Cardiovascular Radiologic Technologist, Part Time Benefited, Days, Cath Lab
Company: Adventist Health
Location: Kailua
Posted on: November 15, 2023
Job Description:
Adventist Health Castle is the only organization in Hawaii to
have received the Baldrige National Quality Award. This award is
the highest level of national recognition for performance
excellence that a U.S. organization can receive. Located in Kailua,
Adventist Health Castle is a 160-bed hospital and network of eleven
community care clinics comprising of dental, primary and specialty
care in Kailua, Kaneohe, Kapolei and Laie. Adventist Health Castle
focuses on providing patient-centered healthcare in a caring
environment, close to home, that extends beyond medical center and
medical office walls. Job Summary: Aids physicians in diagnosis and
treatment of heart, lung, and blood vessel disorders by conducting
invasive and non-invasive diagnostic tests of cardiovascular and
pulmonary systems. Operates x-ray and physiological equipment.
Assists with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Maintains
equipment and records test results. Job Requirements: Education and
Work Experience:
- Associate's Degree or equivalent combination of
education/related experience: Preferred
- One year's catheterization experience: Preferred
Licenses/Certifications:
- American Registry of Radiologic Technologists รข---" Radiography
(ARRT-R): Required
- Certification of Radiologic Technologists (CRT) in state of
practice: Required
- Current Fluoroscopy license: Required
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association
certification: Required Department Specific License/Certifications:
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart
Association: Required Essential Functions:
- Assists physicians with procedures. Operates all special
procedure equipment and can select and modify technical factors as
needed. Acts as a resource for specialized or complicated
procedures; consistently applies knowledge from complex situations
to improve practice, and shares improvements with team
members.
- Monitors, records and evaluates patient vital signs throughout
procedures. Provides protection to patients in accordance with
prescribed radiation safety standards; uses collimation, patient
radiation protection, and immobilization. Maintains proper sterile
techniques for procedures; regularly practices aseptic techniques;
strictly obeys isolation and infection control procedures.
- Operates, records and maintains physiologic equipment, in
accordance with established clinical cardiovascular procedures.
Responsible for all cardiac Cath equipment, such as C-Arm,
angiographic injectors, and associated patient monitoring
equipment; reports any malfunctions and regularly practices
preventive maintenance procedures; demonstrates the ability to
perform simple troubleshooting and repair.
- Assists the Cardiologist and/or Radiologist or physician during
special procedures and in the administration of opaque media via
catheter or direct injection; assists during examination relative
to the catheterization, filming, and monitoring of the
patient.
- Completes appropriate forms at the start and end of any special
procedures, including special procedures record sheet and Radiology
requisition. Charges are appropriately recorded. Performs general
office duties as requested. Keeps area stocked at all times; cleans
and disinfects equipment after each patient use; daily cleans
special procedures room.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned. Organizational
Requirements: Adventist Health is committed to the safety and
wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require
that all associates receive all required vaccinations, including,
but not limited to, measles, mumps, flu (based on the seasonal
availability of the flu vaccine typically during October-March each
year), COVID-19 vaccine (required in CA, HI and OR) etc., as a
condition of employment, and annually thereafter. Medical and
religious exemptions may apply. Hiring incentive eligible position:
Up to $15,000 - depending on experience.
Keywords: Adventist Health, Honolulu , Cardiovascular Radiologic Technologist, Part Time Benefited, Days, Cath Lab, Healthcare , Kailua, Hawaii
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