Cath-EP Radiologic Tech - Full Time - Days
Methodist Health System
- Omaha, NE
- Permanent
- Full-time
At Nebraska Methodist Health System, we focus on providing exceptional care to the communities we serve and people we employ. We call it The Meaning of Care – a culture that has and will continue to set us apart. It’s helping families grow by making each delivery special, conveying a difficult diagnosis with a compassionate touch, going above and beyond for a patient’s needs, or giving a high five when a patient beats a disease or conquers a personal health challenge. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits and a great work environment where all employees are valued! Most importantly, our employees are part of a team that makes a real difference in the communities we live and work in.Job Summary: Location: Methodist Hospital
Address: 8303 Dodge St, Omaha, NEWork Schedule: 6:45am to 5:15pm with call rotationSign on bonus of $25,000 and Tuition Reimbursement up to $10,000!Performs diagnostic imaging examinations. Upon orientation and successful completion of on-the-job training, assists with diagnostic angiographic procedures, complex interventional cardiology and electrophysiology procedures. Demonstrates effective technical, radiographic, and clinical skills; the ability to multitask is essential. This position requires knowledge of sterile technique and pan-scrubbing, it also shares on-call dutiesResponsibilities:Essential Job Functions1. Exam Performance/Quality
- Identifies each patient by two identifiers and ensures patient understanding of pending procedure.
- Provides comfort measures and engages patient to obtain optimal cooperation and positioning.
- Critiques each exam for technical and positional accuracy and makes appropriate corrections if necessary.
- Performs Exams as their priority dictates.
- Ensures optimal visualization of anatomy by directing radiographic equipment.
- Prepares procedural rooms and equipment according to appropriate procedural needs.
- Assists cardiologist/electrophysiologist during procedures by operating ancillary equipment, anticipating and obtaining catheters, wires and other necessary inventory as ordered.
- Assists in the performance of various invasive cardiac or electrophysiological diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
- Functions under the direction and immediate supervision of the cardiologist/electrophysiologist performing the procedure.
- Provides direct, safe, competent, and quality patient care in the Interventional Cardiology department.
- Maintains a working knowledge of system applications.
- Consistently uses proper system applications for order modification, to document comments and exposures/repeats.
- Consistently uses the Online Worklist to monitor orders and order status.
- Demonstrates working knowledge of order entry and ability to order correct exams with proper indications. Starts, completes, and bills appropriately for exam(s) performed.
- Matches digital images to RIS orders, for viewing in PACS.
- Operates contrast injector, cleans and tears down equipment daily, and for deep cleaning weekly.
- Successfully completes annual Age Specific Competency Quiz.
- Identifies and follows protocols and standards of care for unit including Infection Control, food and drinks in lab and cell phones in procedure room.
- Collaborates with physicians and other clinical disciplines as appropriate.
- Provides teaching specific to the patient's health care problem.
- Builds and uses knowledge based on current standards and research literature.
- Participates actively in time out according to the hospital policy.
- Continually monitors the patient and/or significant other(s) ability to manage care needs after dismissal from Cardiac Cath Lab (helps transfer patient and report on groin site).
- Able to competently perform technical skills independently (understands and can reboot system).
- Understands importance of sterility and is able to establish and maintain sterile field on daily basis.
- Is accountable to learn new skills and equipment within areas' specifications and time frame.
- Demonstrates competence in area of experience.
- Communicates effectively to solve problems at the personal and unit level (works side by side with peer coverage and core).
- Is approachable and professional in working with other health professionals, ancillary staff, patients and family (willing to work any area requested).
- Takes pride in the lab by active participation in restocking and maintaining a clean environment.
- Maintains a professional appearance, behavior, and work environment.
- Participates in meetings and/or committees as needed to assist in decision making affecting area/unit or organization.
- Fiscally accountable, acts professionally responsible for human and other resources.
- Provides “on the job training” to new coworkers.
- Assures compliance with federal, state, and local technical and professional regulations and accepted practiced guidelines.
- Works effectively to maintain an environment of excellence, which is patient focused, providing timely, compassionate, quality patient care.
- Completes appropriate report form for any risk (e.g., incident report, patient concern report, maintenance request).
- Communicates to appropriate personnel regarding unresolved issues.
- Report issues/concerns to supervisor as soon as possible and provide assistance with resolution/follow-up.
- Promotes and maintains a safe work environment for both staff and customers, incorporating national patient safety initiatives.
- Works within the scope of practice.
- Right task (within the scope of practice, according to the job description, based on the desired outcome, task routine, non-complex, low risk and predictable outcome).
- Right person (assess competency by: certification/licensure, job description, skills checklist, demonstrated skill).
- Right communication (clear, concise, correct, complete).
- Right feedback: the Reciprocal Process (ask teammates' input first, recognize effort, get teammates' solution to problem, check off points).
- Associate degree from approved American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (AART) School of Radiology Technology required.
- Bachelor degree from approved American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (AART) School of Radiology Technology preferred.
- 1 year of experience in Radiology is preferred.
- 1 year in a Cardiac Cath Lab or Interventional Radiology preferred.
- American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Radiography (R) registered or board eligible required.
- Current Medical Radiographer (RAD.NE) license from Nebraska Department of Health required.
- Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) strongly preferred at time of hire, required within 3 months of hire.
- Current American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification required, or must obtain within 2 months of hire.
- Satisfactory completion of annual mandatory educational requirements.
- Certification in area of specialty preferred:
- Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS)
- or
- Cardiac Interventional Radiography (RT.CI.ARRT)
- Strong interpersonal skills necessary to effectively communicate and interact with patients and family members as well as providers and coworkers.
- Knowledge of invasive cardiac and electrophysiology diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
- Ability to meet the needs of physician during surgical procedure(s).
- Skill in preparing and completing patient records/documentation.
- Ability to organize and perform multiple tasks, conduct problem solving and prioritize work assignments.
- Position requires flexibility to accommodate fluctuation in daily schedule, including but not limited to overtime, irregular hours, and on-call responsibilities.
- Medium Work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force.
- Occasionally Performed (1%-33%):
- Climbing
- Crawling
- Keyboarding/typing
- Kneeling
- Frequently Performed (34%-66%):
- Balancing
- Carrying
- Crouching
- Distinguish colors
- Grasping
- Lifting
- Pulling/Pushing
- Reaching
- Repetitive Motions
- Sitting
- Speaking/talking
- Standing
- Stooping/bending
- Twisting
- Walking
- Constantly Performed (67%-100%):
- Hearing
- Seeing/Visual
- Not Related:
- Chemical agents (Toxic, Corrosive, Flammable, Latex)
- Explosives (pressurized gas)
- Electrical Shock/Static
- Rare (1-33%):
- Biological agents (primary air born and blood born viruses) (Jobs with Patient contact) (BBF)
- Physical hazards (noise, temperature, lighting, wet floors, outdoors, sharps) (more than ordinary office environment)
- Radiation Alpha, Beta and Gamma (particles such as X-ray, Cat Scan, Gamma Knife, etc)
- Radiation Non-Ionizing (Ultraviolet, visible light, infrared and microwaves that causes injuries to tissue or thermal or photochemical means)
- Occasionally (34%-66%):
- Equipment/Machinery/Tools
- Mechanical moving parts/vibrations