Assoc Cath Special Procedure Tech

Corewell Health • Dearborn, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Under direct supervision, the Associate Special Procedure Tech provides direct care before, during, and after heart and/or vascular procedures, assists physicians, and delivers quality patient- and family-centered care. Duties may include starting IVs, preparing patients, monitoring hemodynamics, operating equipment, documenting procedures, managing vascular access sites, and providing patient and family education.

The role is based in the Invasive Lab Cath Department at Corewell Health Dearborn Hospital. The hospital is a 632-bed teaching and research facility serving Southeast Michigan, with Level II trauma-center verification and primary stroke-center accreditation.

This is a full-time position with variable days and shifts. Scheduled hours are 40 per week; listed hours of work are 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Weekend on-call coverage is required, and call-ins require the employee to be on site within 30 minutes. Call response time may vary by facility.

Requirements

• For Interventional Radiology, completion of an accredited radiography program (JRCERT) is required.
• For Cath Lab/EP Lab, graduation from a Cardiovascular Technologist program, an associate degree in cardiovascular technology or basic science, a paramedic license, Exercise Physiologist qualification, or equivalent training and/or education is required.
• Clinical experience through graduation from one of the listed programs is required.
• Basic computer and math skills, exceptional communication skills, and outstanding customer service skills are required.
• Must be able to be on site within 30 minutes for Cath Lab/IR call-ins; response time may vary by facility.
• For Interventional Radiology, ARRT Vascular International Radiography (VI) certification is required within two years.
• American Heart Association ACLS certification is required within 180 days of hire.
• American Heart Association or American Red Cross BLS certification is required upon hire.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in EP, Cath Lab, or IR is preferred.
• For Interventional Radiology candidates, previous experience as a Radiology or Interventional Tech is recommended.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care before, during, and after heart and/or vascular procedures.
• Assist physicians and deliver quality patient- and family-centered care.
• Start IVs and prepare patients for procedures, as needed.
• Monitor hemodynamics and operate equipment.
• Document procedures and manage vascular access sites.
• Provide patient and family education.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package addressing financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
• Discounts directory with deals on restaurants, phone plans, spas, and other offerings.
• Optional identity theft protection and home and auto insurance.
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and matching savings.
• Up to a $3,500 sign-on bonus for external hires and internal new graduates currently in a student role.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree