Cardiovascular Specialist / Cath Lab

Emory•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

Overview Be inspired . Be rewarded. Belong. At Emory Healthcare. At Emory Healthcare we fuel your professional journey with better benefits, valuable resources, ongoing mentorship and leadership programs for all types of jobs, and a supportive environment that enables you to reach new heights in your career and be what you want to be . We provide: Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1 Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs Family-focused benefits Wellness incentives Ongoing mentorship , development, and leadership programs And more Description JOB DESCRIPTION: Monitors cases. Understands and works with x-ray system, including panning table and recognizing different angles. Manages access site including proper removal of sheath, assessment of hematoma and knowledge of hematoma management. Understands concepts of radiation safety. Knowledgeable in coronary anatomy and recognizing different types of lesions. Basic knowledge of supply features and applications to procedure. Knowledge and adherence to sterile technique. Able to communicate effectively with team, patients, families and medical staff. Cath Lab: Assists in scrub role for procedures such as right & left heart catherization, PCIs and STEMIs. EP Lab: Assist in scrub role for procedures such as cardiac ablations and device implants, ICDs, generator changes, loop recorders

Requirements

Licensed AEMT OR National Registered Paramedic (NRP) OR graduate of accredited school of radiologic technology OR accredited school of cardiovascular technology OR academic program in health sciences.
Registered as an ARRT with post primary category of cardiac interventional radiography or RCIS (Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist) or RCES preferred prior to employment or obtained within 24 months of employment as a condition of continued employment

Nice To Haves

Registered as an ARRT with post primary category of cardiac interventional radiography or RCIS (Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist) or RCES preferred prior to employment

Responsibilities

Monitors cases.
Understands and works with x-ray system, including panning table and recognizing different angles.
Manages access site including proper removal of sheath, assessment of hematoma and knowledge of hematoma management.
Understands concepts of radiation safety.
Knowledgeable in coronary anatomy and recognizing different types of lesions.
Basic knowledge of supply features and applications to procedure.
Knowledge and adherence to sterile technique.
Able to communicate effectively with team, patients, families and medical staff.
Assists in scrub role for procedures such as right & left heart catherization, PCIs and STEMIs.
Assist in scrub role for procedures such as cardiac ablations and device implants, ICDs, generator changes, loop recorders