Cardiovascular Technologist
Cardiovascular Technologist
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Job Description
Overview
Welcome to Saint Joseph Hospital a 433-bed hospital founded in 1877 by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth as the first hospital in Lexington Kentucky. Led by Sister Euphrasia Stafford the mission to provide compassionate care to the underserved is still carried out today. Saint Joseph Hospital holds over two dozen national ranks and recognitions and is recognized as a 2024 Best Place to Work in Kentucky.
Saint Joseph is part of CommonSpirit Health a non-prot Catholic health system dedicated to advancing health for all people. With approximately 175000 employees and 25000 physicians and advanced practice clinicians.
Our commitment to serve the common good is delivered through the dedicated work of thousands of physicians advanced practice clinicians nurses and staff; through clinical excellence delivered across a system of 140 hospitals and more than 2200 care centers serving 24 states.
Responsibilities
Job Summary / Purpose
Perform a variety of complex specialized tasks eminent in operating radiographic equipment to perform vascular and neuroradiology angiographic and interventional procedures.
Essential Key Job Responsibilities
- Perform complex specialized tasks associated with the operation of radiographic equipment to make special study radiographs of designated body portions in accordance with radiation safety procedures
- Position patients; immobilize as necessary
- Assist radiologist during angiographic and interventional procedures
- Operate fluoroscopic equipment. Position patients for rapid sequence filming during contrast media administration
- Set up sterile trays and other equipment practicing sterile technique
- Assist radiologist during procedure to include handling of instruments operating and monitoring equipment calling out equipment readings; alerting physician to changes in patient condition
- Scrub to assist with passage of catheters/guide wires
- Load power injectors with contrast media; prepare for injection
- Process film collate in sequence and label appropriately. Maintain film archival system
- Schedule patient procedures from referring physicians offices
- Assist in orientation of new technologists; provide education and training to student technologists. Maintain patient records and statistical data. Coordinate scheduling and patient flow within the neuro/vascular radiographic suites; coordinate procedure performance across different hospital divisions (anesthesia pediatrics radiology)
- Maintain supply inventory; order supplies
- Other duties assigned by manager
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Required Education (for CHI Leadership Job Levels from Supervisor through President)
Does Not Apply
Required Education for Staff Job Levels
Associates Degree in Radiology program and/or Cardiovascular Technologist program
Required Licensure and Certifications
Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT)
Licensed by Kentucky Department of Health as a Certified Medical Radiologic Technologist (MRT)
Registered RCIS (CCI)
Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Required Minimum Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Microsoft Office
Ability to work with complex technology
PREFERRED Qualifications
One (1) years of experience in Interventional Angiography/Cardiac Cath
Employment Type
Unclear
