Cardiac Catheterization Technologist, Full-Time - Days

Temple University Health System • Philadelphia, PA

71d

About The Position

The position involves performing and assisting with direct patient care, including sheath removal and the recording and interpretation of hemodynamic waveforms and electrocardiographic tracings. The Technologist is responsible for monitoring and stocking inventory, as well as assisting with patient transfers. Additionally, the role requires the preparation, maintenance, and operation of sophisticated radiologic equipment such as cineangiographic, fluorographic, digital image recording, laser, and electrophysiology equipment in a safe and responsible manner. The Technologist also assists physicians in performing diagnostic and interventional cardiac and peripheral catheterizations and participates in the monitoring of the quality control program.

Requirements

• Associates Degree in Radiologic Studies (Required)
• Approved Cardiovascular Technology Program (Required)
• 1 Year experience as a cardiac cath or interventional radiology technologist (Preferred)
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support (Required)
• ARRT - Amer Reg Radiologic Technlgst (Required) or RCIS - Reg Cardio Invasive Specialist (Required)
• BLS - Basic Life Support (Required)

Responsibilities

• Performs and assists with direct patient care.
• Performs sheath removal.
• Records and interprets hemodynamic waveforms and electrocardiographic tracings.
• Monitors and stocks inventory.
• Assists with patient transfer.
• Prepares, maintains, and operates sophisticated radiologic equipment.
• Assists physician in performing diagnostic and interventional cardiac and peripheral catheterizations.
• Monitors quality control program.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees