Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist -PT-Abington Jefferson Health

Thomas Jefferson University • Montgomery County, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist assists with the operation and related functions of fluoroscopic and digital equipment in the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory. The role circulates and monitors during cardiac catheterization procedures, helps prepare the laboratory, and supports the Cardiologist and/or nurse during procedures. This is a part-time position of 24 hours weekly on the Workday day shift at Abington Memorial Hospital in Abington, Pennsylvania.

Requirements

• Specialized diploma from an accredited school of cardiovascular science, or specialized diploma from an accredited school of radiation technology with cardiovascular experience.
• Decisive decision-making in critical situations.
• Critical-thinking skills.
• Knowledge of current medical practice related to diagnostic and interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, peripheral procedures, and structural heart procedures.
• Ability to initiate, accept, and adapt to change.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification from the American Heart Association.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification from the American Heart Association.
• RVT (Registered Vascular Technologist) certification from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography, or RT (Registered Technologist Radiology) certification from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
• RCIS (Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist) certification from Cardiovascular Credentialing International within 180 days.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree from an accredited school of cardiovascular science, or associate’s degree from an accredited school of radiation technology.
• Two years of experience with invasive cardiology or interventional radiology.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing the laboratory before and during procedures.
• Assist the Cardiologist and/or nurse during procedures by circulating in the lab and providing catheters, instruments, or special items as needed.
• Maintain the sterility of the field and laboratory.
• Consistently produce high-quality images and ensure images are properly transferred to the archive server.
• Interact with co-workers, visitors, and other staff in a manner consistent with Jefferson Health’s core values.

Benefits

• Medical insurance, including prescription coverage.
• Supplemental insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Life and AD&D insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Retirement plans.
• Tuition assistance.
• Voluntary benefits providing access to group insurance rates and discounts.
• Tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after two years of part-time service.
• Medical insurance, including prescription coverage, is available to all colleagues, including those who work less than part-time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree