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Diagnostic Radiological Technologist - Cardiovascular (DRT-CV)
Location:
Minneapolis, MN
Description:
Sanford Federal, Inc. (DBA FAR GROUP) headquartered in Stafford, VA., is a ServiceDisabled Veteran Owned Small Business that provides federal professional services, primarily engaged in providing advanced information technology, cyber security, management systems support, as well as business and infrastructure management services. We are among the most innovative, respected, and ethical providers of technology solutions to the United States government. Our mission is to provide superior-quality, innovative, information technology solutions that help federal agencies best aid, serve, and protect the American people. Job Title: Diagnostic Radiological Technologist - Cardiovascular (DRT-CV) Location: Minneapolis, MN Summary: FAR Group is looking for a successful and detail-oriented individual to join our team as Diagnostic Radiological Technologist - Cardiovascular (DRT-CV) Requirements: The Candidate shall meet the minimum following requirements:• To be Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) and/or RegisteredRadiologic Technologist with American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)and/or American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT)• must have current and active experience in: Electrophysiology Procedures andInterventional Cardiology procedures in a Cardiac Catherization Suite• shall provide verifiable evidence of all educational and training experiences• CPR/ Basic Life Support by American Heart Association• Must be Certified peer recovery specialist• Must have Knowledge of radiation techniques and protection standards for the properuse, quality control and preventative maintenance of single and biplane x-ray systems,contrast injectors, image management systems, recording, duplicating analysis,playback equipment for angiography and angioplasty procedures. Specific Duties/Tasks: • shall cover the range of highly specialized invasive radiological, cardiovascular, structuralheart, intra coronary ultrasound and complex electrophysiology procedures as would beprovided in a state-of-the-art civilian medical treatment facility• must be able to independently carry out a variety of complex physiological and radiologicalprocedures.• performs highly specialized invasive radiological cardiovascular, structural heart, intra coronaryultrasound and complex electrophysiology procedures without the direct supervision of aCardiologist. Required to have full knowledge of radiation techniques and protection standards.• Complete variety of complex physiological and radiological procedures ordered by and/or incollaboration with the Physicians or Cardiology Fellow without direct supervision.• Special procedure radiographic exams for patients include, but are not limited to: cardiaccatherization's, percutaneous coronary interventions, coronary stent placement, coronaryatherectomy, coronary flow evaluation, fluoroscopic imaging, intravascular coronaryultrasound, electrophysiology testing, radio frequency ablation, endomyocardial biopsy,temporary and permanent pacemaker implantation, automated cardiovertero-defibrillatorimplantation, Swan Ganz catheter placement, peri-cardiocentesis, tilt table testing, iliac, visceraland peripheral angiography and venograms interventional radiography.• Advises team members and visiting professional on radiation protection measures.• Practices radiation safety in order to reduce exposure to: patients, staff and self.• Observe the patient's condition, making notation of pertinent information, vital signs and otherclinical information in accordance with the established practices and in response to physiciandemand or changes in the patient's condition.• Recognizes serious patient abnormalities and individualizes each procedure to the needs of thesituation to produce reliable results.• Determines the critical isocenter value necessary for accurate exams.• Confers with Cardiologists to establish requirement of non-standard• examinations and determine technical factors, positioning and proper angulation to achieveoptimum views of specific vessels and/or lesions.• Make adjustments to equipment: frame rates, exposure time, kV, mAs settings, shutteropenings, cardiac shielding, magnification factors, source intensifier distance to decreaseradiation exposure.• Performs proper calibrations on pressure transducers to maintain the accuracy of arterial andvenous pressure tracings.• Prepares patients for angiographic, angioplasty, Swan Gan placement and temporary pacemakerplacement procedures and preparation of A-Line setups adhering to aseptic and steriletechniques.• Perform duties in the Cardiac Catherization Suite during procedures such as: diagnostic cardiaccatherization's, balloon angioplasties and electrophysiology studies.• Using equipment to obtain physiologic measurements such as: cardiac pressure transducers,thermodilution cardiac output computers, blood gas oximeters and oxygen consumptioncomputers.• must be alert and recognize changes in patient's condition, including emergencies, which maynecessitate immediate intervention.• Coordinates verification of medication doses with Registered Nurses as second verifiers on theprocedure table.• Observe special precautions for critical care and the operating room areas relating to theirspecialized equipment.• Maintain records of patient, examinations and digital disc archives, radiographic film badgeexposure records and radiation safety equipment in a secured database.• Operate fluoroscopic equipment used in angiographic testing.• Current on practices for removal of indwelling arterial and venous sheaths andthe achievement of hemostasis post procedures.• Measurement/Identification and analysis of electrocardiogram waveforms, intervals, segmentsand complexes.• Application of oxygen therapy and analysis of pulse oximetric measurement.• Performance and analysis of standard 12 lead electrocardiograms.• Data input, editing and analysis of Hemodynamic Monitoring Unit (Mac-Lab Data input,troubleshooting and analysis of the digital X-ray unit.• Performance of non-invasive blood pressure measurements with the identification of normal/abnormal values and initiation of the treatment plan.• Operation of medical equipment including: video equipment, CD archiving system, ECHOarchiving system, contrast media injectors, EKG recorders, pressure transducers, intra-aorticballoon pumps, intravascular ultrasound machine, flow wires, rotoblator unit, dash portablemonitors, EP Med monitoring station, EP mapping unit, oxygen equipment, suction equipment,CD recording units, defibrillators, Bovie cautery unit, power injectors and Acuson TEE unit.• Makes multiple simultaneous changes in settings and adjustments in operation of equipmentduring an exam to ensure accurate results.• Evaluate and assess new equipment, or new techniques derived from the equipment.• Recognize electrical hazards and other outside factors which affect the technical accuracy andquality of the procedure. Why FAR Group ? You can take pride in working for a company dedicated to serving our government byproviding the best, most cost-effective solutions for the US Government. Our work helps the US Government secure our nation, support the efforts of our military and intelligence communities, and provide lifesaving medical services to our soldiers, vets, and their families.
Company:
Sanford Federal
Posted:
December 26 2023 on ApplicantPro
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Diagnostic Radiological Technologist - Cardiovascular (DRT-CV) is a Nurse & Healthcare Diagnostic Radiological Job at Sanford Federal located in Minneapolis MN. Find other listings like Diagnostic Radiological Technologist - Cardiovascular (DRT-CV) by searching Oodle for Nurse & Healthcare Diagnostic Radiological Jobs.