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Methodist Hospitals · 5 months ago

CATH LAB RAD TECHNOLOGIST

Merrillville, IN

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Methodist Hospitals is a healthcare provider seeking a Cath Lab Rad Technologist to assist physicians in performing technical procedures that require the administration of ionizing radiation. The role involves independent judgment and teamwork to ensure exceptional patient care and accurate diagnostics.

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Responsibilities

Interacts with patients, physicians and co-workers in accordance with Methodist Hospitals professionalism policy

Participates in planning and arranging work as a team member, providing a variety of care under often stressful conditions with a cross-functional team of nurses, technologists and physicians delivering patient care

Operates all specialized radiographic equipment used for angiographic filming and utilizes necessary technique and accessories to produce optimal image quality

Follows procedure for post processing of images

Implements all radiation safety procedures when working with radiation producing equipment

Prepares patients for radiologic procedures

Assures relevant paperwork is charted prior to procedural case start including patient consent and H & P, etc

Assists physicians with procedures, including pre-procedural care, procedural scrub duties, and post procedural patient care

Sets-up sterile trays and prep patients for diagnostic procedures by using sterile technique

Under the direct observation and supervision of the physician, performs arterial and venous cannulation

Cross-trains and performs hemodynamic monitoring

Maintains a clean, well-stocked and safe working environment, checks and tests equipment prior to use

Follows universal precautions and assists in assuring compliance by other employees and physicians

Ensures accurate charging of procedures and supplies, and reports any potential problems immediately to Cath Lab leadership

Qualification

Radiation safety proceduresRadiographic equipment operationPatient care expertiseACLS certificationBLS certificationCardiovascular certificationIndependent judgmentCommunication skillsTeam collaboration