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Rutherford Regional Health System is a 143-bed acute care facility that offers a broad array of inpatient and outpatient care. Rutherford Regional is dedicated to providing patients with a full range of services to meet their healthcare needs. We provide our services in a caring, professional environment through the teamwork of our medical staff and employees.

Rutherford Regional Health System’s partnership with Duke LifePoint Healthcare is bringing the pieces together to transform healthcare in Rutherford County. Duke LifePoint Healthcare is a joint venture of Duke University Health System, one of the country’s leading academic health systems, and LifePoint Health, a leading healthcare company dedicated to Making Communities Healthier. These two forces joined because of the shared interest in collaborating with hospitals, healthcare providers and patients to bring high quality, innovative healthcare services to communities. Duke LifePoint combines Duke’s unparalleled expertise in clinical excellence and quality care with LifePoint's extensive resources and knowledge and experience operating community hospitals and healthcare organizations.

The radiology technologist provides quality patient care while assisting a licensed practitioner in the performance of diagnostic and interventional catheterizations. Operates the imaging equipment for procedures.

Registered RT to perform under Doctor supervision cardiac cath and vascular exams. Utilize fluoro for imaging and act as a scrub technologist in sterile procedures.

*Essential Functions:*

* Reviews patient history and physician's orders. Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment and exam to ensure patient's understanding and cooperation.

* When ordered, prepares and administers contrast media and/or medications within scope of practice. Monitors patient condition continually and reports/responds to changes in status as appropriate.

* Prepares equipment and supplies. Selects appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters. Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment. Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or reports equipment malfunctions as necessary.

* Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment. Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or reports equipment malfunctions as necessary.

* Positions patient and performs imaging procedure(s). Analyzes results and identifies issues with the quality of imaging results.

* Takes appropriate action to resolve image quality issues, including repositioning patient and repeating procedure. Enters, transmits and reports scan results.

* Reviews each examination for technical accuracy, presents completed examination for interpretation and communicates pertinent data to persons responsible for the care of the patient following the procedure.

* Uses computer system in documenting correctly and accurately patient information to ensure the quality of patient care: (a) patient's full name (b) patient's medical record number (c) patient's date of birth (d) examinations performed.

* Demonstrates the ability to perform all necessary computer operations to ensure proper examination documentation and charges.

* Will perform additional duties, as assigned

Minimum EducationAssociates Degree from Radiological Technology program required.

Required SkillsRequires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

*Certifications:*BLS requiredACLS within 6 months of hire.

*Licenses:*

ARRT required

Minimum Work ExperiencePrior Cath Lab or interventional radiology experience required.

*Benefits -** Wide range of benefits options!*

Here at Rutherford Regional, you choose your own Medical, Dental, and Vision plans from a variety of competitive options that give you the coverage that best fits your needs.

* HSA

* 401(K) retirement plan contributions

* Generous Paid Time Off

* Accident & Critical Illness Insurance

* Prescription Assistance with OptumRx

* Income protection programs for the entire family such as life insurance, Short/Long-term Disability, and Identity Theft.

* Employee Assistance program at no cost to you to provide emotional, legal, financial, and daily life support for your entire household. Services are available 24 hrs. a day, 7 days a week.

* Free travel and entertainment discount program to ensure you enjoy your time away from work.

*Why join our team?*

We are dedicated to providing patients with a full range of services to meet their healthcare needs, and we believe our employees are our most valuable assts in accomplishing this goal. Rutherford Regional is growing its team of dedicated health care professionals. If you are looking to start a /career that cares/, are passionate about changing lives, and ready to work in a supportive environment in a close-knit community, apply today!

**Job:** **Cath Lab*

Organization:**

**Title:** *Cath Lab Tech - Days*

**Location:** *NC-Rutherfordton*

**Requisition ID:** *7462-9495*