interventional technologist i - Colorado Springs, CO, United States - UCHealth

Description

Location:
UCHealth UCHlth Memorial Hospital North, US:CO:Colorado Springs


Department:
MHN Invasive Cardiology


FTE:
Full Time, 1.0, 80.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)


Shift:
Days


Pay:
$ $54.28 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience


Summary:

Performs imaging, diagnostic, and interventional procedures to diagnose and treat cardiac and/or vascular conditions in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and within the policies, values, and mission of the organization; and independent of supervision.

Responsibilities:

• Independently performs responsibilities of underlying job(s) and acts as subject matter expert in providing board certified level of care. Prepares patients for procedures within scope of practice.
• Assists physician with performing diagnostic and therapeutic cardiac and/or vascular interventional procedures. Performs, analyzes imaging procedures and results; takes appropriate action to resolve image quality issues.
• Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment and exam to ensure patient's understanding and cooperation. Assists with monitoring patient condition continually and reports/responds to changes in status as appropriate.
• Prepares equipment and supplies. Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or reports equipment malfunctions as necessary. Selects appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters. Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment.
• Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.

Requirements:

• * Registered Radiologic Technologist
• AM RG RD TECH VSCLR INTV
• Reg Cardiac Electrophysiology
• Reg Cardiovascular Invasive Spec.

Minimum Required Education:

Minimum Required Education:

High School diploma or GED or graduate of a certificate, license or degree granting program, or post-secondary educational program in a health science or Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technologist ARRT (R) program or Cardiac Technologist program.

Required Licensure/Certification:

Certified in Vascular-interventional radiology (VI) or Cardiac Interventional Radiography (CI) or Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES) or Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS).

Minimum Experience: 6 months' experience with interventional procedures.

BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer with card in-hand before start date. BLS or CPR card must be good through sixty days of hire.

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