Cardiac Catheterization Specialist I

Indiana University Health System • Indianapolis, IN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides general patient care to cardiac catheterization patients, setting up and running equipment, and performing basic cardiac catheterization procedures. We are looking for team members who are passionate about challenging and significant work for the good of every patient. We are searching for individuals who are compassionate, serve with a purpose, are dedicated to supporting their team, and who seek excellence every day.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Post high school coursework in anatomy; physiology and medical terminology
• Professional degree or certification when commonly associated with the professional experience the candidate possesses
• 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
• Ability to monitor patients undergoing procedures
• Knowledge and operation of respiratory; EKG equipment and basic knowledge of cardiac and emergency procedures
• Incumbent is required to be on 24 hour call for emergency procedures

Nice To Haves

• Additional college coursework in health care; biological sciences or related disciplines is preferred
• Additional cardiovascular experience preferred
• Other advanced life support certifications may be required per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies

Responsibilities

• Provides general patient care to cardiac catheterization patients
• Setting up and running equipment
• Performing basic cardiac catheterization procedures
• 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
• Ability to monitor patients undergoing procedures
• Knowledge and operation of respiratory; EKG equipment and basic knowledge of cardiac and emergency procedures

What This Job Offers

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