Job Duties

• Operates all radiographic equipment utilizing the ALARA (as low as reasonably achievable) principle, maintaining a safe radiological environment.

• Prepares and operates other equipment related to cardiac catheterization & angiography; i.e., ISTAT machine, AVOXimeter, Hemochron, etc.

• Maintains radiographic equipment and x-ray rooms in proper working condition, reporting malfunctions and necessary repairs to supervisory personnel.

• Provides direct patient care ensuring the quality and continuity of patient care.

• Contributes to the efficient and fiscally responsible operation of the department.

• Functions as a member of the team, including hemodynamic monitoring and assisting with physicians during procedures.

• Assists in maintaining adequate supply inventory for the department, notifies appropriate person when stock is low.

• Enters patient charges and reviews for accuracy if assigned.

• Participates in on-call schedule, working as needed after normal operating hours.

• Schedules cases as needed.

• Pulls venous and arterial lines.

• Follows Mercy's safety guidelines, carries out job-specific safety duties and responsibilities, and promptly reports any unsafe conditions, situations, incidents and injuries.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Basic knowledge of cardiac catheterization/cardiovascular procedures and equipment is desirable.

• Competent with information and computer systems.

• Must obtain and maintain sedation and EKG competency annually.

• Must take Medication Administration test at time of hire/transfer.

Professional Experience

• Experience in cardiovascular or interventional radiology preferred.

• One year experience in diagnostic imaging preferred

Education

• Education sufficient to obtain required licensure/certifications.

Licensure, Certification, Registration

• Iowa Permit to Practice required.  American Registry of Radiologic Technology required, certification as Cardiovascular Technologist preferred.

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS), certification in accordance with American Heart Association required.

• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), certification in accordance with American Heart Association required within 6 months of hire.

• Iowa Dependent Adult Abuse and Iowa Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter training required. Employee must submit certification of completed training to Human Resources prior to start or transfer date.