Cardiovascular (Cath Lab) Technologist

Hennepin Healthcare • Minneapolis, MN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Cardiovascular (Cath Lab) Technologist supports cardiologists with procedures in the cardiac catheterization laboratory and operates specialized equipment, including computer systems and hemodynamic monitoring equipment. The role requires working knowledge of the cardiac catheterization laboratory and includes training staff technologists and students.

This is an in-person position in the Cath Lab department, scheduled for 0.8 FTE (64 hours per pay period), Monday through Friday on day shifts, with 8-hour shifts. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is available to eligible external candidates. Current employees, contract or temporary workers, and former employees returning to HHS within one year are ineligible.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited school of allied health services in cardiovascular/cardiopulmonary technology and radiography techniques.
• Be certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists as a Registered Technologist.
• Hold Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) certification or be eligible for it; obtain RCIS certification within one year of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of recent cardiac catheterization laboratory experience.
• An approved equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Accept patients and assess their condition to determine proper handling and special requirements.
• Monitor patients for changes in hemodynamic status and report changes to the physician.
• Maintain current knowledge and certification.
• Apply extensive knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and the effects of disease.
• Operate complex and sophisticated equipment related to a cardiac catheterization laboratory.
• Maintain catheterization laboratory equipment in proper working condition and report malfunctions and necessary repairs to supervisory personnel.
• Maintain stock inventory and initiate orders.
• Perform responsibilities and duties assigned by the cardiac catheterization laboratory.
• Promote effective working relationships and work effectively as part of a department or unit team, both interdepartmentally and within the department, to help meet its goals and objectives.
• Maintain competencies and operate specialized equipment necessary for procedures.
• Train staff technologists and students.
• Perform other related duties as required, after receiving appropriate training.

Benefits

• $5,000 sign-on bonus for eligible external candidates; current employees, contract or temporary workers, and former employees returning to HHS within one year are ineligible.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed