HEART LAB TECH - RAD TECH - CATH LAB at Aultman Health Foundation – CANTON, Ohio

• Identifies each patient and reviews each physician order for consistency of exam ordered with clinical diagnosis and all demographic information. Records pertinent data at all times.
• Assesses patient condition, ensures patient safety through proper use of support/immobilization devices, and proper transport/transfer technique with regard given to the age of the patient.
• Assists the physicians during invasive imaging and treatment procedures including;
• Scrubbing to provide direct assistance during vascular access, including assistance with wire, catheter, balloon, stent and other diagnostic treatment devices
• Administration of opaque contrast media via catheter or direct injection under the direction of a physician.
• Image review and manipulation, selection of appropriate exam sets, filming and appropriate labeling and archiving of pertinent acquired images.
• Gather and review all the proper patient information needed prior to procedure. (ie. Lab work, images, consent, etc.)
• Reviews each examination for technical accuracy making sure all of necessary anatomy is included on the study.
• Communicates all pertinent information to patient or person responsible.
• Works closely and assist the physician, PA or RPA during all procedures using proper sterile technique.
• Dispenses appropriate preparations to patients as indicated by departmental protocol and/or physician order.
• Explain exams/procedures to patients and address any questions or concerns.
• Completes the proper paperwork needed for each exam and appropriately scans into the RIS system.
• Provides radiation protection to patients in accordance with prescribed radiation safety standards; uses collimation, patient radiation protection, and immobilization.
• Is familiar with and uses ALARA (as low as reasonably achievable) principles to maximize image quality and minimize patient radiation exposure.
• Maintains proper sterile techniques for procedures and table preparation.
• Consistently practices aseptic techniques, and strictly obeys isolation and infection control procedures.
• Responsible for the monitoring of all special procedures equipment such as but not limited to single plane C-arm, bi-plane C-arm, Hybrid OR imaging equipment, angiographic injectors, EP mapping systems, ultrasound, intravascular ultrasound, athrectomy devices, rotoblators, laser, and hemodynamic monitoring equipment . Must demonstrate the ability to perform simple troubleshooting and resolution of issue, as well as report equipment malfunction to hospital Bio-medical department or vendor uptime for timely resolution or repair.
• Cleans and disinfects equipment after every patient use.
• Straightens, cleans, and disinfects the equipment and room after every patient use to meet infection control standards, and makes sure the room is restaged and resupplied prior to leaving a shift to enhance efficiencies in processes of patient throughput and supply ordering and stocking.
• Must demonstrate reliability when on-call, back up call, or standby and must maintain appropriate proximity and availability to the hospital and department; must report to work within defined time frame to support and perform duties related to cases that are urgent, emergent, or necessary outside of normal departmental posted business hours.
• Follows all current policies and procedures to maintain a safe working environment for patients, other team members, and oneself.
• Follows all infection control guidelines including universal blood and body fluid precautions.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications and participating in professional organizations.

Job Requirements

• Minimum Education: ARRT Certification and Ohio Department of Health License
• Minimum Experience: One year Interventional Radiology and/or Invasive Heart Lab experience with Hybrid OR/cath lab experience preferred.
• Previous lead or supervisory experience preferred.
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to teach and orient staff
• Good judgment
• Ability to work in a stressful environment