Cardiology/Radiology Specialist I (Radiology Technologist) - 7a-3p | Mon-Fri

• The Cardiology/Radiology Specialist educates patients and staff appropriately in reference to radiology issues among other assigned tasks.

• →Effectively identifies and solves problems in reference to radiology equipment, patient care or radiation safety.
• →Consistently communicates abnormal variances to Charge nurse, Circulating RN or Nurse Manager.
• →Competent in sterile technique for all cath lab procedures
• →Demonstrates the following best practices in a consistent and positive manner: Huddles, procedure reporting, Service Excellence principles, and use of sterile technique.
• →Follows evidence-based policies and procedures to guide radiology practice.
• →Consistently produces quality radiographs.
• →Possesses competency in use of technology and computers.
• →Demonstrates competency in the use of archive unit, image management, study measurements and quality control.
• →Performs assessment of patient in regards to positioning to obtain quality study.
• →Consistently participates in the multidisciplinary approach to patient care.
• →Competently performs/assists with all cath lab procedures performed.
• →Demonstrates competency in operation of all cath lab equipment.
• →Interprets and implements physician orders in reference to positioning and x ray views.
• →Competently performs unit specific procedures in the x ray and scrub positions.
• →Is knowledgeable of and actively participates in implementation of Unit PI plan.
• →Has knowledge of and utilizes unit specific equipment appropriately.
• →Follows established hospital/department safety policies.
• →Understands and appropriately responds to the unique combination of cultural variables that professionals and individuals bring to interactions.
• →Follows hospital/department infection control policies.
• →Adheres to hospital/department radiation safety policies including annual Radiation Safety inservice.

• Graduate of School of Radiology Technology required
• Current Louisiana Radiology license and ARRT registered required
• BLS-CPR certified required
• ACLS certified required

• Work requires a variety of physical activities including standing and walking for long periods of time, bending, stooping, and lifting.
• The work environment may be physically confining.
• Visual acuity is required for a variety of specific activities.
• Must have normal hearing or utilize adaptive hearing devices if duties require listening with a stethoscope to discern breath sounds, heart sounds, and bowel sounds.
• Ability to do shift work as required.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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