Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist -PT-Abington Jefferson Health

Jefferson Health Plans • Abington Township, PA

3d • 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 technologist 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 working 24 hours weekly on the day shift at Abington Memorial Hospital in Abington, Pennsylvania.

Requirements

• Specialized diploma from an accredited school of cardiovascular science, or a specialized diploma from an accredited school of radiation technology with cardiovascular experience.
• Demonstrate decisive decision-making in critical situations and critical-thinking skills.
• Knowledge of current medical practice in 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) credential from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography, or RT (Registered Technologist Radiology) credential from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
• RCIS (Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist) credential from Cardiovascular Credentialing International within 180 days.
• Ability to lift and carry 40–50 pounds; physical activities may include pushing or pulling patients on beds or stretchers, lateral transfers, frequent to continuous standing and walking, and role-specific activities such as kneeling, bending, squatting, and performing CPR.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing the laboratory before and during procedures.
• Assist the cardiologist and/or nurse by circulating in the lab and providing catheters, instruments, and special items as needed during procedures.
• Maintain the sterility of the field and laboratory.
• Produce high-quality images and ensure they are properly transferred to the archive server.
• Interact with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistently 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 insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Retirement plans
• Tuition assistance
• Voluntary benefits, including access to group insurance rates and discounts
• Tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full-time service or two years of part-time service
• Access to medical insurance, including prescription coverage, for all colleagues, including those working less than part-time

What This Job Offers

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