Cardiovascular Xray Technologist – Cath Lab
| Company | LCMC Health |
|---|---|
| Location | New Orleans, LA, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | |
| Experience Level | Junior |
Requirements
- Demonstrates proficiency and quality in procedures according to departmental policy and procedure in technical performance of x-ray and angiography.
- Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of all Cath lab / specials equipment.
- Operates the Medrad injector and Radiology equipment.
- Ensures X-ray badges are maintained according to policy and employees are aware of results badges.
- Maintains good radiation safety and in services are provided by Cardiovascular/X-ray Tech as needed.
- Is accurate with x-ray dosage and time of exposure.
- Ensures that radiation equipment is tested at the appropriate intervals so that exposure to patients and coworkers is kept to the lowest levels.
- Maintains current license with both LSRT and ARRT.
- Maintains current license for CPR.
- Required: Radiology Technician from the Louisiana State Radiologic Technology Board
- Required: Basic Life Support HeartSaver & First Aid from the American Heart Association
- Required: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) from the American Heart Association
- Required: Radiography Certification from the American Registry of Radiologic Technology
Responsibilities
- Responsible to operate the support equipment, computers, and x-ray emitting devices to ensure technical success of the procedures.
- Assigned duties are required to be accepted and performed according to departmental protocols.
- Selects appropriate techniques, labels and marks digital films correctly.
- Applies knowledge of the principle of scrubbing circulating, X-ray and hemodynamic monitoring techniques.
- Coordinates work schedule with Departmental Director and/or scheduling desk to assure workload coverage.
- Assumes responsibility for the safety, mental and physical comfort of patients while they are in the Cardiology department.
- Maintains a daily log of patients seen / completes exam billing forms.
- Maintains equipment and work area and maintains adequate supplies.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience or training as a Radiology Tech, Cath Lab Tech, Radiology Special Procedures tech, or Interventional Radiology Experience