Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following behavior expectations:

Quality - Follows policies and procedures; adapts to and manages changes in the environment; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness giving attention to details; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Manages time and prioritizes effectively to achieve organizational goals.

Service - Responds promptly to requests for service and assistance; Follows the Mercyhealth Critical Moments of service; Meets commitments; Abides by MH confidentiality and security agreement; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; and effectively communicates information to partners; Thinks system wide regarding processes and functions.

Partnering - Shows commitment to the Mission of Mercyhealth and Culture of Excellence through all words and actions; Exhibits objectivity and openness to other's views; Demonstrates a high level of participation and engagement in day-to-day work; Gives and welcomes feedback; Generates suggestions for improving work: Embraces teamwork, supports and encourages positive change while giving value to individuals.

Cost - Conserves organization resources; Understands fiscal responsibility; Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; contributes to profits and revenue.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Graduate of an accredited radiography program OR equivalent training/education program for required certification/licensure.

CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE

Board certified ARRT OR eligible to take boards (must be board certified within six (6) months of hire) OR

Graduate of a Cardiac Intervention Program AND registered or registry eligible (must be registered within six (6) months of hire)

ACLS required within six (6) months of hire (Rockford Only)

National Institute of Healthcare Stroke Scale (NIHSS) required within six (6) monthsof hire (Rockford Only)

Approved CPR or BLS certification required within 90 days.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Passing the Driver's License Check and/or Credit Check (for those positions requiring).

Passing the WI Caregiver Background Check and/or IL Health Care Workers Background Check.

Must be able to follow written/oral instructions.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Must be able to participate in holiday and on-call rotations.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Occupational Exposure: Category A - All partners in the specified job classification have occupational exposure.

AGE OF PATIENTS SERVED

Neonate (birth - 28 days) Rockford Only

Infant (29 days - less than 1 year) Rockford Only

Pediatric (1 year - 12 years) Rockford Only

Adolescents (13 years - 17 years) Rockford Only

Adult (18 years - 64 years)

Geriatric (65 years and older)

Non-Specific Task (N/A)

INFORMATION ACCESS

Partner may access patient care information needed to perform their job duties

WORK CONTACT GROUP

Partners, physicians, patients/family, visitors, vendors

SPECIAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The Special Physical Demands are considered Essential Job Functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to talk or hear, stand, walk, sit, and use hands and fingers to handle or feel. The employee will frequently reach, balance, stoop, kneel, and/or crouch and will regularly lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required for this position include close-up, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Employee must be able to wear 15-pound lead apron.