Radiology Technologist-Cardiac Cath Lab
Company: UnityPoint Health
Location: Dubuque
Posted on: November 14, 2024
Job Description:
OverviewSign-On Bonus: $5,000 for qualifying applicants!
Promotes and restores patients' cardiovascular health by
collaborating with physicians and the multidisciplinary team while
providing physical and psychological support in a holistic manner
to patients and their families. Performs various roles in the Cath
Lab setting safely and sufficiently including but not limited to:
primary assistant to the Cardiologist at the sterile table, and
secondary circulating and monitoring. Why UnityPoint Health?
Commitment to our Team - We've been
named a by Becker's Healthcare for our commitment to our team
members.Culture - At UnityPoint Health, you Come for a fulfilling
career and experience guided by uncompromising values and
unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we
serve.Benefits - Our competitive program offers benefits options
that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life
stage you're in.Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment - We're
committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of
role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.Development -
We believe equipping you with support and is an essential part of
delivering a remarkable employment experience.Community Involvement
- Be an essential part of our core purpose-to improve the health of
the people and communities we serve. Visit us at
UnityPoint.org/careers to hear more from our team members about why
UnityPoint Health is a great place to work. ResponsibilitiesPatient
Education and Support
Provides pre-, intra- and/or
post-procedure education for diagnostic and interventional
procedures.Instructs patients and/or families regarding
examination, procedure, treatment, discharge and outcomes and
allows time for questions.Utilizes visual/teaching aids as
needed.Provides teach-back/return demonstrations when
appropriate.Encourages family participation.Verbalizes where to
find interpreter services.Safety and Equipment Knowledge
Understands and adheres to all safety
practices (ALARA) while performing duties to minimize any risk of
injury and/or exposure to unnecessary ionizing radiation.Maintains
knowledge of patient equipment and therapeutic modalities utilized
in the Catheterization Lab.Conducts and participates in procedural
Time Outs and proper patient identification.Assesses the need for
additional safety measures.Departmental Support
Performs and provides nursing support
in various roles within the Cath Lab and Radiology
Departments.Makes independent decisions based on the knowledge of
departmental functions, policies and procedures.Promotes the
development, preparation, implementation and attainment of
departmental goals, policies and projects.Communicates with the
department supervisors as necessary when problems or unusual
circumstances arise and documents as necessary.Provides on-call
emergency coverage (as defined by departmental policy) for
Cardiovascular Procedures.Direct Patient Care
Possesses/exhibits strong EKG rhythm
interpretation skills.Provides leadership in emergent
situations.Establishes a climate of mutual respect and
trust.Maintains ability to perform in an assertive yet supportive
manner when functioning with physicians in the procedural
setting.Follows departmental and hospital infection control
policies.Purposefully conducts all aspects of the job in an ethical
manner.Qualifications Minimum RequirementsIdentify items that are
minimally required to perform the essential functions of this
position.Preferred or SpecializedNot required to perform the
essential functions of the position.Education: Graduate of
accredited radiologic technology program Bachelor's Degree in
Radiologic TechnologyExperience: * Previous Cath Lab experience*
EPIC EMR system experience* Apollo Documentation
knowledgeLicense(s)/Certification(s): * Permit to Practice from the
Iowa Dept. of Public Health, Bureau of Radiological Health *
Current Radiologic Technologist certification by the American
Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)* Must possess and
maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or within
three (3) months from date of hire. * ACLS certified within 1 year
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: * Organizational* Verbal*
Interpersonal/Communication Skills* Customer Relations*
Mathematical* Grammar/Spelling* Comprehend written instruction*
Follow verbal instruction* Basic computer skills* Analytical*
ClericalOther: Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform
essential functions of the position.
- Area of Interest: Medical Imaging and Radiology -
Non-Nursing;
- FTE/Hours per pay period: .80;
- Department: Cardiac Cath Lab;
- Shift: Days, 6:45 am - 4:15 pm, for 64 hours per pay period.
This position has call 50% of the month. You must be able to
respond back to the unit within 30 minutes.;
- Job ID: 143163;
Keywords: UnityPoint Health, Iowa City , Radiology Technologist-Cardiac Cath Lab, Healthcare , Dubuque, Iowa
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