Employment Type : Full-Time
Associate Degree Performs diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterizations, diagnostic and interventional peripheral procedures. Assists the physician in placing catheters into the coronary arteries, and peripheral arteries and veins so that X-rays, angiograms and other recordings can be taken to determine the vascular structure and function of the coronary and peripheral vessels. All Cardiac Cath Technologists must successfully complete a four-month onboarding fellowship to include clinical rotation within the Cath Lab along with weekly 1-hour didactic sessions. These didactic sessions will complement clinical experience in a synchronous way. Minimum Education and Experience Minimum Preferred Education: Associate's Degree in Radiologic sciences A.S/B.S. from CAAHEP accredited program in Cardiovascular Technology or Radiologic Technology. Experience: Two years' experience of diagnostic radiology. 2 years' experience within the Cardiac Cath Lab, performing cardiac diagnostic, interventional, and electrophysiological procedures. Computer/Software Knowledge: Basic computer skills Previous experience with cardiac diagnostic testing systems and/or cardiac cath information management systems. Licensure/Certification ARRT (RT) BLS Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) certification from CCI. Special Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities
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Completion of accredited radiologic technology program and letter of recommendation from Program Director and Clinical Site Preceptor from the graduating school.
Previous electrophysiology lab, or interventional lab experience.
Familiarity with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint software programs.
ACLS required with in the first 4 months
RT(R) - Registered Technologist in Radiography from ARRT.