Work in Iowa Healthcare Jobs

Employment Type:

Part time

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Description:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

· Sets up and operates x-ray equipment to assist the physician's diagnosis and treatment of cardiac cath lab patients of diverse ages. Ensures quality of filming, imaging, videotaping, DSA and radiation protection for patients and personnel. Ensures proper maintenance and quality control of radiologic imaging equipment. Maintains all aspects of patient safety.

· Proficient with aseptic technique and assists physician with scrubbing during and after procedure. Transports patients to and from the cath lab. May apply manual pressure to puncture site to obtain hemostasis following procedures. Maintains all aspects of patient safety.

· Assists with technical utilization of physiologic monitoring/data devices in the cath lab. Calibrates physiologic and monitoring devices. Enters data into computer for cath report. Prepares appropriate forms to document procedural data. Prepares and maintains physiological data after completion of each procedure. Maintains all aspects of patient confidentiality.

· Completes annual competencies and educational requirements.

· Sets up trays for procedures using sterile technique.

· Prepares skin and drapes patient for procedure using aseptic technique.

· Acquires supplies needed for procedures and may pass to physician or assistant maintaining sterile technique. Assists in maintaining inventory control.

· Administers CPR, defibrillation, Ambu, etc. as ordered by physician during procedure.

· Transports patients to and from procedure rooms. Reports status of hemostasis of puncture site(s) to nurse. May apply clamp or manual pressure to puncture site(s).

· Patient and family education of cath lab procedures and documents of patient medical record.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS:

· Cross-trains in other job functions as needed.

· Participates on committees as assigned.

· Serves as resource for training and instructing personnel in RT role.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

· Completion of a two-year training program in radiologic technology and ARRT registry.

· Two years of experience required.

· Basic life support competency.

· Basic EKG monitoring class preferred.

· ACLS preferred -required within two years in cath lab.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran