Job Description Summary
The Pediatric Interventional Cardiology Radiologic Technologist III for the Pediatric Catheterization Lab reports to the Cath Lab Supervisor and Interventional Cardiology and Imaging Manager. Under limited supervision, the Pediatric Interventional Cardiology Radiologic Technologist III performs and assists complex technical procedures, operates at a high-level of technical competency, and models the ability to act with initiative and ingenuity under limited supervision. This role is responsible for the safe use of ionizing radiation for special cardiovascular EP and interventional procedures on a population ranging from the neonate to the geriatric patient. This position functions proficiently during all heart catheterization electrophysiology studies, ablations, and other cardiovascular interventional radiographic procedures. This role commands a strong knowledge of normal and abnormal cardiovascular anatomy and physiology.
Minimum Training and Education
Graduate of an accredited school of Radiological Sciences RT or an accredited school for Cardiovascular Technology CVT Licensures and Certifications · ARRT CVIS CRT or CVT · Current BLS certification or completed within the first 30 days PALS and ACLS may be completed in first 6 months Cath lab or Cardiovascular specialty certification preferred
Additional Job Description
Education Graduation from an accredited school of radiologic technology Experience At least two years of modality specific experience Must have successfully complete the Imaging Specialist Clinical Ladder Program and be endorsed as a level III Must complete the revalidation process annually with work area leadership to remain as a level III Registration Certification Must be registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists ARRT Licensure from the South Carolina Radiation Quality Standards Association is required Current Basic Life Support BLS required either a certification from an American Heart Association AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers or AHA recognized equivalent or an American Red Cross CPRAED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider Advanced Cardiac Life Support ACLS preferred
Skill Set Fully competent in advanced modality skill sets and flexible to rotate
Physical Requirements
Mobility & Posture Standing Continuous Sitting Continuous Walking Continuous Climbing stairs Infrequent Working indoors Continuous Working outdoors temperature extremes Infrequent Working from elevated areas Frequent Working in confined, cramped spaces Frequent Kneeling Infrequent Bending at the waist Continuous Twisting at the waist Frequent Squatting Frequent Manual Dexterity & Strength Pinching operations Frequent Gross motor use fingers, hands Continuous Firm grasping fingers, hands Continuous Fine manipulation fingers, hands Continuous Reaching overhead Frequent Reaching in all directions Continuous Repetitive motion hands, wrists, elbows, shoulders Continuous Full use of both legs Continuous Balance & coordination lower extremities Frequent Lifting & Force Requirements Lift carry 50 lbs. unassisted Infrequent Lift lower 50 lbs. from floor to 36" Infrequent Lift up to 25 lbs. overhead Infrequent Exert up to 50 lbs. of force Frequent
Examples Transfer 100 lb. non-ambulatory patient 50 lbs. force Push 400 lb. patient in wheelchair on carpet 20 lbs. force Push patient stretcher one-handed 25 lbs. force
Vision & Sensory Maintain corrected vision 2040 one or both eyes Continuous Recognize objects near, far Continuous Color discrimination Continuous Depth perception Continuous Peripheral vision Continuous Hearing acuity with correction Continuous Tactile sensory function Continuous Gross motor with fine motor coordination Continuous
Selected Positions Olfactory smell function Continuous Respirator use qualification Continuous Work Environment & Conditions Effective stress management Continuous Rotating shifts Frequent Overtime as required Frequent Latex-safe environment Continuous
If you like working with energetic, enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us.
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