Special Procedures Technologist, Cath Lab (Full-time regular, Day Shift)

Education and Work Experience:

• Associate’s Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred


• Bachelor’s Degree in radiologic technology or equivalent (some certifications will require Bachelor’s): Preferred


• Experience in Cath Lab or Special Procedures: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications:

• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification: Preferred


• Radiologic Tech (RT) in the state of practice: Required


• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required

Facility Specific License/Certifications:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required

Essential Functions:

• Operates diagnostic imaging equipment to produce contrast enhanced radiographs of heart and cardiovascular system (Angio cardiograms), during cardiac catheterization, to aid physician in diagnostic evaluation and treatment: positions and immobilizes patient on examining table, using head and shoulder braces and following specified protocols.


• Assists physicians with specialized procedures, including special exams. Enters technical factors determined by protocol such as amount and quality of radiation beam, and specified filming sequence, into computer. Raises and lowers examining table and manipulates and positions x-ray tube in response to instructions from physician. Starts automatic injection of contrast medium into blood vessels of patient. Activates fluoroscope and motion picture camera (cinefluorography) to produce images that assist physician in guiding catheter through cardiovascular system of patient.


• Provides patients with procedure explanations in preparation for exams and provides clear discharge instructions. Observes gauges, recorder, and video screens of multichannel data analysis system that indicates blood pressure, cardiac output, and respiration, during imaging of cardiovascular system. Alerts physician to changes in patient responses.


• Monitors and controls environmental factors, like temperature, humidity and electrical safety. Assists physician in interventional procedures, such as instilling enzymes or inserting balloon in blood vessels to remove plaque or other blockage.


• Maintains accurate and updated documentation, adhering with program standards.


• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements:

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

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