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Cardiovascular Technologist

CHI Saint Joseph Health System Lexington, Kentucky
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The posted compensation range of $26.38 - $38.26 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

Requisition ID 2025-415248 Employment Type Full Time Department cardiovascular Hours/Pay Period 72 Shift Day Weekly Schedule Days Remote No Category Technician

Responsibilities

Job Summary / Purpose

Perform a variety of complex specialized tasks eminent in operating radiographic equipment to perform vascular and neuroradiology angiographic and interventional procedures.

Essential Key Job Responsibilities

  • Perform complex specialized tasks associated with the operation of radiographic equipment to make special study radiographs of designated body portions in accordance with radiation safety procedures
  • Position patients; immobilize as necessary
  • Assist radiologist during angiographic and interventional procedures
  • Operate fluoroscopic equipment. Position patients for rapid sequence filming during contrast media administration
  • Set up sterile trays and other equipment practicing sterile technique
  • Assist radiologist during procedure to include handling of instruments, operating and monitoring equipment, calling out equipment readings; alerting physician to changes in patient condition
  • Scrub to assist with passage of catheters/guide wires
  • Load power injectors with contrast media; prepare for injection
  • Process film, collate in sequence and label appropriately. Maintain film archival system
  • Schedule patient procedures from referring physician's offices
  • Assist in orientation of new technologists; provide education and training to student technologists. Maintain patient records and statistical data. Coordinate scheduling and patient flow within the neuro/vascular radiographic suites; coordinate procedure performance across different hospital divisions (anesthesia, pediatrics, radiology)
  • Maintain supply inventory; order supplies
  • Other duties assigned by manager

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Required Education (for CHI Leadership Job Levels from Supervisor through President)

Does Not Apply

Required Education for Staff Job Levels

Associate’s Degree in Radiology program and/or Cardiovascular Technologist program

Required Licensure and Certifications

Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT)

Licensed by Kentucky Department of Health as a Certified Medical Radiologic Technologist (MRT)

Registered RCIS (CCI)

Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Microsoft Office

Ability to work with complex technology 

PREFERRED Qualifications

One (1) years of experience in Interventional Angiography/Cardiac Cath

Overview

Welcome to Saint Joseph Hospital, a 433-bed hospital founded in 1877 by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth as the first hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. Led by Sister Euphrasia Stafford, the mission to provide compassionate care to the underserved is still carried out today. Saint Joseph Hospital holds over two dozen national ranks and recognitions and is recognized as a 2024 Best Place to Work in Kentucky. 

Saint Joseph is part of CommonSpirit Health, a non-profit, Catholic health system dedicated to advancing health for all people. With approximately 175,000 employees and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice clinicians. 

Our commitment to serve the common good is delivered through the dedicated work of thousands of physicians, advanced practice clinicians, nurses, and staff; through clinical excellence delivered across a system of 140 hospitals and more than 2,200 care centers serving 24 states. 

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