Cath Lab Tech Extern

Conifer Health Solutions • Rock Hill, SC

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About The Position

Under the direct supervision of a Certified Cath Lab Technologist, the Cath Lab Extern assists physicians with cardiac and peripheral angiography and related procedures. The extern also assists with diagnostic and therapeutic interventional procedures, supports patient monitoring, and documents essential procedural and hemodynamic data in the medical record while developing clinical competency and technical skills in the cardiac catheterization laboratory.

Requirements

• Enrolled in an accredited cardiovascular (CV) Technologist program.
• American Heart Association BLS certification, or obtain it within 7 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Certified Cath Lab Tech with basic patient assessments.
• Serve adult and geriatric patients and demonstrate competency in assessing and treating these populations.
• Assist the Certified Cath Lab Tech in providing patient care in accordance with appropriate policies and procedures.
• Recognize and respond appropriately to changes in a patient’s condition.
• Identify and use appropriate resources to achieve standards of care.
• Assist physicians with cardiac and peripheral angiography and related procedures, including diagnostic and therapeutic interventional procedures.
• Support patient monitoring activities and document essential procedural and hemodynamic data in the medical record.
• Complete hospital-wide clinical competencies, including delivery and monitoring of patients receiving moderate sedation, universal protocol, prevention of patient falls, and infection control.
• Perform related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed