Cardiac Cath Lab Radiology Technologist

Why Beebe?
Become part of the Beebe team - an inclusive team positioned in a vibrant, coastal community. Enjoy a fulfilling career as you support the health of our patients and a team focused on excellence.

Benefits
In addition to competitive compensation and wellness benefits (medical, dental, vision and prescription) Beebe Healthcare also offers:

• Sign-on and Referral Bonuses for select positions
• Tuition Assistance up to $5,000
• Paid Time Off
• Long Term Sick accrual
• Employer Contribution Plan
• Free Short and Long-Term Disability for Full Time employees
• Zero copay for drugs on prescription plan for certain conditions
• College Bound 529 Savings Plan
• Life Insurance
• Beebe Perks via WorkAdvantage
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance

Overview
Assists the Cardiologist with cardiac catheterization, Swan Ganz, pacemaker, TEE/CV, IABP, Percutaneous Coronary Interventional procedures and other minor procedures requiring moderate sedation administration. Operates and maintains associated equipment within the cardiac catheterization laboratory. Renders patient care, utilizing past radiological, cardiovascular and technical education and experience in accordance with their Delaware licensing or certification. Work requires the knowledge and skills necessary to provide direct patient care appropriate to full spectrum of patient population.

Responsibilities
Demonstrate a complete working knowledge of all equipment within the department. Maintains a knowledge of sterile supplies and techniques utilized for procedures in the area of responsibility.

Assists physician with scrub duties utilizing sterile technique to prevent cross-contamination, set-up trays and prepare and position patient.

Assists physician in circulator role by positioning the patient to obtain digital films and by giving medications / contrast (if tech/RN certified) under MD supervision in accordance with departmental policy.

Assists physician in the recorder/monitor role documenting the case, balancing calibration and operating physiologic recorder and calculates and reports patient information from data gathered in the cardiac cath lab. Reviews patient chart for appropriate information such as indicators which may indicate risk to the patient, maintains the holding area and assists in transporting patients.

Provides radiation protection to patient, staff and self according to prescribed safety standards.

Maintains controlled drug inventory according to prescribed controlled drug policy. Assures that the crash cart and drug box are accurately supplied and dated.

Recognizes emergency situations and can initiate code procedures or administer first aid or CPR as needed.

Prepare and administer contrast media or medications under supervision of the Cardiologist.

Assists in maintaining inventory and ordering supplies. Actively participates in product evaluation to determine best and most cost effective product. Notifies coordinator when supplies are low. Maintains daily work log and participates in the follow-up on patients. Rotates in an on-call status.

Actively participates in performance improvement process to include evaluating, reporting and follow-up recommendations.

Qualifications
Able to communicate effectively, pleasantly, cooperatively, and discreetly with patients, physicians, team members, and the general public. Able to work under pressure and maintain patient confidentiality. Excellent communication skills and ability to relate well with people of diverse backgrounds, training, and experience. Demonstration of creativity, initiative, and problem-solving.

Required - Cardiovascular Technician (CVT), unable to perform fluoroscopy

Associates Degree preferred

Preferred - RT (R) or RCIS. Must be licensed with the State of Delaware, Radiation License in order to use fluoroscopy

Credentials
Essential:
* ARRT-CV - Cardiovascular-Interventional Radiography
* BLS - Basic Life Saving certification
* ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
* ARRT-RT - Radiological Tech