Cardiovascular Technologist - Cath Lab

PeaceHealth • Vancouver, WA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Uses specialized equipment to assist physicians with invasive procedures for the diagnosis and treatment of cardiac and peripheral vascular disease. This is a 1.00 FTE day position consisting of four 10-hour days, with on-call coverage required 5 to 8 days per month and weekend call every fifth week. No auto offers. The posting identifies the role as Non Employee-Nurse, Resp Therapy, Clinical Support. Epic experience is not applicable.

The technologist assists with invasive procedures and may perform radiographic or fluoroscopic imaging to demonstrate catheter location and position and document findings. Scrub duties may include handling guide wires and catheters, administering contrast injections, and flushing catheters. The role also includes pre-procedural patient care, monitoring and recording patient condition and procedure progress, retrieving and reviewing patient data, maintaining the sterile field, and operating and maintaining clinical equipment.

The position requires a minimum of two years of clinical experience in a cardiac catheterization lab or equivalent, along with the required credentials. Duties may vary by department and location. The work takes place in a medical or hospital setting and includes exposure to biohazards, body fluids, airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals. Physical demands include patient handling, frequent movement and reaching, bending, squatting, kneeling and grasping, and lifting or pushing/pulling within the limits specified in the posting.

Requirements

• Minimum of two years of clinical experience in a cardiac catheterization lab or equivalent; the posting also lists previous experience in a hospital setting as required.
• Required credential: Cardiovascular Tech RCIS or ARRT. At St. Joseph Medical Center in Washington, RCIS or ARRT is required; an ARRT holder must obtain ARRT-CV, ARRT-CI, or ARRT-VI within one year of hire.
• Basic Life Support required upon hire.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support required within six months.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age-specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet patient needs.
• Proficient computer and keyboarding skills.
• Complete understanding of vascular and related organ anatomy.
• Ability to work in a variable environment and maintain good team dynamics.
• Ability to multitask and independently lead problem-solving.
• Ability to demonstrate precision and flexibility.
• For SWMC Cath Lab, NIHSS course and certification must be completed within six months of hire.
• Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including patient handling and frequent movement, reaching, bending, squatting, kneeling, and grasping.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in interventional radiology, neuro-interventional radiology, and vascular procedures is a plus.
• Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) is listed as preferred.
• National Institute of Health Stroke Scale certification may be required.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians in performing invasive procedures.
• Perform related radiographic or fluoroscopic imaging techniques to demonstrate catheter location and position and document findings, when applicable.
• Perform scrub duties as assigned, including handling guide wires and catheters, administering contrast injections, and flushing catheters.
• Perform pre-procedural patient care activities.
• Monitor and record the patient’s condition and the progress of procedures.
• Retrieve and review patient data.
• Prepare and maintain the sterile field.
• Operate and maintain clinical equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED