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Saint Joseph Hospital - Lexington
Resource Interventional Technologist
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What they do
A Cardiovascular Technician or Technologist uses imaging technology and other procedures to diagnose cardiac (heart) and vascular (blood vessel) problems in patients. Works closely with cardiologists and medical sonographers. Works in hospitals and other healthcare facilities.
$71,193 / year median in Kentucky
+14% projected growth
Job Description
Resource Interventional Technologist Saint Joseph Hospital - Lexington - 3.6 Lexington, KY Job Details Full-time $45 an hour 2 hours ago Qualifications Patient resuscitation Cardiac arrest protocols BLS Certification Basic life support Full Job Description Job Summary and Responsibilities Assist Interventional Cardiologists, Radiologists, and Vascular Surgeons in Cardiac Cath Lab/Interventional Radiology/Endovascular with cardiovascular diagnostic and interventional procedures. Performs duties as scrub and monitoring staff. Provides radiation safety and general safety for patients, themselves and other staff. Provides patient and family education and supports customer satisfaction and service excellence. Works as part of the Cath Lab/IR/Endovascular team and supports nursing functions. Demonstrates and maintains all applicable competencies related to imaging and device based equipment used in these Interventional procedures areas. Performs with competency in Code STEMI and Code Stroke alerts. Documents and evaluates the outcome of interventions. Provides on call services as assigned. Responsible for the operation of c-arm radiation equipment, provides radiation protection, and demonstrates competency for all procedural applications. Prepares sterile fields without error or violation of integrity of aseptic technique. Functions as scrub assist and hemodynamic monitor. Knowledgeable regarding prep and use of all current devices in Cath Lab/IR/Endovascular inventory. This includes devices and adjunct therapies to include athrectomy, IABP, IVUS, Impella, CTO, DES, DCB, OCT, thrombectomy, and embolic coils. Procedures include PCI, PTCA, and PTA, cerebral and visceral angiograms and interventions, stent placement, line placements, dialysis access maintenance, pacemaker and ICD implant. Demonstrates rapid decision making, critical thinking, and clinical leadership skills. Acts as preceptor. Responds quickly and effectively to STEMI, Stroke, respiratory and cardiac arrest. Provides patient/family education related to procedure and cardiovascular disease risk factors. Assists nursing staff in all aspects of patient care. Reports all deviations of standards to nurse leader. Job Requirements Required Graduate of an Accredited School of Radiologic Technology, upon hire