Cath Lab Tech

HonorHealth•Scottsdale, AZ

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Cath Lab Tech (Rad Tech) performs high-quality radiological procedures in cardiovascular labs in accordance with applicable regulations and standards. The role uses initiative and independent judgment to care for patients safely and promptly as ordered by physicians. It includes maintaining quality control of department aprons and radiology equipment used in the CCL/EP/IR labs, stocking supplies, providing surgical scrub assistance to physicians, and assisting registered nurses with direct patient care. The technician uses evidence-based clinical knowledge to support physicians in diagnosing and treating cardiovascular patients by setting up and operating diagnostic and treatment devices in the cardiovascular suite. The position also operates medical radiology equipment and serves as a physician scrub assistant. In collaboration with medical staff and department leadership, the technician helps recommend and maintain the cardiovascular suite’s supply chain and trains and monitors personnel working in the suite. The technician remains current with organizational and CMS regulatory standards and performs other related duties as assigned or requested. This day-shift role is based at Shea Medical Center in Scottsdale, Arizona. The schedule is three 12-hour shifts, with call required; employees must live within 30 minutes. A $20,000 sign-on bonus is available.

Requirements

Associate degree from an accredited NLN/CCNE program or ARRT vocational/specialized training, such as related coursework, seminars, or certifications.
More than 10 months of radiologic technology experience.
ARRT radiology technologist certification upon hire.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Arizona Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT) license.
Must live within 30 minutes due to call requirements.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited NLN/CCNE program or ARRT vocational/specialized training.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification, preferred within 60 days.
Valid and current ARRT Cardiac-Interventional certification.
Valid and current Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) certification.

Responsibilities

Perform high-quality radiological procedures in cardiovascular labs according to governing regulations and standards.
Use initiative and independent judgment to provide safe, timely patient care as ordered by physicians.
Set up and operate diagnostic and treatment devices in the cardiovascular suite to assist physicians with diagnosis and treatment.
Operate medical radiology equipment and provide scrub assistance to physicians.
Maintain quality control of department aprons and radiology equipment used in CCL/EP/IR labs.
Stock supplies as necessary.
Assist registered nurses with direct patient care.
Collaborate with medical staff and department leadership to recommend and maintain the cardiovascular suite supply chain.
Collaborate with medical staff and department leadership to train and monitor personnel working in the cardiovascular suite.
Remain current with organizational regulatory standards and CMS regulations.
Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.