Cardiac Cath Lab Tech

Prime Healthcare • Riverdale, GA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a Full Time position at Southern Regional Medical Center in Riverdale, GA. The role requires call and involves 10-hour shifts during the day. The Cardiac Cath Lab Tech will assist cardiologists during cardiac catheterization procedures, ensuring all necessary equipment is set up and functioning. They will prepare patients, monitor vital signs during procedures, and may assist the physician directly by scrubbing in. Accurate documentation, patient transfer to recovery, and participation in quality improvement initiatives are also key responsibilities. The role includes tracking instrument and supply levels and supporting both invasive and noninvasive cardiac procedures.

Requirements

• Requires previous experience assisting with scrubbing procedures and monitoring data, preferably in a Cardiovascular Lab.
• BCLS (AHA) required upon hire and maintain current.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS); required.
• Proficient computer skills.

Nice To Haves

• Cardiovascular technician training program with emphasis in invasive cardiology and hemodynamic monitoring preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist cardiologists during cardiac catheterization procedures, which involve threading catheters through blood vessels to diagnose and treat various heart /cardiovascular conditions
• Ensure that all necessary equipment, including catheters, monitors, and imaging devices, are properly set up and functioning before each procedure
• Help prepare patients for procedures by explaining the process, answering questions, and ensuring they are comfortable and properly positioned on the procedure table
• During procedures, monitor patients' vital signs, electrocardiograms (EKGs), and hemodynamic data to ensure their safety and provide real-time information to the medical team
• May scrub in and assist the physician directly during the procedure, handling catheters, guidewires, and other equipment as needed
• Accurately document all aspects of the procedure, including patient information, medications administered, and any complications that arise
• Help transfer patients to recovery areas after the procedure, monitor their condition and provide any necessary post-procedure instructions or assistance
• Participate in quality assurance, quality improvement initiatives and training new staff to ensure that procedures are performed safely and effectively
• Track the par level of all instruments and supplies, and provide support for both invasive and noninvasive cardiac procedures in all capacities for the cardiac cath lab

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed