III. Education and Experience

• Associates degree or diploma from accredited radiologic technology/RCIS/RCES program
• BLS certification is required.
• ACLS certification is preferred, but the employee has one year to obtain the certification if the ACLS is a first time endeavor.
• Certification from the ARRT as an RT(R)(CVI), RT(R)(CI) or RT(R)(VI) and licensure by the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene as a Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist
• Maintenance of 12 contact hours of education every year.

IV. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of radiology and cardiovascular principles and practices including anatomy and physiology, radiation protection and physics, radiographic positioning and general nursing procedure.
• Ability to operate various types of equipment to include but not limited to: EKG, ACT, ISTAT blood gas analyzer, pulse oximeter, defibrillators, suction machines, and Intra Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP) and Impella.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills are required in order to work with patients, medical and nursing personnel.

V. Patient Safety

Ensures patient safety in the performance of job functions through participation in hospital, departmental or unit patient safety initiatives.

• Takes action to correct observed risks to patient safety.
• Reports adverse events and near misses to appropriate management authority/reporting system.
• Identifies possible risks in processes, procedures, devices and communicates the same to those in charge.