Per Diem Interventional/Cardiac Radiology Technologist – Radiology – Spec Proc
Job Description
Las Vegas, NV
University Medical Center of Southern Nevada
Position Summary
COMPETITIVE SALARY & BENEFITS PACKAGE
We are home to Nevada’s ONLY Level I Trauma Center, Designated Pediatric Trauma Center, Burn Care Center, and Transplant Center. We are a Pathway Designated facility by ANCC, and we are on our journey to Magnet status.
| Assists physicians in advanced diagnostic and interventional procedures. Performs diagnostic exams on patients in the specialized areas of interventional radiology including cardiac catheterization, electrophysiology, vascular interventions, neuro-interventions, and other specialized procedures. Assists with diagnostic angiography, neuro-interventional, and other invasive procedures. |
Job Requirement
Education/Experience:
| Graduate from an accredited radiology technology program or registered cardiovascular invasive specialist program and two (2) years experience in a cardiac Cath lab for RCIS-certified individuals or two (2) years of experience in Cath lab or interventional radiology units for ARRT. |
Licensing/Certification Requirements:
| Basic Life Support (BLS) certification accepted by the American Heart Association (AHA). For those assigned in Special Procedure/Interventional Radiology Lab – State of Nevada License in Radiology and valid American Registry of Radiology Technologists (ARRT) Registered in Radiography. For those assigned in Cardiac Cath Lab – State of Nevada License in Radiology and Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist or (RCES) from Cardiovascular Credentialing International or ARRT. |
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Physical Requirements
Knowledge of:
Procedures and protocols associated with radiation; specialized equipment used in interventional cases; cardiovascular procedures; hemodynamic waveforms, cardiac pressures, valve area calculations, catheter curves, and rated burst pressures; anatomy and physiology of the human body; contrast application and contrast reaction symptoms; venipuncture techniques; quality assurance and quality control measures; neuro-body disease; aseptic techniques and sterile field setup; vascular anatomy, pressures; catheter curves; rated burst pressures and compliance; personal computers; department and hospital safety practices and principles; patient rights; age specific patient care practices; infection control policies and practices; handling, storage, use and disposal of hazardous materials; department and hospital emergency response policies and procedures.
Skill in:
| Utilizing computers and specialized application software for scanning and diagnostic evaluation; utilizing specialized equipment and techniques for diagnostic evaluation; reading and interpreting cardiac rhythms, vascular imaging, and diagnostic evaluations; performing interventional and diagnostic procedures using advanced techniques and equipment; positioning patients to maximize procedural outcomes; applying aseptic techniques; positioning patients properly to maximize results; instructing patients about procedures and post-procedure rules and guidelines; performing interventional procedures; communicating with a wide variety of people from diverse socio-economic and ethnic backgrounds; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with all personnel contacted in the course of duties; efficient, effective and safe use of equipment. |
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
| Mobility to work in a typical clinical setting and use standard equipment, stamina to remain standing and/or walk for extended periods of time, vision to read printed materials and computer screens, hearing and speech to communicate effectively in-person and over the telephone. Strength and agility to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this classification. |
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