplies specific to each procedure performed within the area.
-Knowledge of correct preparation and draping of patients.
-Extensive knowledge of use and function of supplies specific to cardiac/vascular diagnostic and interventional procedures.
-Knowledge and ability to properly connect to appropriate physiologic monitoring equipment.
-Advanced knowledge of EKG interpretation and arrhythmia recognition, analysis, and interpretation.
-Knowledge of data analysis and interpretation specific to device implantation and function.
-Knowledge and recognition of Invasive Cardiology routines.
-Proficient in set-up of all procedures.

Required Education:
-Associates Degree in Related Field
OR
-Certificate of completion for Radiology Program

Required Certifications & Licensure:
-IEMA (Illinois state) License in Rad Technology
-BLS (American Heart Association)
-ACLS (American Heart Association)
-ARRT Registration in Radiology