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Carle Health · 4 weeks ago

Radiologic Technologist - Cath Lab

Urbana, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$30.72/hr - $52.84/hr

Carle Health is a healthcare system based in Urbana, IL, with a commitment to providing excellent patient care. They are seeking a Registered Radiologic Technologist to assist physicians in invasive cardiology and radiology procedures, ensuring patient safety and comfort while documenting all relevant information accurately.

Hospital & Health Care

Responsibilities

Administers contrast material (when applicable), according to physician's request, by means of existing vascular access point; recognizes and responds to hypersensitivity or allergic reactions

All functions and duties will be under the direct supervision of a physicist or dosimetrist

Assists with inventory/supplies

Checks for correct patient and chart identification, diagnosis, and treatment position

Compiles pertinent clinical information pertaining to lab, pathology, etc

Assists in instruction of new staff as necessary

Documents accurately and completely according to established policies and procedures

Explains procedure to patient and provides for patient care- including comfort, support, safety, and confidentiality

Performs All Essential Functions Of The Radiologic Technologist

Performs on call duties and/or work variable shifts as assigned to meet department needs

Able to work around and maintain a sterile field during procedures

Administers and with holds contrast and treatment as appropriate. Assess patients for allergies

Can pull supplies for procedures

Takes call in within 6 months

Cardiac Cath Lab work including left heart cath, with/without coronary stenting, right heart cath, pericardiocentesis, and vascular access under sterile procedure

Structural Heart Procedures to include TAVR, Watchman, Mitraclip, Triclip, ASD/PFO and CardioMEMs

Hybrid Peripheral Vascular work in coordination with vascular surgery to include EVAR, TCAR, and TEVAR

Adjunctive tools to complete the above procedures including but not limited to ICUS, FFR/iFR, Lithotripsy, Laser, Rota, Impella, IABP, OCT, and CTO

Qualification

Registered in RadiographyLicensed Radiologic TechnologistAdvanced Cardiac Life SupportCardiac Cath Lab experienceManual dexterityCompassionCaringFollow directionsEffective communication

Required

Associate's Degree in a related field or Certificate of Completion in Radiologic Technology

Registered in Radiography (R) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

Licensed Radiologic Technologist - Radiography - Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 1 year - American Heart Association (AHA)

Capacity to learn and retain information regarding patient care and procedures

Ability to communicate effectively, follow directions, and complete detailed work accurately

Demonstrates compassion and caring in dealing with others

Manual dexterity to handle small supplies

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Company

Carle Health

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Carle Health is a vertically integrated system with a bold but simple mission: to be the trusted partner in all healthcare decisions for everyone who depends on it.

Founded in 1946