Cath Lab Technologist

Cath Lab Technologist
Ocean Springs Hospital | Full-Time | M-F, 630a - 330p, Rotating Call Requirements for Weekday, Weekends, and Holidays |
3109 Bienville Blvd.
Ocean Springs, Mississippi, 39664
United States
Position
Overview:
The Interventional
Radiology/Cardiology Technologist assists in all Cardiac Cath lab procedures
and provides for the comfort and well-being of the patient.  The Technologist works under the general
supervision of the Cardiac Cath Lab Team Leader and the physicians
(cardiologist, surgeon, radiologist, or pulmonologist) for professional or
technical matters. He/She prepares and operates fluoro/recording equipment to
produce specialized fluoro studies of the coronary and peripheral vascular
systems for the purpose of diagnosis and/or treatment of anatomic and
physiologic disorders. The Interventional
Radiology/Cardiology Technologist ensures accuracy and realizes errors in
asepsis procedures could result in injury to the patient; and, improper
calibrations or faulty maintenance and operation of equipment could result in
a life threatening situation.
DISCLAIMER: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of
all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working
conditions associated with the job. While this intends to be an accurate
reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job
or to require that other or different tasks performed as assigned.

Education:
RTs - Must
be a graduate from an
accredited, state approved, School of Radiologic Technology.
RCIS – Must be credentialed by the Cardiovascular Credentialing
International (CCI), which has been recognized as the CCL/ICL credential of
choice by the American College of Cardiology (ACC) and the Society of Cardiac
Angiography and Interventions (SCAI.)
License:
RTs - Must be currently licensed as Radiologic Technologist by ARRT.    Must maintain a minimum of 24 Continuing Education credits in
each two (2) year period as required by ARRT in Radiology.  Special Procedures Registry preferred.
RTs- Must be licensed
by the Mississippi State Department of Health.
OR
RCIS - Must be credentialed by the Cardiovascular Credentialing
International (CCI)
Certifications:
Must complete and maintain BCLS certification upon hire and/or