Cardiovascular Technologist - Cardiac Cath Lab
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Summary
The Cardiovascular Cath Lab and Electrophysiology Lab Technologist works under supervision and reads/interprets health record documentation to identify all diagnoses and procedures that affect the outpatient encounter visit. This position will also be responsible for producing Cath Lab images for medical interpretation, but will not supervise other Cath Lab technologists.
Job description
Responsibilities
- Prepares patients for procedures by reviewing medical history, draping and positioning the patient, preparing procedural/testing sites and administering contrast media and/or medications within scope of practice
- Assists physician with performing diagnostic and therapeutic vascular interventional procedures
- Performs related imaging procedures
- Analyzes results and takes appropriate action to resolve image quality issues
- Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment, and exam to ensure patient's understanding and cooperation
- Assists with monitoring patient condition continually and reports/responds to changes in status as appropriate
- Prepares equipment and supplies
- Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment
- Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or reports equipment malfunctions as necessary
- Other duties may be assigned to this position.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Graduate of a 2-year certificate program certified by the ASRT in Radiology Technology
- New graduate or less than 1 year experience
- Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
- Licensed by the State of Arkansas in Radiology Technology
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Holiday, Vacation & Sick Leave
- Education discount
- Retirement 10% match
- Basic Life Insurance
- Career Training
- Merchant Discounts
- Concierge prescription delivery
Company overview
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is Arkansas' only comprehensive academic health sciences university and the state's largest public employer. Founded in 1879 by eight physicians, UAMS has evolved into a statewide health system encompassing six colleges: Medicine, Pharmacy, Nursing, Health Professions, Public Health, and Graduate School. As a premier academic medical center, UAMS combines education, research, and clinical care through its UAMS Medical Center, which serves as Arkansas' only adult Level 1 trauma center and the state's sole provider of adult kidney, liver, and pancreas transplants. The institution operates with a $1.3 billion budget and generates over $100 million in annual research funding, maintaining internationally recognized programs in multiple myeloma, aging, and other specialized areas. UAMS supports over 3,000 students, 900 medical residents and fellows, and maintains affiliations with Arkansas Children's Hospital and the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System. With eight regional campuses across Arkansas, UAMS provides extensive community outreach and telehealth services, ensuring healthcare access throughout the state while contributing approximately $3.92 billion annually to Arkansas' economy.