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Department: HVI Procedures - CPG
Usual Schedule: 0730-1700
Regions: Carle Foundation
On Call Requirements: Yes
Job Category: Allied Health
Work Location: Carle Foundation Hospital
Employment Type: Full - Time
Nursing Specialty:
Job Post ID: 46345
Secondary Job Category: Allied Health
Experience Requirements: None
Weekend Requirements: On-call rotation
Education Requirements: Associates Degree
Shift: Day
Location: Urbana, IL
Holiday Requirements: Yes- On-call rotation
Check out this job opening for Carle Providers: Radiologic Technologist 2 - HVI Proc CIA Check out this job opening for Carle Providers: Radiologic Technologist 2 - HVI Proc CIA


Job Description

JOB SUMMARY:
The Registered Radiologic Technologist is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility of patients for a designated time frame and to provide care, specifically in the Heart & Vascular Institute. The patient population consists of those requiring an invasive cardiology or invasive radiology study. The Registered Radiologic Technologist will assist the physician in all procedures and provide a valuable service to the patient and the team.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Associates Radiologic Technology

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) Illinois and Basic Life Support (BLS). ACLS within 1 year of hire

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
preferreder previous Radiologic Technology experience in a procedural setting.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Capacity to learn and retain information regarding patient care and procedures. Ability to communicate effectively, follow directions, and complete detailed work accurately. Demonstrates compassion and caring in dealing with others. Manual dexterity to handle small supplies.


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
  • Administers contrast material (when applicable), according to physician's request, by means of existing IV line or by performing venipuncture and placing IV line; recognizes and responds to hypersensitivity or allergic reactions.
  • All functions and duties will be under the direct supervision of a physicist or dosimetrist.
  • Assists with inventory/supplies.
  • Checks for correct patient and chart identification, diagnosis, and treatment position.
  • Compiles pertinent clinical information pertaining to lab, pathology, etc.
  • Assists in instruction of new staff as necessary.
  • Documents accurately and completely.
  • Explains procedure to patient and provides for patient care- including comfort, support, safety, and confidentiality.
  • Accurately informs procedural nurse of correct doses of intra-procedural medications, radiation and sponge/sharp counts.
  • Performs on call duties and/or work variable shifts as assigned to meet department needs.
  • Performs all essential functions of the Radiologic Technologist.
  • Able to work around and maintain a sterile field during procedures.
  • Administers and with holds contrast and treatment as appropriate. Assess patients for allergies.
  • Can pull supplies for procedures.
  • Takes late shift duties as assigned to meet department needs.
  • Skin suturing.
  • Basic knowledge of ECG interpretation.
  • Electrophysiology equipment troubleshooting.
  • Understanding and running the pacing stimulator during ablations and EP studies.



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Effective September 20, 2021, the COVID 19 vaccine is required for all new Carle Health team members. Requests for Medical or Religious exemption will be permitted.

 

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