Cardiovascular Radiology Technologist II

Position Objective:
Performs cardiovascular radiographic procedures on patients of all age groups in accordance with established professional and departmental standards and procedures.

Essential Functions:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

1.      Performs radiographic procedures and special diagnostic procedures in a timely manner consistent with established quality standards and the special needs of patients.

2.      Participates as a member of a specialized medical team preparing patients for cardiac cath lab procedures.  Assists physician in emergency situations and adverse contrast reactions to patients.

3.      Demonstrates competency in providing care to those patients undergoing but not limited to the following procedures: coronary angiography and angioplasty, stent placement, atherectomy with scoring/cutting balloons, rotational atherectomy, Shockwave Intravascular Lithotripsy (IVL), thrombectomy, Intravascular Ultrasound (IVUS), and Fractional Flow Reserve (FFR), Insertion of an Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP), placement of a temporary pacemaker, pericardiocentesis.

4.      Demonstrates competency in providing care to those patients undergoing but not limited to the following electrophysiology procedures: electrophysiology studies (EPS) and ablation procedures (both radiofrequency and cryoablations, placement of implantable cardiac devices, including traditional pacemakers, leadless pacemakers, implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs), and loop recorders.

5.      Demonstrates competency in providing care to those patients undergoing but not limited to the following structural heart procedures:  transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) and transcatheter mitral valve replacement (TMVR).

6.      Conducts daily quality assurance tests on radiological and emergency equipment and records results.  Operates all related equipment and consistently demonstrates competence.in all areas of radiographic positions, physiology, procedure preparation, patient care, and technical factors.

7.      Conducts daily quality assurance tests on radiological and emergency equipment and records results.  Operates all related equipment and consistently demonstrates competence in all areas of radiographic positions, physiology, procedure preparation, patient care and technical factors.

Requirements/Qualifications:

1. Successful completion of a 2 year radiological technology program in an AMA approved educational institution or Associates Degree in Invasive Cardiovascular Technology
2. Five Plus years in hospital special procedure environment. In absence of formal special procedures, training, twelve months certifiable on-the-job training in angiography is required.
3. Certification in diagnostic radiography by American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), with current state of Maryland licensure, or RCIS certification.
4. American Heart Association Health Care Provider BLS; ACLS certification must be obtained within 6 months of hire.

There is a reasonable expectation that employees in this position will be exposed to blood-borne pathogens.

Physical Demands -

Heavy work. Exerting 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.

The physical demands and work environment that have been described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

The above job description is an overview of the functions and requirements for this position. This document is not intended to be an exhaustive list encompassing every duty and requirement of this position; your supervisor may assign other duties as deemed necessary.