• Cardiac Cath Technologist

    Baptist Memorial (Southaven, MS)


    Overview

     

    Rad tech with ARRT can apply, BLS within 2 weeks of hire and ACLS within 3 months

    Summary

    Performs imaging procedures/treatments according to radiology practice standards in order to aid in the diagnosis and/or treatment of disease. Performs other duties as assigned.

    Responsibilities

    + Demonstrates a thorough understanding of Radiologic principals/theory and utilizes the most appropriate technique and positioning for optimal procedures/treatments, as demonstrated by procedure/treatment results.

    + Develops appropriate procedure/treatment plan.

    + Implements procedure/treatment plan utilizing established hospital protocols/guidelines.

    + Completes documentation as required to comply with hospital policies and procedures.

    + Maintains equipment, procedure/treatment rooms, and work areas in a neat and safe condition to ensure the safety of patients and staff.

    + Participates in hospital and departmental Performance Improvement activities to ensure that patient care is consistent with established standards.

    + Completes assigned goals.

     

    Other Information

    Education

    Preferred: Registry in Vascular Interventional ARRT(VI)or Registry in Cardiacvascular Intervention Specialist (RCIS) preferred.

     

    Minimum: Registered by American Registry of Radiologic Technologists with Registry in Radiography ARRT (R) required. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 30 days of hire date.

    Experience

    Minimum: 6 months experience in specialty area as required to meet all Cardiac Cath competencies at the end of the orientation period.

     

    Licensure, Registration, Certification

     

    Preferred: ARRT(VI)

     

    Minimum: STATE LICENSE AS REQUIRED;BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE;ARRT(R)

     

    Special Skills

     

    Minimum: Basic computer literacy skills.

    REQNUMBER: 31063