Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist - Vernon, BC, Canada - SSM Health

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It's more than a career, it's a calling

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***Sign-on Bonus Eligible***

Do you enjoy a fast-paced environment where you will use your skills caring for critically ill patients during their time of need? This is a great place for you

This is a full-time day shift Radiology Tech position in the Cardiac Cath Lab at Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon IL. Hours are Monday-Friday, 7 am to 3:30 pm with weekend and Holiday rotation (typically one weekend per month and 2-3 holidays per year) On call approximately 10 days/month total. Associate degree in Radiology or completion of a Cath Lab Certification program , ARRT and IEMA certification required.

**Sign on bonuses are for external qualified candidates. Internal candidates, please check with your recruiter to see what options are available for you**

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PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepares patients for procedures. Reviews medical history, positions patients and cleans/shaves/numbs testing sites as appropriate.
• Interprets, describes and reports test results; recognizes recording errors and artifacts and reacts appropriately.
• Monitors patient prior to, during and after procedures and promptly reports any abnormal findings in patient's condition.
• Prepares and maintains equipment, supplies and lab area.
• Ensures equipment is properly functioning. Reports potential problems or equipment malfunction to appropriate personnel. Lock/tag out equipment if appropriate.
• Assists in maintaining a clean, and orderly department.
• May perform point of care testing according to policies and procedures.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

• Associate's degree or completion of a Cath Lab certification program

EXPERIENCE

• No experience required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Constant standing and walking.
• Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more).
• Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication.
• Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
• Frequent lifting/moving of patients.
• Frequent reaching, gripping and keyboard use/data entry.
• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
• Occasional use of vision to identify and distinguish colors.
• Occasional bending, stooping, squatting, twisting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
• Rare kneeling and sitting.

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