Cardiac Catheterization Specialist I

IU Health • Lafayette, IN

10d • Onsite

About The Position

This position offers specialized care for cardiac catheterization patients at Arnett Hospital, primarily focused on scrubbing in to assist during invasive cardiac procedures, setting up and operating procedural equipment, and delivering comprehensive direct patient care. The schedule requires rotation every third weekend, coverage for one summer and one winter holiday, and rotating weekday call shifts.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Post high school course work in anatomy; physiology and medical terminology
• Basic Life Support, (BLS) and Advanced Life Support (ACLS) certification through the AHA
• Health care experience which involves direct patient care; noninvasive cardiovascular service or directly related technical patient care experience
• Knowledge of various cardiac catheterization procedures (over 15) and related equipment and instruments
• Knowledge of scrubbing and circulating techniques in order to actively assist with cardiac catheterization procedures

Nice To Haves

• Additional college coursework in health care; biological sciences or related disciplines is preferred
• Additional cardiovascular experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Scrubbing in to assist during invasive cardiac procedures
• Setting up and operating procedural equipment
• Delivering comprehensive direct patient care
• Monitoring patients undergoing procedures
• Knowledge and operation of respiratory; EKG equipment
• Basic knowledge of cardiac and emergency procedures
• Being on 24 hour call for emergency procedures

Benefits

• Access to many diverse opportunities to learn and develop in meaningful ways that matter most to you, such as advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities and cross training development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED