Cardiovascular Invasive Radiologic Technologist
Urbana, Illinois
Carle Health Methodist Hospital

Cardiovascular Invasive Radiologic Technologist

Location

• Peoria, Illinois

Schedule

• Day shift
• 10-hour shifts
• 40 hours per week

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Role Summary

• Assists cardiologists during invasive and diagnostic/interventional cardiac, vascular, and electrophysiologic procedures
• Supports hemodynamic monitoring, procedural setup, equipment operation, patient care, and documentation during procedures

Required Qualifications

• Cath Lab Radiology Technologist with 3 years of experience
• Cath Lab Radiology Technologist experience within the last year
• ARRT (Radiology)
• IEMA License in Rad Technology
• BLS issued by American Heart Association
• ACLS issued by American Heart Association
• Associate's degree in a related field or certificate of completion for a radiology program
• 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
• Knowledge of radiation safety and appropriate use and function of imaging 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

Key Skills and Knowledge

• Hemodynamic concepts
• Cardiac anatomy and physiology
• Moderate sedation administration and policy protocol
• EP concepts and theory
• Fluoroscopic anatomy and physiology
• Treatment of complications in cardiac, vascular, and EP procedures
• Sterile table setup
• Patient preparation and draping
• Use of cardiac/vascular procedural supplies
• Physiologic monitoring equipment connection
• Radiation safety
• Imaging equipment operation
• EKG interpretation
• Arrhythmia recognition
• Data analysis for device implantation
• Invasive cardiology routines
• Procedure setup proficiency
• English fluency
• Basic computer skills
• Multicultural sensitivity

Core Responsibilities

• Set up and operate electrical, imaging, and computer equipment
• Interpret hemodynamic and procedural results
• Operate monophasic and biphasic defibrillators
• Educate and support patients during procedures
• Assist with anesthesia needs for deeply sedated or anesthetized patients
• Collaborate with research staff on laboratory-based research
• Maintain equipment safety and functionality
• Manage digital archiving and retrieve archived images
• Maintain aseptic technique and sterile field preparation
• Assist with sterile guidewires, catheters, and related devices
• Report significant observations and document care provided