Cardiovascular Radiology Technologist at Billings Clinic Cardiovascular Radiology Technologist at Billings Clinic in Billings, Montana Posted in 15 days ago. $32.06 - $44.18 per hour

Job Description:

You'll want to join Billings Clinic for our outstanding quality of care, exciting environment, interesting cases from a vast geography, advanced technology and educational opportunities. We are in the top 1% of hospitals internationally for receiving Magnet® Recognition consecutively since 2006. And you'll want to stay at Billings Clinic for the amazing teamwork, caring atmosphere, and a culture that values kindness, safety and courage. This is an incredible place to learn and grow. Billings, Montana, is a friendly, college community in the Rocky Mountains with great schools and abundant family activities. Amazing outdoor recreation is just minutes from home. Four seasons of sunshine! You can make a difference here. About Us Billings Clinic is a community-owned, not-for-profit, Physician-led health system based in Billings with more than 4,700 employees, including over 550 physicians and non-physician providers. Our integrated organization consists of a multi-specialty group practice and a 304-bed hospital. Learn more about Billings Clinic (our organization, history, mission, leadership and regional locations) and how we are recognized nationally for our exceptional quality. Your Benefits We provide a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to all full-time employees (minimum of 24 hours/week), including Medical, Dental, Vision, 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer matching, Defined Contribution Pension Plan, Paid Time Off, employee wellness program, and much more. Click here for more information or download the 2022 Employee Benefits Guide.

Magnet:

Commitment to Nursing Excellence Billings Clinic is proud to be recognized for nursing excellence as a Magnet®-designated organization, joining only 97 other organizations worldwide that have achieved this honor four times. The re-designation process happens every four years. Click here to learn more! Cardiovascular Radiology Technologist

CATH LAB/EP - 6310

(BILLINGS

CLINIC HOSPITAL

) req11971

Shift:

Day Employment Status:

Full-Time (.75 or greater) Hours per

Pay Period:

1.00 = 80 hours every two weeks (Non-Exempt)

Starting Wage DOE:

32.06 - 44.18 May be eligible for a $20,000 sign-on incentive May be eligible for relocation assistance May be eligible for tuition loan repayment With minimal supervision, assists with all cath lab procedures including diagnostic and interventional caths and electrophysiology procedures. Able to meet all performance standards in scrub, panel and circulating positions. Responsible for patient and family education and support. Responsible for all aspects of quality angiographic imaging and film processing, and functions as a department resource in this area. Essential Job Functions

Scrub:

Scrub assistant to the physician. Sets up and maintains the sterile field as well as arterial and venous lines. Positions patient while under the radiation beam to visualize cardiac anatomy. Performs angiographic analysis. Operates x-ray equipment, balancing quality imaging with radiation safety, assists in catheter/wire manipulation, injects coronary arteries for the visualization of cardiac and peripheral anatomy.

Circulator:

Monitors the patient condition and response to treatment pre, during, and post procedure. Circulators need to have a basic knowledge of medications patients are receiving in the Cath/EP Lab. Provides procedural education for patients and family. Safely transports patients to and from the Cath Lab. Verifies proper patient preparation pre-procedure. Performs arterial/venous sheath removal. Able to operate and troubleshoot Cath Lab procedural equipment.

Monitor:

Monitors patients throughout diagnostic and interventional procedures. Responsible for identifying changes in patient's rhythm and hemodynamic status. Responsible for accurate and thorough data collection, measurement, and calculations. Able to function independently with hemodynamic monitoring equipment which includes operation, troubleshooting, and calibration. Completes patient charges. Functions as the primary person to communicate with nursing units, OR, and patient's families as needed.

• Equipment operations: Assists with operating and troubleshooting equipment in the Cath/EP lab.

This equipment includes, but is not limited to x-ray, XPER monitoring system and database, intravascular ultrasound, and cautery/grounding, reporting problems to internal or external service representatives and documenting as such. Work closely with the Bio Medical Department to ensure that preventative maintenance is done timely.

• Informs management of any unusual concerns, situations, or conditions relative to staff, patients, and physicians.
• Operates, monitors, evaluates, and troubleshoots angiographic imaging and processing equipment.

Appropriately notifies and documents service needs and provides follow-up. Serves as a technical resource to the department for radiographic equipment.

May assist with:

orientation and training of staff members to radiographic equipment, radiation safety including annual training and documentation, radiation safety apparel and radiation badges, monthly and annual service reports to the hospital radiation physicist. Ensures radiological services provided are in compliance with standards established by the institution, state, local, and federal agencies.

• Identifies needs and sets goals for own growth and development.
• Attends Cath lab staff meetings and participates in departmental committees as required.
• Maintains working knowledge of all products/procedures related to diagnostic and interventional caths, device implantation, and peripheral, and structural procedures.
• Communicates regularly with other staff regarding changes in the workflow schedule or physician protocol.
• Assists in identifying products needed (out of stock or new items)
• Assumes equitable share of department housekeeping duties (cleaning, restocking, filing, etc.).
• Utilizes non-procedure time in a constructive manner to benefit the department or organization. Minimum Qualifications Education
• Graduate of a recognized approved American Medical Association Council of Education program in Radiological Technology Experience
• 1 year work experience as a Radiology Technologist Licensures or Certifications
• RCIS or equivalent preferred
• Current CPR Class C certification at hire
• ACLS certification preferred at hire
• Current Montana license as a Radiology Technologist at hire Or an equivalent combination of education and experience relating to the above tasks, knowledge, skills and abilities will be considered.

Employees that require a licensed or certification must be properly licensed/certified and the licensure/certification must be in good standing. Billings Clinic is Montana's largest health system serving Montana, Wyoming and the western Dakotas. A not-for-profit organization led by a physician CEO, the health system is governed by a board of community members, nurses and physicians. Billings Clinic includes an integrated multi-specialty group practice, tertiary care hospital and trauma center, based in Billings, Montana. Learn more at www.billingsclinic.com/aboutus Billings Clinic is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity. All policies and processes are designed toward achieving fair and equitable treatment of all employees and job applicants. Employees are encouraged to discuss any concerns they have in this regard with their immediate supervisor and/or the Vice President People Resources. All employees and job applicants will be provided the same treatment in all aspects of the employment relationship, regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, genetic information or disability.