Cath Lab Tech PRN

HCA • Live Oak, TX

83d

About The Position

The Cardiac Cath Lab Invasive Specialist- Certified plays multiple roles on the Cardiac Cath Lab team as the Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist during Cardiac Catheterization procedures. In both roles, he/she demonstrates technical proficiency in all Cardiac Cath Lab procedures and equipment; applies anatomical and physiological knowledge to proficiently assist the Cardiologist or Electrophysiologist with providing cardiac patient care. As the Invasive Specialist, he/she maintains good communication with the Cath Lab team to ensure proper equipment set up, accurate monitoring, and quality data collection.

Requirements

• High School graduate or GED.
• One (1) year fulltime Invasive Cardiovascular Technology experience or an Associate Degree or equivalent college hours (62 semester hours) in health, science, natural science, nursing, engineering or any primary science or higher.
• Graduate of an accredited program in Invasive Cardiovascular Technology or a NON-Programmatically accredited program with a minimum of one (1) year of specialty training and includes a minimum of 800 clinical hours.
• Must hold one of the following credentials: ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) or RCIS/RCES certification within 24 months from start date.

Nice To Haves

• Two (2) year (fulltime or fulltime equivalent) in Invasive Cardiovascular Technology preferred.
• Baccalaureate in health, science, natural science or nursing, engineering or any primary science AND six (6) months of (fulltime or fulltime equivalent) in Invasive Cardiovascular Technology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates technical proficiency for all cardiac catheterization procedures while functioning in a primary role as a Cardiac Cath Lab Invasive Specialist.
• Consistently and correctly identifies cardiac structures, coronary vasculature, and the associated disease processes.
• Practices radiation safety and observes all principles to ALARA.
• Assists the physician in obtaining or entering data into the Physiologic Monitoring System(s) for accurate assessment of left and/or right-sided Hemodynamic pressure measurements.
• Accurately reports Ejection Fraction by demonstrating proficiency in the assessment of Cardiac function.
• Consistently assures that Angiographic and procedural data is properly archived for long-term storage.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage including prescription drug and behavioral health coverage.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage.
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock.
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships).
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave).
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees