INTERVENTIONAL RAD TECHNOLOGIST-CARDIAC CATH LAB

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At  Cooper University Health Care , our commitment to providing extraordinary health care begins with our team. Our extraordinary professionals are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhanced access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies and research protocols. We have a commitment to our employees to provide competitive rates and compensation programs. Cooper offers full and part-time employees a comprehensive benefits program, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement. We also provide attractive working conditions and opportunities for career growth through professional development.

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Short Description

Assists physicians in all procedures within scope of Interventional Radiology and Vascular / Cardiac surgery to include, but not limited to, vascular, cardiac / cardiology, trauma surgeries

Responsibilities :

1. Duties to include but not limited to, assisting with pre and post procedure patient assessment, patient teaching, assisting with patient care within scope of practice, inventory management (inventory, receive, organize, restock of products)

2. Assist physician in endovascular and Cardiac / Cardiology procedures to include but not limited to setting up sterile field, positioning and prepping, circulating and scrubbing to assist with handling of instruments, operating and monitoring of equipment, passage of catheters and guidewires.

3. Operate fluoroscope equipment, laser, and other equipment associated with interventional vascular and cardiac procedures. Practices radiation safety in accordance of regulations.

4. Prepare radiopaque materials for administration by physician. Draw up contrast for injections.

5. Completes records accurately, includes procedure documentation, billing, supplies, radiation exposure.

6. Assist in patient positioning and patient transfers.

7. Assist in checking of daily controls for all equipment utilized in routine care of patient; ensure medical equipment is in working order and all supplies are available.

8. Assist in training and acts as a preceptor of new technologists, physicians, nurses, students. Serve as a role model.

9. Obtain and maintain all certifications, including BLS, required.

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Experience Required

0-2 years of experience, 3-5 preferred experience in vascular

Education Requirements

H.S. Diploma, Certificate of Completion / Degree from accredited Radiology Program or Vascular Program, associate degree preferred.

Graduate of AMA approved program for Diagnostic Radiology and therefore registry eligible.

NJ DEP license required upon hire.

License / Certification Requirements

Current BLS from American Heart Association

Current ARRT - American Registry Radiology Tech License.

Current NJ-RADTECH - NJ Radiology Tech License

Skills / Qualifications :

Communication – Ability to communicate with patients, visitors and coworkers

Operate fluoro unit along with all supporting equipment needed to perform interventional procedures

Special Requirements

full time, 40 hours a week

Monday through Friday

hours : 7a-5 : 30p

no weekends, no holidays, no on call