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Carle Foundation Hospital Radiologic Technologist - Cath Lab in Urbana, Illinois
Radiologic Technologist - Cath Lab
Department: HVI Procedures - CPG
Entity: Champaign-Urbana Service Area
Job Category: Allied Health
Employment Type: Full - Time
Job ID: 36663
Experience Required: None
Education Required: Associates Degree
Shift: Day
Location: Urbana, IL
Usual Schedule: 4,9hr shifts/wk 7:30a-5:00p
On Call Requirements: Department rotation
Work Location: Carle Foundation Hospital
Secondary Job Category: Allied Health
Weekend Requirements: Department rotation
Other Posting Information: $5,000 sign-on bonus and
$2,500 relocation (for greater than 50 miles)
for Rad Techs with 1 or more years of experience -- External Applicants Only
Holiday Requirements: Department rotation
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Position Summary:
The Registered Radiologic Technologist is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility of patients for a designated time frame and to provide care, specifically in the Heart & Vascular Institute. The patient population consists of those requiring an invasive cardiology or invasive radiology study. The Registered Radiologic Technologist will assist the physician in all procedures and provide a valuable service to the patient and the team.
Qualifications:
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS Associate's Degree in Related field or Certificate in Radiologic Technology CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS Radiography (R)(ARRT) upon hire and IEMA Radiography License upon hire and Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 1 year. EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS preferreder previous Radiologic Technology experience in a procedural setting. SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE Capacity to learn and retain information regarding patient care and procedures. Ability to communicate effectively, follow directions, and complete detailed work accurately. Demonstrates compassion and caring in dealing with others. Manual dexterity to handle small supplies.
Essential Functions:
Administers contrast material (when applicable), according to physician's request, by means of existing IV line or by performing venipuncture and placing IV line; recognizes and responds to hypersensitivity or allergic reactions.
All functions and duties will be under the direct supervision of a physicist or dosimetrist.
Assists with inventory/supplies.
Checks for correct patient and chart identification, diagnosis, and treatment position.
Compiles pertinent clinical information pertaining to lab, pathology, etc.
Assists in instruction of new staff as necessary.
Documents accurately and completely.
Explains procedure to patient and provides for patient care- including comfort, support, safety, and confidentiality.
Accurately informs procedural nurse of correct doses of intra-procedural medications, radiation and sponge/sharp counts.
Performs on call duties and/or work variable shifts as assigned to meet department needs.
Performs all essential functions of the Radiologic Technologist.
Able to work around and maintain a sterile field during procedures.
Administers and with holds contrast and treatment as appropriate. Assess patients for allergies.
Can pull supplies for procedures.
Takes late shift duties as assigned to meet department needs.
Skin suturing.
Basic knowledge of ECG interpretation.
Electrophysiology equipment troubleshooting.
Understanding and running the pacing stimulator during ablations and EP studies.
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