Interventional Technologist Associate

Description

Location : UCHealth UCHlth Memorial Hospital North, US : CO : Colorado Springs

Department : MHN Invasive Cardiology

FTE : Full Time, 1.0, 0.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)

Shift : Days

Pay : $36.19 - $54.28 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience

Summary :

Supports / Assists imaging, diagnostic and interventional procedures to diagnose and treat cardiac and / or vascular conditions in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the organization.

Responsibilities :

Prepares patients for procedures by reviewing medical history, draping and positioning the patient, preparing procedural / testing sites and administering contrast media and / or medications within scope of practice.

Assists physician with performing diagnostic and therapeutic cardiac and / or vascular interventional procedures. Supports / assists related imaging procedures. Takes appropriate action to resolve image quality issues.

Informs patients regarding procedures, equipment and exam to ensure understanding. Seeks assistance related to patient condition changes in status.

Prepares equipment and supplies. Selects appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters. Apply radiation safety standards and report equipment malfunctions.

Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.

Requirements :

• Credentials :
• Fluoroscopy Operator License from CDPHE within 6 months of hire
• Reg Cardiovascular Invasive Spec. within 2 years of hire
• Reg Cardiac Electrophysiology within 2 years of hire
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support within 60 days of hire
• Other information :

High School diploma or GED or graduate of a certificate, license or degree granting program, or post-secondary educational program in a health science or Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technologist ARRT (R) program or Cardiac Technologist program.

Minimum Experience : None Required.

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