Cardiovascular Tech I

Job description

Summary: The primary responsibility is to set up and assist physicians in performing a variety of special studies, including interventional procedures, which often requires sterile technique, the introduction of a medical devices into designated areas of the body and digital processing of imaging. Education, License & Cert: High School Diploma or equivalent. Licenses: ARRT(R) or JRC-CVT certification required, Advanced certification ARRT(VI), ARRT(CV), ARRT(CI) preferred. Experience: Minimum of one-year radiological technologist experience. Prior experience in an IR or Cardiology lab is preferred. Essential Functions: - Practices sterile technique. Assists the physicians with procedures, performs scrub duties according to standard care plan, physician preference, policy and procedure. - Prepares sterile table and environment for interventional procedures. - Positions patient to get optimal imaging of anatomic structures. This is critical to minimize radiation exposure and the injection volumes of contrast agents. - Practices radiation safety for patients' and staff safety always. - Learn radiological computer functions and equipment controls in areas of cardiovascular lab and the O...