MyMichigan Health

Boutique insurance agency for employee benefits

Radiologic Technologist - Cath Lab - IR - Invasive Imaging

Diagnostics & Laboratory ProfessionalsUpdated on Nov 10

Full-timeMidland, MI, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

An Associate's degree in Radiologic Technology or a degree in a healthcare-related field is required.
ARRT registration as a Registered Radiologic Technologist is required.
BLS: Basic Life Support certification from the AHA is required within three months of hire or transfer.
One to two years of experience in a cardiac catheterization laboratory and/or interventional radiology setting is required.
Knowledge of radiography, cardiac catheterization, and interventional radiology procedures is required.
Interpersonal skills are needed to communicate ideas and concepts clearly with individuals and groups at all levels.
Competence in treating patients ranging in age from 18 years to 100+ years is required.
Employees must demonstrate competency in Microsoft Windows and may be required to participate in further learning opportunities.
Ability to wear personal protective equipment, including latex materials or an appropriate substitute, is required when applicable.
Ability to move freely about the facility and perform the functions of the job, with or without an assistive device, is required.
Overall vision and hearing, with or without assistive devices, is required.
Ability to sit, stand, and walk for long periods and make frequent postural changes such as stooping, kneeling, or crouching is required.
Must follow bloodborne pathogen and tuberculosis testing requirements.
Dexterity for handling, reaching, grasping, fingering, and feeling is required, including repeating these movements regularly to frequently.
Must be able to occasionally lift or carry 11–20 pounds and frequently handle 10 pounds or walk, stand, or push/pull arm or leg controls.
Ability to handle multiple tasks, work independently, get along with others, maintain regular and predictable attendance, and stay awake is required.

Responsibilities

Set up radiographic equipment before angiographic procedures, process cine radiographic images, and perform quality-control checks.
Assist in preparing patients, setting up sterile trays, providing post-catheterization care, performing procedures, and cleaning rooms.
Manipulate equipment and set appropriate techniques on radiographic generators to achieve optimal image quality.
Operate electronic equipment, including cardiac output computers, oxygen saturation equipment, hemodynamic equipment, and pacemakers; perform oxygen saturation studies and cardiac output measurements.
Scrub in for procedures with the physician.
Use controls to move the radiographic table and C-arm equipment to include areas of anatomical interest on fluoroscopic monitors and finished images, and assist the physician in obtaining optimal projections.
Stock supplies, maintain equipment, assist with cardiac arrest procedures, and perform basic office procedures.
Use radiographic generators, C-arm equipment, and digital systems to provide high-quality angiographic images during special procedures.
Perform clerical functions as needed.
Provide for the age-specific needs of the population served according to department standards and policies, as evidenced by observation, documentation, and peer feedback.

Summary

This position sets up all radiographic equipment prior to performing angiographic procedures, processes and performs quality control checks on cine radiographic images, assists in preparing patient for procedures and assists other members of the cath lab/Interventional Radiology staff and physicians as needed to ensure timely and efficient use of the cardiac cath lab/special procedures.

Responsibilities

(35%)* Assists in prepping patients, sterile tray set up, post-cath care and procedures, and room clean up.

(35%)* Manipulates equipment and sets appropriate techniques on radiographic generators to achieve optimal image quality.

(30%)* Operates a variety of electronic equipment including cardiac output computers, oxygen saturation equipment, hemodynamic equipment, pacemakers, etc., and performs oxygen saturation studies and cardiac output measurements.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Scrubs in for procedures with the physician.

Utilizes various controls to move the radiographic table and C-arm equipment so as to include all areas of anatomical interest on the fluoroscopic monitors and finished images and assists physician on obtaining optimal projections.

Stocks supplies and maintains equipment, assists with cardiac arrest procedures and performs basic office procedures.

Utilizes radiographic generators, C-arm and digital systems to provide optimum quality angiographic images in special procedures.

Performs clerical functions as needed.

Provides for the age specific needs of the population served according to department standards and policies/procedures as evidenced by observation, documentation and peer feedback for the following: Adolescent 13 to 17 years Adult 18 to 64 years Later Adult 65 years and older.

MyMichigan Health is a technology driven organization and employees need to demonstrate competency in Microsoft Windows. An employee may be required to participate in further learning opportunities offered by MyMichigan Health.

Certifications and Licensures

Credential:BLS: Basic Life Support

Equivalent Experience: Within 3 months of hire or transfer

Qualification Source: AHA

Essential: true

Credential:ARRT: Reg Radiologic Technologist

Equivalent Experience: Knowledge of radiography as normally acquired through completion of an Associate's degree in Radiologic Technology required. ARRT required. Knowledge of cardiac catheterization and interventional radiology procedures as normally acquired through 1-2 years experience in the cardiac catheterization laboratory and/or the interventional radiology setting required.

Qualification Source:

Essential: true

Required Education

Education: ASSOC

Equivalent Experience: Degree in Healthcare Related Field. ARRT registered required. Knowledge of cardiac catheterization and interventional radiology procedures as normally acquired through 1-2 years experience in the cardiac catheterization laboratory and/or the interventional radiology setting required.

Education Specialization:

Essential: true

Other Information

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND SKILLS:

Knowledge of cardiac catheterization and interventional radiology procedures as normally acquired through 1-2 years experience in the cardiac catheterization laboratory and/or the interventional radiology setting required.

Interpersonal skills needed to communicate successfully with individuals and groups and interact with people at all levels to communicate ideas and concepts in a clear and understandable manner.

This position must show knowledge, ability, and competence in treating patients who range in age from 18 years to 100+ years.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

Exposure to stressful situations, including those involving public contact, as well as, trauma, grief and death.

Able to wear personal protective equipment that includes latex materials or appropriate substitute if required for your position.

Is able to move freely about facility with or without an assisted device and must be able to perform the functions of the job as outlined in the job description.

Overall vision and hearing is necessary with or without assisted device(s).

Frequently required to sit/stand/walk for long periods of time. May require frequent postural changes such as stooping, kneeling or crouching.

Some exposure to blood borne pathogens and other potentially infectious material. Must follow MyMichigan Health bloodborne pathogen and TB testing as required.

Ability to handle multiple tasks, get along with others, work independently, regular and predictable attendance and ability to stay awake.

Overall dexterity is required including handling, reaching, grasping, fingering and feeling. May require repetition of these movements on a regular to frequent basis.

Physical Demand Level: Light. Must be able to occasionally (0-33% of the workday) lift or carry 11-20 lbs., frequently (34-66% of the workday) 10 lbs. and or Walk/Stand/Push/Pull of Arm/Leg controls.

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About the Company

MyMichigan Health

Boutique insurance agency for employee benefits

MyMichigan Health is a boutique insurance agency that plans employee benefits for entrepreneurs and small to mid-sized businesses, representing over 100 national carriers. It researches market options to match employers with a mix of health, life, dental, and vision plans at lower premiums, delivered through a co-branded Employee Benefit Portal. It stands out with a large carrier network, tailored market research for SMBs, and a portal that simplifies enrollment and benefits administration. Its goal is to provide affordable, comprehensive employee benefits that fit the needs of small and medium-sized businesses while making enrollment easy.

Company size: 1-10
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Troy, MI
Founded: Not listed

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