Cardiovascular Rad Tech-Kailua-HI-18338-AUTO OFFER - EPIC Exp Required
Job Description
Job Summary
Aids physicians in diagnosis and treatment of heart, lung, and blood vessel disorders by conducting invasive and non-invasive diagnostic tests of cardiovascular and pulmonary systems. Operates x-ray and physiological equipment. Assists with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Maintains equipment and records test results.
Education & Experience
• Associate's Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience (Preferred)
• One year's catheterization experience (Preferred)
Licenses & Certifications
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Radiography (ARRT-R) (Required)
• Radiologic Tech (RT) in the state of practice (Required (in CA and HI))
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy (Required)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy (Required)
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy (Required)
Key Responsibilities
• Assists physicians with procedures.
• Operates all special procedure equipment and can select and modify technical factors as needed.
• Acts as a resource for specialized or complicated procedures; consistently applies knowledge from complex situations to improve practice, and shares improvements with team members.
• Monitors, records and evaluates patient vital signs throughout procedures.
• Provides protection to patients in accordance with prescribed radiation safety standards; uses collimation, patient radiation protection, and immobilization.
• Maintains proper sterile techniques for procedures; regularly practices aseptic techniques; strictly obeys isolation and infection control procedures.
