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Memorial Health · 2 months ago

Cardiovascular Imaging Tech, Cath Lab

US-IL-Springfield

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$29.44/hr - $45.64/hr

2+ years exp

Memorial Health is seeking a Cardiovascular Imaging Tech for their Cath Lab. The role involves performing technical work in the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory, operating x-ray equipment, and providing support to physicians during procedures.

EducationHealth CareHealth DiagnosticsHospitalMedicalNon ProfitPrimary and Urgent CareWellness

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Operates a variety of electrical equipment in a cardiovascular catheterization laboratory during a variety of procedures

Monitors the patient's electrocardiogram during procedures, alerts the physician of any irregular heart activity or change in pressure. Charges the patient appropriately for the procedure

Performs patient pre-procedure teaching. Obtains consent forms signed by the patient prior to the procedure

Provides education to MMC employees and/or community as needed

Prepares patient for the procedure

Acts as a circulator in the case, connect monitoring lines, check pulses, collect and set up appropriate equipment for the case

Performs as a sterile assistant, assist the physician in scrubbing and maintaining a sterile field, assist the physician with catheter and/or equipment insertion and removal. Dress and/or suture insertion site following the procedure. Set up arterial pressure line (if needed) or pull sheath and obtain hemostasis

Assists in the use of arterial closure devices

Records, interprets, and calculates various types of data collected during the procedure

Maintains equipment, corrects equipment malfunctions and reports malfunctions for repair

Instructs technologists and others in the performance of technical procedures, operations of equipment, and collection and interpretation of data

Demonstrates knowledge of the proper operation of x-ray equipment used in the Cath Lab

Monitors and is responsible for quality assurance of the x-ray equipment

Participates in the on call rotation

Collects appropriate past patient information for the physician to review

Adheres to behavioral standards

Performs other related work as required or requested

Qualification

Cardiac CatheterizationRadiation SafetyMonitoringX-ray Equipment OperationACLS CertificationPatient EducationTechnical InstructionQuality AssuranceSterile Technique

Required

Graduate of approved School of Radiology or equivalent training (if hired before September, 1990)

Illinois Department of Illinois Emergence Management Agency Division of Nuclear Safety license required

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists certificate required

Has successfully completed a basic EKG class within one year of hire

ACLS certification required

Has a minimum of two year's experience as a Cardiac Special Procedures Tech

Completion of radiation safety classes within 90 days of employment is required

Benefits

$20,000-$40,000 Sign-on Bonus!

Company

Memorial Health

Memorial Health offers patient care, education, and research services.

Founded in 1897

Springfield, Illinois, USA

5001-10000 employees

https://memorial.health

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