Job Details

Job Summary

Provision of clearly defined radiology, including fluoroscopy, angiography, cineangiography, spot filming, and flat plate filming.

Responsibilities
• Operate the Generators for procedures including fluoroscopy, angiography, and cineangiography. • Operate the cardiac catheterization radiological system, providing accurate and appropriate viewing positions, for all procedures. • Operate the angiographic injector for angiography and cineangiography, maintaining aseptic technique. • Burn all CDS and operate Imaging Station to obtain images. • Maintain upkeep, including cleaning and minor repairs on the injectors, C.D. ACOM. and cine film projectors. • Serve as radiation safety person during all use of radiation in the department. Ensure that all persons present during procedures exercise radiation safety measures. Regularly test lead aprons to ensure that shielding is intact. • Maintain files of all cine film and CDs on all catherizations. Handles and records the mailing of all cine film and CDs. • Make all the pertinent cine film and CDs available weekly for cardiac cath conferences. • Effectively operate the computerized Cath Lab system and digital plot motion analyzer. • Prepare instruments and accessories using aseptic techniques. • Maintain records of all cath procedures. • Maintain basic knowledge of management and inventory system. • Participate in CCL projects approved by management. • Participate in CCL Quality Assurance. • Independently manage functionality of the Cine Room. • Cross trained as CCL scrub for diagnostic procedures or a CCL CVT.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Patient Group Knowledge (Only applies to positions with direct patient contact)The employee must possess/obtain (by the end of the orientation period) and demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide developmentally appropriate assessment, treatment or care as defined by the department's identified patient ages. Specifically the employee must be able to demonstrate competency in: 1) ability to obtain and interpret information in terms of patient needs; 2) knowledge of growth and development; and 3) understanding of the range of treatment needed by the patients.Competency StatementMust demonstrate competency through an initial orientation and ongoing competency validation to independently perform tasks and additional duties as specified in the job description and the unit/department specific competency checklist.Common Duties and Responsibilities(Essential duties common to all positions)1. Maintain and document all applicable required education.2. Demonstrate positive customer service and co-worker relations.3. Comply with the company's attendance policy.4. Participate in the continuous, quality improvement activities of the department and institution.5. Perform work in a cost effective manner.6. Perform work in accordance with all departmental pay practices and scheduling policies, including but not limited to, overtime, various shift work, and on-call situations.7. Perform work in alignment with the overall mission and strategic plan of the organization.8. Follow organizational and departmental policies and procedures, as applicable.9. Perform related duties as assigned.

Education

Credentials
• Amer Registry of Rad Techs (Required)
• Radiologic Technologist, Licen (Required)
• Basic Life Support (Required) Within 30 days of hireWithin 30 days of hire

Work Schedule: Varies

Status: Per Diem

Location: Heart & Vascular Center

Location of Job: US:WV:Charleston

Talent Acquisition Specialist: Lisa C. Skidmore ...@vandaliahealth.org