Cardiac Catheterization Technologist

Geisinger • Wilkes-Barre, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides technical assistance to performing physician during diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterizations, structural heart procedures, and other related procedures. Responsible for direct care of patient during procedure as well as management of hemostasis post procedure. Meets the qualifications to provide care for patients in the specific age range in their assigned laboratory.

Requirements

• Graduate from Specialty Training Program- (Required)
• An associate’s degree in a healthcare related field will be accepted for this role in lieu of the specialty training program, but the candidate is required to have at least two years of healthcare experience in addition to their associate's degree.
• A bachelor’s degree in a health care related field will be accepted for this role in lieu of the specialty training degree, healthcare experience is preferred but not required if candidate has a healthcare related bachelor's degree.
• Applicants who hold the ARRT certification as a Radiology Tech are required to maintain the ARRT certification.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification within 6 months - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body
• Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) within 2 years - Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)
• Skills: Communication, Customer Service, Epic Knowledge, Health Information Documentation, Patient Safety, Teamwork, Vascular Access Devices

Nice To Haves

• Associate's Degree-Healthcare Related Degree (Preferred)
• PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support required within 6 months of hire (Geisinger Medical Center campus only)

Responsibilities

• Assists the physician with adult and pediatric cardiac catheterizations including but not limited to the following procedures and techniques: myocardial biopsy, transluminal coronary angioplasty and stenting, rotational atherectomy, temporary pacemaker insertion, pericardiocentesis, Swan-Ganz catheter insertion, cardiac assist device insertion, percutaneous valvuloplasty, percutaneous valve implantation, peripheral vascular diagnostic and interventional procedures.
• Practice of sterile technique preparing for procedure including scrubbing, applying surgical gown, gloving, draping and setup of instrument table.
• Performs emergency therapeutic maneuvers during procedures.
• Initiates life support techniques in the event of a cardiac and respiratory arrest including CPR, defibrillation, temporary pacemaker insertion and airway management.
• Assists with ongoing clinical research trials pertinent to the cardiac catheterization laboratory.
• Records, monitors, and assesses hemodynamic data collected during catheterizations.
• Responsible for primary and secondary hemostasis during and after procedure.
• Operates and ensures the quality control of hemodynamic recording devices, fluoroscopy and cine-angiographic x-ray equipment, oxygen consumption equipment, and blood analysis equipment.
• Exhibits extensive knowledge of all related equipment within the catheterization laboratory.
• Assists with the training and orientation of students, techs, cardiology fellows, and cardiac catheterization technologists new to the department.
• Preparation of arterial lines.
• Performs appropriate billing for services rendered or equipment used as related to cardiac catheterization.
• Collection and analysis of arterial and venous blood samples including specimens sent to laboratory, blood gases, and saturations.
• Participates in Joint Commission-mandated educational programs.
• Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures.

Benefits

• We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners.
• We encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.
• We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees