Cath and EP Lab Tech

Trinity Health • Livonia, MI

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About The Position

Cardiac Special Procedure Tech II Scrubs and gowns for surgery to assist the cardiologist in all aspects of invasive cardiovascular procedures. Performs a variety of specialized and complex invasive and non-invasive cardiovascular procedures. Assists the cardiologist in all surgical and diagnostic procedures. Prepares patients and assists in monitoring the patient’s condition during invasive cardiovascular procedures . Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree or equivalent combination of experience and education in Cardiovascular Technology or related field required.
• BLS/ACLS Required.
• Must be able to respond within 30 minutes when on call.
• Thorough understanding of cardiac anatomy and physiology.
• Thorough understanding of principles of EKG, pressure waveform analysis, set-up and scrub procedure in a sterile field, operation of cineangiography equipment, arterial and venous blood gas analysis, catheterization procedures using Judkins and Sone techniques, temporary and permanent pacemaker placement, emergency procedures, cardiovascular medication administration (IV, oral, injected).
• Must be able to operate a variety of diagnostic and computerized equipment such as hemodynamic recorders, EKG monitors, hemoximeter, Doppler cineangiography equipment, defibrillation, film processors, and intra-aortic balloon pump (when available).
• Ability to recognize and analyze anatomical and pathological abnormalities common to age specific criteria.

Nice To Haves

• RCIS/RCES (CCI) or CI (ARRT) certification preferred.
• Satisfactory completion of a formal cardiac cath-training program is preferred, or minimum of one-year experience as a cardiac cath technologist (with demonstrable skills).

Responsibilities

• Scrubs and gowns for surgery to assist the cardiologist in all aspects of invasive cardiovascular procedures.
• Performs a variety of specialized and complex invasive and non-invasive cardiovascular procedures.
• Assists the cardiologist in all surgical and diagnostic procedures.
• Prepares patients and assists in monitoring the patient’s condition during invasive cardiovascular procedures

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree