Certification Details
  • Required certifications not explicitly stated.
    Job Details
  • Under immediate to general supervision and direction of a mentor/preceptor, this entry-level position works to achieve the initial competencies required to deliver specialized cardiovascular and/or radiologic technology services to adult and/or pediatric patient populations for the purpose of aiding medical staff in the diagnosis, care, treatment and surveillance of simple to complex conditions, defects and/or diseases.
  • Utilizing entry-level knowledge, abilities, skills and available resources, provides safe, high quality, efficient and cost-effective patient-centric care and support services under routine or emergent conditions in a variety of care settings.
  • Prepares patients for procedures and correlates clinical history with procedures ordered by physicians to be performed.
  • Communicates and collaborates with patients, families, and other members of the multidisciplinary care team.
  • Utilizes a variety of highly specialized cardiovascular and/or radiologic equipment and techniques to perform a diverse range of diagnostic, interventional and/or surgical procedures.
  • Conducts post-procedure review to confirm that all required elements are completed, documented, and that technical quality is consistent with established department protocols and/or applicable accreditation standards.
  • Transfers images and data to the appropriate archival systems, enters technical data/findings and prepares study for reporting by physician.
  • Performs operator-level quality control checks, cleaning, high-level disinfecting and other user maintenance.
  • Participates in continuing education, professional development and research activities to maintain competencies and promote continuous improvements in care and treatments.
    Job Requirements
  • None specified; likely entry-level position.
    Additional Details
  • Skill in applying principles of cardiovascular and/or radiologic technology, medical imaging, medical terminology, positioning of patients, and medical ethics.
  • Ability to work as part of a team and follow instructions.
  • Ability to be sensitive to patients’ physical and psychological needs.
  • Ability to maintain accurate records and work accurately with names, numbers, and codes.
  • Ability to draw conclusions and make appropriate recommendations.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
  • Multi-tasking capability and remaining calm in stressful situations.
  • Understanding of various operations, policies, and procedures.
  • Ability to work and communicate with staff, patients, and their families in a professional manner.
  • High level of initiative, effort and commitment towards completing assignments efficiently.
  • Ability to work with minimum supervision and demonstrate attention to detail.
  • Core knowledge of normal and abnormal anatomy and physiology; cardiovascular and/or radiologic technologies and terminology.