Cardiac Cath Lab Tech
About The Position
The Cath Lab Tech assists cardiologists with cardiac catheterization procedures to diagnose and treat heart and cardiovascular conditions. The role prepares and checks procedure equipment, helps prepare and position patients, monitors vital signs, EKGs, and hemodynamic data, and may scrub in to assist the physician by handling catheters, guidewires, and other equipment. The technician documents procedure details, helps transfer patients to recovery and supports post-procedure care, participates in quality initiatives and staff training, tracks instrument and supply par levels, and supports invasive and noninvasive cardiac procedures. This is a full-time, day-shift position with 10-hour shifts and required call at Southern Regional Medical Center in Riverdale, Georgia.
Requirements
- Previous experience assisting with scrubbing procedures and monitoring data is required; cardiovascular lab experience is preferred.
- BCLS (AHA) certification is required upon hire and must be maintained as current.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) is required.
- Proficient computer skills.
Nice To Haves
- Cardiovascular technician training program with an emphasis in invasive cardiology and hemodynamic monitoring.
- Experience in a Cardiovascular Lab.
Responsibilities
- Assist cardiologists during cardiac catheterization procedures to diagnose and treat heart and cardiovascular conditions.
- Set up and verify the proper functioning of catheters, monitors, imaging devices, and other necessary equipment before procedures.
- Prepare patients by explaining the procedure, answering questions, helping them feel comfortable, and positioning them on the procedure table.
- Monitor patients’ vital signs, electrocardiograms (EKGs), and hemodynamic data during procedures and provide real-time information to the medical team.
- Scrub in and assist the physician directly during procedures, handling catheters, guidewires, and other equipment as needed.
- Document procedure details, including patient information, medications administered, and complications.
- Help transfer patients to recovery areas, monitor their condition, and provide necessary post-procedure instructions or assistance.
- Participate in quality assurance and quality improvement initiatives and train new staff.
- Track par levels of instruments and supplies.
- Support invasive and noninvasive cardiac procedures in all capacities for the cardiac cath lab.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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