Neurointerventional Technologists
On-sitePleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, United States
Job Summary
Conduct cardiac catheterization procedures as a primary Cardiac Cath Lab Technician or Hemodynamic Recorder, assisting physicians with patient care while identifying coronary vasculature and disease processes. Receive and record verbal orders from licensed practitioners, administer contrast safely, and operate imaging and non-imaging equipment consistent with licensure. Monitor hemodynamic pressures, calculate intra-cardiac shunts and valve areas, and accurately report ejection fractions using specialized analysis programs. Ensure all angiographic and procedural data is archived in hard copy and computerized formats, participate in quality assurance and performance improvement activities, and provide patient education. Recognize life-threatening emergencies and take appropriate actions in a timely manner. Requires current ACLS and BSL certification, Wisconsin radiographer licensure or RCIS, and ability to perform under stress during critical situations.
Required Qualifications
- Licensure to be eligible to practice as a Licensed Radiographer in the State of Wisconsin through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (A.R.R.T.)
- Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS)
- Current ACLS certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
- Current BSL
- Ability to achieve homeostasis from puncture sites using continuous manual pressure for a minimum of 30 minutes
- Ability to read, write, hear, speak, and comprehend the English language
- Ability to perform as a tech in the circulator, monitor and scrub role
- Ability to participate in critical thinking that promotes desired positive outcomes
- Ability to perform under stress when confronted with emergency, critical, unusual, or dangerous situations
- Requires fine finger movements with above average dexterity
- Requires sustained, long periods of standing
Desired Qualifications
- 1 to 3 years' Invasive Cardiovascular experience
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