Cardiac Catheterization Technician, FT, 8:00am to 4:30pm

Jackson Health System•Miami, FL

43d•Onsite

About The Position

Cardiac Catheterization Technician is responsible for performance of a variety of catheterization techniques for inpatients and outpatients, requiring knowledge of specialized angiocardiographic and analytical laboratory procedures

Requirements

Generally requires 3 to 5 years of related experience.
Graduate from a two-year Cardiovascular program or an equivalent, such as a Registered Respiratory Therapist or Registered Radiological Technologist.
Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work accurately while meeting multiple deadlines.
Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with critical thinking and professional composure.
Ability to understand and follow instructions.
Knowledge and skill in use of job appropriate technology and software applications.
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) and any additional applicable life support certification for Healthcare Providers is required upon hire with at least 6 months validity and maintenance at JHS for the duration of employment.
FL-BLS

Nice To Haves

Certification as a cardiovascular technician preferred.

Responsibilities

Records Hemodynamic Pressures as required by Cardiologist according to department protocols.
Attaches e-signals to patients to obtain vital signs and 02 saturations.
Interprets and monitors electrocardiographic tracings, working in close cooperation with Cardiologist; reports immediately any change from normal.
Calculates hemodynamic data.
Operates equipment or provides electrical shock in event of onset of ventricular fibrillation or arterial fibrillation by assisting physician.
Inspects equipment to ensure proper functioning; requisitions repair of apparatus and cleans equipment.
Assists technologists in aseptic room clean up following procedures.
Assists in preparation and maintenance of sterile angiographic trays for a variety of procedures.
Works in close cooperation with nurses and radiologic technicians in a team effort during procedures to provide the best patient care.
Participates in the CQI process.
Assists in operating high pressure contrast injector; amount and rate of injection determined by Cardiologist.
Develops physiologic recordings and film as requested by supervisor.
Loads film magazines and physiologic recorders as requested by supervisor.
Prepares and calibrates pressure transducers and recording devices.
Records and maintains procedure logs according to departmental protocol.
Initiates life supporting measures for patients if necessary.
Complies with all safety rules and regulations, departmental and hospital rules and protocol for all procedures.
Follows unit specific infection control standards.
Follows unit specific infection control standards.
Assists in routine duties including performance of hours, specialized procedures, cleaning and daily maintenance of area.
Utilizes appropriate H.I.S. Computer System function for patient transport.
Takes calls as scheduled.
Takes calls as scheduled.
Demonstrates behaviors of service excellence and CARE values (Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Expertise).
Performs all other related job duties as assigned.