The Invasive Cath Lab/Interventional Radiology Technologist performs interventional radiology examinations and invasive cardiac procedures on patients based on department procedures and under the direction of appropriate supervisor.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Demonstrates technological proficiency in assisting with all procedures performed with respective physicians in interventional radiology and/or cardiac catheterization lab
Directly assists interventional radiologist and/or Cardiologist in the performance of various diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
Communicates clinical observations during procedures to performing Physician
Remains current in practice and utilizes expertise in the technological aspects of interventional radiology and/or invasive cardiology
Demonstrates proficiency in the operation of all equipment and supplies utilized in interventional services and demonstrates the ability to troubleshoot equipment and issues effectively
Accountable for accurate procedural documentation in Epic
Demonstrates the action of understanding specific medications utilized in Cardiac catheterization procedures and comprehends indications for usage
Monitors hemodynamic status of patients and responds appropriately to fluctuation of parameters
Demonstrates proficiency in maintaining hemostasis of access sites
Accountable for quality of digital images sent to PACS. Verify correct patient is selected from worklist, ensures accuracy of Medical Record information prior to being sent to PACS
PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:
Sit up to 2 hours per day; 1 hour at a time. Stand for up to 10 hours per day; 8 hours at a time. Walk 6 hours per day; 10 minutes at a time. Consistently lift, carry and push objects up to 10 lbs. Occasionally lift, carry and push objects up to 75 lbs. Transports patients weighing up to 500 lbs. via wheelchair, bed and/or stretcher. Frequently stoop and bend. Frequently reach above shoulder level. Must be able to perceive attributes of an object through touch. Must be able to hear as it relates to normal conversation and high and low frequencies. Must be able to see as it relates to general, near, far, color and peripheral vision.
EDUCATION:
Registered Invasive Cardiovascular Technologist or Registered Radiology Technologist (current NJ license if working in NJ) or trained Cardiovascular Technician.
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
Minimum of 1-year staff technologist. At least 1-year experience in interventional radiology and/or cardiac catheterization lab, preferred. If Radiology Technologist: required to successfully complete advanced invasive radiology registry within 1 year of eligibility. Obtain BLS and ACLS by completion of orientation History of computer usage experience required.
Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address. Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer. Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses, if applicable. It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application. Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!!
Founded in 1872, St. Luke’s University Health Network (SLUHN) is a fully integrated, regional, non-profit network of more than 23,000 employees providing services at 16 campuses and 350+ outpatient sites. With annual net revenue of $4 billion, the Network’s service area includes 11 counties in two states: Lehigh, Northampton, Berks, Bucks, Carbon, Montgomery, Monroe, Schuylkill and Luzerne counties in Pennsylvania and Warren and Hunterdon counties in New Jersey. St. Luke’s hospitals operate the largest network of trauma centers in Pennsylvania, with the Bethlehem Campus being home to St. Luke’s Children’s Hospital. Dedicated to advancing medical education, St. Luke’s is the preeminent teaching hospital in central-eastern Pennsylvania. In partnership with Temple University, the Network established the Lehigh Valley’s first and only four-year medical school campus. It also operates the nation’s longest continuously operating School of Nursing, established in 1884, and over 50 fully accredited graduate medical educational programs with more than 500 residents and fellows. In 2022, St. Luke’s, a member of the Children’s Hospital Association, opened the Lehigh Valley’s first and only free-standing facility dedicated entirely to kids. SLUHN is the only Lehigh Valley-based health care system to earn Medicare’s five-star ratings (the highest) for quality, efficiency and patient satisfaction. It is both a Leapfrog Group and Healthgrades Top Hospital and a Newsweek World’s Best Hospital. The Network’s flagship University Hospital has earned the 100 Top Major Teaching Hospital designation from Premier 13 times total and eleven years in a row, including in 2023 when it was identified as THE #4 TEACHING HOSPITAL IN THE COUNTRY.
