Cardiovascular Radiology Technologist (1.0)

Cardiovascular Radiology Technologist

Join Billings Clinic for outstanding quality of care, an exciting environment, interesting cases, advanced technology, and educational opportunities. Billings Clinic is in the top 1% of hospitals internationally for receiving Magnet Recognition since 2006. You'll want to stay at Billings Clinic for the amazing teamwork, caring atmosphere, and a culture that values kindness, safety, and courage. This is an incredible place to learn and grow. Billings, Montana, is a friendly, college community in the Rocky Mountains with great schools and abundant family activities. Amazing outdoor recreation is just minutes from home. Four seasons of sunshine! You can make a difference here.

Billings Clinic is a community-owned, not-for-profit, physician-led health system based in Billings with more than 4,700 employees, including over 550 physicians and non-physician providers. Our integrated organization consists of a multi-specialty group practice and a 304-bed hospital.

Your Benefits

We provide a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to all full-time employees (minimum of 24 hours / week), including Medical, Dental, Vision, 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer matching, Defined Contribution Pension Plan, Paid Time Off, employee wellness program, and much more.

Magnet : Commitment to Nursing Excellence

Billings Clinic is proud to be recognized for nursing excellence as a Magnet-designated organization, joining only 97 other organizations worldwide that have achieved this honor four times. The re-designation process happens every four years.

Cardiovascular Radiology Technologist (1.0) CATH LAB / EP - 6310 (BILLINGS CLINIC HOSPITAL) req10622

Shift : Day

Employment Status : Full-time (.75 or greater)

Hours per Pay Period : 1.00 = 80 hours every two weeks (Non-Exempt)

Starting Wage DOE : 32.06 - 40.07

May be eligible for a $20,000 sign-on incentive

May be eligible for relocation assistance

With minimal supervision, assists with all cath lab procedures including diagnostic and interventional caths and electrophysiology procedures. Able to meet all performance standards in scrub, panel, and circulating positions. Responsible for patient and family education and support. Responsible for all aspects of quality angiographic imaging and film processing, and functions as a department resource in this area.

Essential Job Functions

• Scrub : Scrub assistant to the physician. Sets up and maintains the sterile field as well as arterial and venous lines. Positions patient while under the radiation beam to visualize cardiac anatomy, assists in catheter / wire manipulation, injects coronary arteries for the visualization of cardiac anatomy.
• Circulator : Monitors the patient condition and response to treatment pre, during, and post procedure. Maintains proper documentation on cardiac cath lab assessment forms. Circulators need to have a basic knowledge of medications patients are receiving in the cath lab. Provides procedural education for patients and family. Safely transports patients to and from the cath lab. Verifies proper patient preparation pre-procedure. Gives and receives patient reports to the nursing units. Performs arterial / venous sheath removal. Able to operate and troubleshoot cath lab procedural equipment.
• Panel : Monitors patients throughout diagnostic and interventional procedures. Responsible for identifying changes in patient's rhythm and hemodynamic status. Responsible for accurate and thorough data collection, measurement, and calculations. Performs angiographic analysis. Operates x-ray equipment, balancing quality imaging with radiation safety. Able to function independently with hemodynamic monitoring equipment which includes operations, troubleshooting, and calibration. Completes patient charges. Functions as the primary person to communicate with nursing units, OR, and patient's families as needed. Responsible for documentation of any equipment problems during the procedure and contacting appropriate repair service.
• Operates, monitors, evaluates, and troubleshoots angiographic imaging and processing equipment. Appropriately notifies and documents service needs and provides follow-up. Serves as a technical resource to the department for radiographic equipment. Responsible for the orientation and training of staff members to radiographic equipment and radiation safety including annual training and documentation. Maintains all aspects of the department angiographic imaging program. Responsible for radiation safety apparel and radiation badges. Provides appropriate monthly and annual service reports to the hospital radiation physicist. Ensures radiological services provided are in compliance with standards established by the institution, state, local, and federal agencies.
• Informs management of any unusual concerns, situations, or conditions relative to staff, patients, and physicians.
• Identifies needs and sets goals for own growth and development; meets all mandatory organizational and departmental requirements. Maintains working knowledge of all products / procedures related to diagnostic and interventional caths and electrophysiology procedures. Keeps current on radiographic technology that may improve the quality of care in the department.
• Maintains competency in all organizational, departmental, and outside agency safety standards relevant to job performance. Participates as an active member of the department radiation safety / darkroom committee that requires 100% attendance.
• Communicates regularly with other staff regarding changes in the work flow schedule or physician protocol. Assists in identifying products needed (out of stock or new items) and helps restock and clean rooms.

Minimum Qualifications

Or an equivalent combination of education and experience relating to the above tasks, knowledge, skills, and abilities will be considered.

Billings Clinic is Montana's largest health system serving Montana, Wyoming, and the western Dakotas. A not-for-profit organization led by a physician CEO, the health system is governed by a board of community members, nurses, and physicians. Billings Clinic includes an integrated multi-specialty group practice, tertiary care hospital, and trauma center, based in Billings, Montana.

Billings Clinic is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity. All policies and processes are designed toward achieving fair and equitable treatment of all employees and job applicants. Employees are encouraged to discuss any concerns they have in this regard with their immediate supervisor and / or the Vice President People Resources. All employees and job applicants will be provided the same treatment in all aspects of the employment relationship, regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, genetic information, or disability.