Cardiac Cath Lab Tech

SSM Health

2d•$31•Onsite

About The Position

The Cardiology Tech in the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory performs tasks that provide technical support during invasive cardiovascular procedures while also providing basic patient care to all types of patients under the direction and supervision of the professional nurse. Cardiology Tech assists in maintaining order and cleanliness of the department.

Requirements

MUST HAVE CATH LAB EXPERIENCE AND/OR TRAINING
High school graduate.
BLS, ALS preferred
Prolonged, extensive, or considerable standing/walking.
Lifts, positions, pushes, and/or transfers patients.
Considerable reach, stooping, bending, kneeling, and/or crouching.
Must be able to lift 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Radiology Technologist registered preferred, or eligible.
CCI credential for Cath lab.

Responsibilities

General Patient Care: Performs general patient care as it relates to the patient’s physical needs under the direction of the RN. (1, 3, 5, 6) 25%
Technical Support: Performs technical support during catheterization procedure. Circulates in the procedure rooms, scrub assist during procedure. Initiates appropriate action in regard to supplies and equipment. (1, 3, 5, 6, 8) 25%
Performs catheter and sheath removal after invasive procedures. (1, 3, 5, 6, 8) 10%
Assists Operations Coordinator as needed on inventory/supply maintenance. (2, 6) 5%
Communication: Communicates effectively on behalf of patients and/or unit concerns to the appropriate people. (5, 6) 5%
Safety/Infection Control: Practices according to safety and infection control policies. (1, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8) 5%
Communication: Communicates effectively on behalf of patients and/or unit concerns to the appropriate persons. 5%
Service Standards: Provides service excellence to the customers of Saint Louis University Hospital by delivering timely, high quality care in a courteous and respectful manner. (1, 3, 6) 5%
Personal Accountability: Demonstrates accountability for own job performance. (1, 3) 5%
Performance improvement (PI): Incorporates performance improvement into one’s professional practice. 10%
Provides age-appropriate care to: <1%

Benefits

Sign On Bonus: up to $20,000 Paid in full on 1st pay check!
Pay Range starts at: $30.91/hour
Daily pay available!
Shift Differentials: Available for night, weekend, and additional shifts
Relocation assistance is available for those who qualify.
Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.
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