Cardiac Cath & EP Lab Technologist - Full Time + Call -Braselton Cath Lab

Northeast Georgia Medical Center•Braselton, GA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Northeast Georgia Health System is hiring a full-time Cardiac Cath & EP Lab Technologist for the Braselton Cath Lab, working a 10-hour morning-to-afternoon shift with call. Under the supervision of a credentialed physician, the technologist assists with cardiac catheterization and electrophysiology procedures while maintaining a sterile field. The role requires independent judgment, advanced technical proficiency, and extensive knowledge of cardiac anatomy and physiology, including competency in both Cath and EP cases. The technologist also assists in caring for critically ill patients across the adolescent-to-geriatric age range. The role includes preparing procedure rooms, patients, supplies, and equipment; assisting physicians during percutaneous and open procedures; operating and troubleshooting fluoroscopy, digital radiological, and specialized Cath and EP equipment; and documenting procedural and equipment information. The technologist rotates through scrub, circulating (without administering medications), and monitoring functions. Call shifts require a response time of 30 minutes. The technologist contributes to a collaborative team environment, supports staff orientation and mentoring, maintains professional development and certifications, completes annual unit-based skills, attends required education, and participates in department process-improvement and performance-improvement activities.

Requirements

High school diploma.
At least one year of work experience; experience in the area of the candidate’s registry or license is preferred.
One of the following credentials is required: Registered Cardio Interventional Specialist (RCIS), Registered Radiologic Technologist (RT(R)), Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), or Registered Cardiovascular Technologist (RCVT). A paramedic license or Practical Nurse license is accepted in lieu of registry.
Current BLS and ACLS certifications.
Good interpersonal skills.
Good assessment skills.
Ability to operate technical equipment.
Ability to take call shifts with a 30-minute response time.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in an allied health field.
Work experience in the area of the candidate’s registry or license.

Responsibilities

Verify patient data and select appropriate technical factors in the x-ray computer to achieve optimal image quality.
Ensure required preoperative paperwork is complete.
Prepare, clean, and restock the procedure room and equipment between cases, including removing trash.
Maintain sterile technique during invasive procedures and ensure surgical equipment is placed in appropriate containers and taken to SPD after procedures.
Prepare required sterile supplies for procedures.
Prepare and drape patients appropriately while maintaining privacy and confidentiality.
Assist physicians during percutaneous and open cases by selecting and caring for equipment, catheters, sheaths, guidewires, and other supplies.
Remove vascular sheaths and achieve adequate hemostasis; deploy vascular closure devices using proper sterile technique if credentialed.
Rotate through scrub, circulating (without administering medications), and monitoring positions.
Set up, operate, and troubleshoot fluoroscopy and digital radiological equipment, including post-processing films and cine.
Ensure required pre-, intra-, and post-procedure documentation is present and accurate in the patient EMR.
Prepare and operate specialized equipment in the Cath and EP Lab.
Perform and document daily operational checks of procedure-room equipment on the designated form.
Verify patient procedure and supply charges before entering them into the charging and billing system.
Take call shifts and respond within 30 minutes.
Maintain a team environment and culture.
Take responsibility for personal and professional development.
Assist with new-staff orientation and/or serve as a mentor.
Facilitate communication between staff and the Manager by providing feedback as necessary.
Complete annual unit-based skills requirements and attend mandatory education on new equipment, procedures, supplies, and technology.
Maintain continuing education requirements for certifications.
Assist with documentation for department performance-improvement programs and participate in process-improvement initiatives.