Cardiovascular Invasive Radiologic Technologist
Peoria, IL
Host Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Rad Tech 2 - Cardiovascular Invasive

Location: Peoria, Illinois
Employment Type: Clinical-Allied
Contract Length: 18 weeks

Job Description

• Assist cardiologists in performing invasive and diagnostic/interventional cardiac, vascular, and electrophysiologic (EP) procedures.
• Provide technical hemodynamic monitoring and interpretation using automated techniques.
• Set up and operate electrical/imaging equipment and computers.
• Interpret hemodynamic and procedural results/outcomes.
• Operate monophasic and biphasic defibrillators.
• Communicate effectively with patients during procedures to reduce anxiety and ensure focused care.
• Recognize and assist with anesthesia needs for sedated or anesthetized patients.
• Collaborate with healthcare team members and research coordinators.
• Train and mentor team members.
• Manage and troubleshoot equipment, ensuring safety and proper function.
• Maintain aseptic technique and assist with sterile procedures.
• Prepare instruments for sterilization and maintain sterile fields.
• Accurately interpret EKGs and alert physicians to irregular activity.
• Document observations and patient care provided.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Cath Lab Technologist, including experience within the last year.
• Illinois State License in Radiologic Technology (IEMA).
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• ARRT Registration in Radiology.
• Associate’s Degree in a related field or Certificate of completion from a Radiology Program.
• Knowledge of 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 electrophysiology (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.
• Extensive knowledge of use and function of supplies specific to cardiac/vascular diagnostic and interventional procedures.
• Knowledge of radiation safety and appropriate use and function of imaging equipment.
• Advanced knowledge of EKG interpretation.
• Arrhythmia recognition, analysis, and interpretation.
• Knowledge of data analysis and interpretation specific to device implantation and function.

Education

• Associate’s Degree in a related field
  OR
• Certificate of completion from a Radiology Program

Required Certifications & Licensure

• Illinois State License in Radiologic Technology (IEMA)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
• ARRT Registration in Radiology

Additional Information

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.