The role involves assisting with procedures to analyze, diagnose, and treat the cardiovascular system, performing specialized imaging procedures like angio and complex vascular interventions. Responsibilities also include preparing patients, administering contrast media and medications, and ensuring equipment is maintained and functioning correctly.
Requirements summary
Candidates must complete a Cardiovascular or Radiology Technology program and are required to work at least 30% of their Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) in a secondary modality to qualify. The position requires constant standing and walking, frequent lifting/moving of patients, and the ability to use vision and hearing extensively during procedures.
associate degreeMedication AdministrationPatient MonitoringEquipment MaintenanceData EntryPatient PreparationMedical History ReviewPoint Of Care TestingRadiation SafetyContrast Media AdministrationAngiographyVascular ProceduresCardiovascular ProceduresNeuro Interventional Procedures
Job description
It's more than a career, it's a calling.
MO-SSM Health St.
Mary's Hospital - St.
Louis Worker Type: Regular Job Summary: Assists with procedures to analyze, diagnose and treat the cardiovascular system and performs specialized imaging procedures such as angio, complex vascular and nonvascular and neuro interventional and therapeutic procedures, along with assisting the Radiologist/PA.
Job Responsibilities and Requirements: PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Must work at least 30% of FTE in secondary modality to be eligible for a Multiple Modality job.
Prepares patients for procedures.
Reviews medical history, positions patients and cleans/shaves/numbs testing sites as appropriate.
Interprets, describes and reports test results; recognizes recording errors and artifacts and reacts appropriately.
Prepares and maintains equipment, supplies and lab area and ensures equipment is properly functioning.
Reports potential problems or equipment malfunction to appropriate personnel.
Lock/tag out equipment if appropriate.
Assists in maintaining a clean and orderly department.
Prepares and administers contrast media and medications within the accepted scope of practice and applicable state and federal regulations.
Observes patient during procedure and reports abnormal activity.
Monitors protocols and recommends updates or refinements as warranted.
Follows radiation safety procedures and guidelines.
Ensures all activities comply with regulatory agency standards.
May perform point of care testing according to policies and procedures.
Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION Completion of a Cardiovascular or Radiology Technology program EXPERIENCE No experience required PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Constant standing and walking.
Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more).
Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication.
Benefits
Paid Parental Leave
Flexible Payment Options
Upfront Tuition Coverage
Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
Frequent lifting/moving of patients.
Frequent reaching, gripping and keyboard use/data entry.
Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
Occasional use of vision to identify and distinguish colors.
Occasional bending, stooping, squatting, twisting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
Rare kneeling and sitting.
Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America) Job Type: Employee Department: 3001000100 Cardiac Cath Lab Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Benefits: SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.
Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.
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