Rad Tech - HVI Proc IR (Urbana)

Overview

The Registered Radiologic Technologist is a professional care giver who assumes responsibility of patients for a designated time frame and to provide care, specifically in the Heart & Vascular Institute. The patient population consists of those requiring an invasive cardiology or invasive radiology study. The Registered Radiologic Technologist will assist the physician in all procedures and provide a valuable service to the patient and the team.
Qualifications

Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)American Heart Association (AHA); Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 1 year - American Heart Association (AHA)American Heart Association (AHA); Registered in Radiography (R) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT); Licensed Radiologic Technologist - Radiography - Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA)Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA), Education: Associate's Degree; Certificate of Completion, Work Experience:
Responsibilities

Administers contrast material (when applicable), according to physician's request, by means of existing vascular access point; recognizes and responds to hypersensitivity or allergic reactions. All functions and duties will be under the direct supervision of a physicist or dosimetrist. Assists with inventory/supplies. Checks for correct patient and chart identification, diagnosis, and treatment position. Compiles pertinent clinical information pertaining to lab, pathology, etc. Assists in instruction of new staff as necessary. Documents accurately and completely according to established policies and procedures. Explains procedure to patient and provides for patient care- including comfort, support, safety, and confidentiality. Performs all essential functions of the Radiologic Technologist. Performs on call duties and/or work variable shifts as assigned to meet department needs. Able to work around and maintain a sterile field during procedures. Administers and with holds contrast and treatment as appropriate. Assess patients for allergies. Can pull supplies for procedures. Takes call in within 6 months. Cardiac Cath Lab work including left heart cath, with/without coronary stenting, right heart cath, pericardiocentesis, and vascular access under sterile procedure. Structural Heart Procedures to include TAVR, Watchman, Mitraclip, Triclip, ASD/PFO and CardioMEMs. Hybrid Peripheral Vascular work in coordination with vascular surgery to include EVAR, TCAR, and TEVAR. Adjunctive tools to complete the above procedures including but not limited to ICUS, FFR/iFR, Lithotripsy, Laser, Rota, Impella, IABP, OCT, and CTO.
About Us

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Compensation and Benefits

The compensation range for this position is $28.94per hour - $49.78per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.