Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory Technologist

SSM Health • St. Louis, MO

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Assists with procedures to analyze, diagnose and treat the cardiovascular system. This role is more than a career, it's a calling.

Requirements

• Completion of a Cardiovascular or Radiology Technology program
• No experience required
• Constant standing and walking.
• Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more).
• Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication.
• Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
• Frequent lifting/moving of patients.
• Frequent reaching, gripping and keyboard use/data entry.
• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
• Occasional use of vision to identify and distinguish colors.
• Occasional bending, stooping, squatting, twisting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
• Rare kneeling and sitting.
• State of Work Location: Illinois Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) And Advanced Life Support (ALS) - American Heart Association (AHA) And Radiologic Technologists - Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) Or Radiologic Technologists – Temporary Accreditation - Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) And ARRT-R Radiography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Or Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) - Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)
• State of Work Location: Missouri, Oklahoma Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) And Advanced Life Support (ALS) - American Heart Association (AHA) And ARRT-R Radiography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Or Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) - Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)
• State of Work Location: Wisconsin Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) And Advanced Life Support (ALS) - American Heart Association (AHA) And ARRT-R Radiography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) And Radiographer, Licensed - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services Or Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) And Advanced Life Support (ALS) - American Heart Association (AHA) And Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) - Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients for procedures.
• Reviews medical history, positions patients and cleans/shaves/numbs testing sites as appropriate.
• Interprets, describes and reports test results; recognizes recording errors and artifacts and reacts appropriately.
• Monitors patient prior to, during and after procedures and promptly reports any abnormal findings in patient's condition.
• Prepares and maintains equipment, supplies and lab area.
• Ensures equipment is properly functioning.
• Reports potential problems or equipment malfunction to appropriate personnel.
• Lock/tag out equipment if appropriate.
• Assists in maintaining a clean, and orderly department.
• May perform point of care testing according to policies and procedures.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree