Cath Lab & Special Procedures Tech

• Responsibilities of this position is performing Cardiac-catheterization procedures, including but not limited to, Percutaneous Transluminal Cardiac Angioplasty and Stents, Intra-aortic Balloon Pump, Pacemaker implantation, Pericardiocentesis.
  
• This employee will assist the physician during invasive, noninvasive and interventional procedures including but not limited to; Abdominal Aorta-grams, Central Venous lines, and drainage catheters, as well as participating in other diagnostic procedures.
  
• This employee will communicate continuously with the physician about the patient's condition.
  
• This employee will operate all equipment safely and correctly.
  
• This employee will work with the department director and clinical coordinator assisting with orientation of new employees, offering input for employee evaluations, assisting with the development and implementation of policies and procedures and participate in the maintenance of supplies.
  
• All employees of the organization will participate in performance improvement initiatives.
  
• This employee will understand and adhere to Radiation Safety policies and procedures when working in radiation-controlled areas.
  
• Be an engaged and positive team member of the specials/cath lab unit
  
• All other duties as assigned. Position is a combination of shift and call schedules, on a seven day on and seven day off rotation. Employee is paid for full time work (80 hours straight time) to cover one seven-day stretch of day shifts and weekend and weekday call per pay period.
  

KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE: 1-3 years' experience in Radiology, including Invasive Radiographic procedures, required. Experience in a Cardiac Cath Lab and/or Special Procedures preferred.

EDUCATION: High School diploma required. Graduate of an accredited school in Radiology Technology required.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRY: Current Registry with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist - required. Registry with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist in CVRT - preferred. A permit to practice as a Radiology Technologist in the State of Montana is required. Current BCLS required. Minimum of monitoring ACLS course required within 12 months of hire.