Pediatric Angio Specialist II | Full Time | Days| With Call | Cath Lab | Le Bonheur Children's Hospital

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• →Provides radiological procedures during cardiac catheterizations, cardiac interventional procedures or electrophysiology procedures.
• →Assists Cardiologist or Cardiovascular Surgeon during the insertion of balloon pumps, temporary and permanent pacemaker insertion or intravascular ultrasound procedure.
• →Must be available for on-call if required in designated area and respond within the designated time frame for emergency procedures.
• →Administers prescribed medications intravenously, orally and intramuscularly as directed by Cardiologist.
• →Performs duties of a scrub assistant during catheterizations, EP procedures, angioplasty and stent procedures, rotoblade procedures, and intravascular ultrasound procedures.
• →Provides postoperative care for patients including adults and geriatrics.
• →Records hemodynamic data with computerized system and has advanced knowledge of how to: calculate pressures, cardiac output, ventricular volumes, valve area and other information required for cardiac cath report and adequately monitor complicated right heart and angioplasty procedures.
• →Performs as circulating nurse and provides peri-operative care for patients during routine and complicated procedures.
• →Provides technical assistance to other Associates in the Cath Lab or Electrophysiolgy Lab.
• →Performs other job functions as assigned or requested.

• Technical Degree or Diploma Radiology

• 1-3 years Cath Lab

• Skill in performing special procedure examinations in the Cath Lab.
• Successfully passes the annual pharmacy exam.
• Ability to understand and prepare complex written materials, such as patient records.
• Ability to communicate verbally with co-workers, physicians and patients and their families.
• Ability to work without close supervision and to exercise independent judgement in a professional area.

• BASIC LIFE SUPPORT - American Heart Association
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support - American Heart Association
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support - American Red Cross
• Registered Radiologic Technologist - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists

• There are no supervisory or routine lead responsibilities assigned to this job.

• The physical activities of this position may include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion.
• Must have good balance and coordination.
• The physical requirements of this position are: medium work - exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 300 lbs. of force frequently.
• The Associate is required to have close visual acuity including color, depth perception, and field of vision to perform an activity, such as assessing patients, preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; or extensive reading.
• Frequent invasive and non-invasive patient contact.
• Exposure to patient body fluids as well as exposure to hazardous or poisonous materials.
• Ability to react quickly to emergency situations.

Our Associates are passionate about what they do, the service they provide and the patients they serve. We value family, team and a Power of One culture that requires commitment to the highest standards of care and unity.

Boasting one of the South's largest medical centers, Memphis blends a friendly community, a thriving and growing downtown, and a low cost of living. We see each day as a new opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the people in our community.