Cath Lab Tech

Trinity Health•Davenport, IA

About The Position

At MercyOne, health care is more than just a doctor’s visit or a place to go when you’re in need of medical attention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities – that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well. MercyOne Genesis serves a 17-county bi-state region of the Quad Cities (Davenport and Bettendorf, Iowa, and Rock Island and Moline, Ill.) metropolitan area and the surrounding communities of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois. But when it comes to clinical capabilities and quality, we exceed those geographical limits. We have earned distinction as a two-time national Top 15 Health System, and recognition for being in the top 1 percent in the nation for patient safety. Join the MercyOne Genesis Family! We are looking to hire a Cath Lab Tech! As a Cath Lab Tech at MercyOne Genesis, you will: Assist the physician with imaging during diagnosis and treatment of cardiac cath lab patients of diverse ages Ensure quality of imaging and image acquisition, DSA, and hemodynamic monitoring as well as radiation safety practices used for patients and personnel Be proficient with aseptic technique and assists physician with scrubbing during procedure Transport patients to and from the cath lab Assist with technical utilization of physiologic monitoring/data devices in the cath lab, calibrate physiologic and monitoring devices, prepare appropriate forms to document procedural data

Requirements

Completion of a two-year training program in radiologic technology and ARRT registry, with a valid Iowa Radiology technologist permit to practice, OR a graduate of Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist certification program OR an Advanced medical training degree (Associate of Science degree or Associate’s degree in paramedic, or Allied Health Profession)
Basic EKG monitoring class preferred
Basic Life Support required within 3 months of hire
ACLS preferred required within 6 months of hire
Mandatory Reporter required within 3 months of hire
2 years experience required

Nice To Haves

Basic EKG monitoring class preferred
ACLS preferred required within 6 months of hire

Responsibilities

Assist the physician with imaging during diagnosis and treatment of cardiac cath lab patients of diverse ages
Ensure quality of imaging and image acquisition, DSA, and hemodynamic monitoring as well as radiation safety practices used for patients and personnel
Be proficient with aseptic technique and assists physician with scrubbing during procedure
Transport patients to and from the cath lab
Assist with technical utilization of physiologic monitoring/data devices in the cath lab, calibrate physiologic and monitoring devices, prepare appropriate forms to document procedural data