Who We Are:

People are our passion and purpose.Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital is a modern, state-of-the-art 295-bed acute care facility, offering an advanced neurosurgery program with Spine Center accreditation amongst other specialty services.

Where We Are:

The City of Somerset blends southern hospitality with abundant recreational opportunities including a 65,000-acre lake with 1,200 miles of shoreline. Somerset is host to nationally recognized, high quality performing and visual arts, concerts and other special events to the community.

Why Choose Us:

• Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
• Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees
• Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
• Professional Development and Growth Opportunities
• And much more…

Position Summary:

• Reviews patient history and physician's orders.

• Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment and exam to ensure patient's understanding and cooperation.

• When ordered, prepares and administers contrast media and/or medications within scope of practice.

• Monitors patient condition continually and reports/responds to changes in status as appropriate.

• Prepares equipment and supplies.

• Selects appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters.

• Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment.

• Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or reports equipment malfunctions as necessary.

• Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment.

• Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or reports equipment malfunctions as necessary. Positions patient and performs imaging procedure(s).

• Analyzes results and identifies issues with the quality of imaging results.

• Takes appropriate action to resolve image quality issues, including repositioning patient and repeating procedure.

• Enters, transmits and reports scan results.

• Communicates continuously with the multidisciplinary team about patient condition.

• Assists physician during invasive and noninvasive procedures.

• Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate to care team, provider, patient and family following chain of command as appropriate.

Reports to: RN-Nurse Manager/Cath Lab

Minimum Qualifications:

Required Licenses:

Radiologic Technologist and Technician

Licensed by the State of KY as a radiation operator

Registered by ARRT as a radiologic technologist

Required Skills:

Maintains certification of CI and/or RCIS required

Current American Heart Association BLS certification or obtained within 90 days of employment.

Current American Heart Association ACLS Certification (or) obtained within 6 months after hire date

Must be able to meet requirements of departmental on all policy

Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Language Skills: Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

EEOC Statement:

Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Job: *Cath Lab

Organization: *Lake Cumberland Regional Hopsital

Title: Cardiac Cath Tech

Location: Kentucky-Somerset

Requisition ID: 7429-13251