Cardiac Cath Technologist RN - Cath Lab - FT - 1st shift

Huntsville Hospital Health System•Huntsville, AL

About The Position

Executes appropriate patient care by assisting physicians with diagnostic and interventional procedures. Supports team members before, during, and following procedures to assure optimal patient care. Registry may define responsibilities specific to each registry but does not limit activities under direct physician supervision.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
For Registered Nurses, graduation from an accredited school of nursing and a current Alabama license.
BCLS certification within 90 days of employment.
ACLS certification within 12 months of employment.
EKG competency testing within the first 90 days of employment and annually: visual identification of six lethal cardiac rhythms with a score of 100%, and a basic EKG rhythms written examination with a score of 85% or higher.
Experience in cardiac catheterization for diagnostic and interventional procedures, cardiovascular patient care, radiographic special procedures, and/or hemodynamic monitoring is accepted.
Ability to adapt to a fast-paced, dynamic work environment with changing daily work schedules and patients with acute, chronic, and complex cardiac disease.
Maintain absolute integrity in the accurate performance and reporting of diagnostic procedures.
Ability to learn techniques quickly and accurately.

Responsibilities

Assist physicians with diagnostic and interventional procedures while executing appropriate patient care.
Support team members before, during, and following procedures to assure optimal patient care.
Perform registry-specific responsibilities and other activities under direct physician supervision.