Cath Lab Tech

Baptist Healthcare System•Lexington, KY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Baptist Health invasive cardiac services, where compassionate care meets advanced treatment and research. Our three units encompass the Cardiac Catheterization Lab, Electrophysiology Lab, and Cardiovascular Observation Unit. Our invasive Cardiac Services include cardiac catheterizations, angioplasty, percutaneous catheter interventions, cardiac MEMs, interventional neurology, interventional radiology, cardiac ablations, pacemakers/defibrillators, left atrial appendage occlusion devices, loop recorder implants, transesophageal echocardiograms, and electrical cardioversions. The cardiovascular observation unit also serves as our preoperative and postoperative area. At Baptist Health, we treat the whole person, offering hope and strength on every patient’s journey. Description: Provides healthcare services using cardiovascular, endovascular, and neurovascular imaging and interventional procedures. Arterial/venous sheath removals and/or closure devices Assisting physicians during electrophysiology procedures. Competent in: Atrial and Ventricular Ablation procedures; LAAO Procedures and Lead Extractions. Assisting physicians during the implantation of permanent pacemakers / ICDs3. Performing digital imaging techniques. Aseptic technique. Management of complications such as but not limited to, air emboli, stroke, anaphylaxis reactions, perforations of vessels and cardiac tamponade. Complies with regulatory guidelines. Demonstrates professional judgment in performance of services and maintains demeanor complementary to medical ethics.

Requirements

Associate degree.
Certificate for Radiologic Technologist.
Current American Registry Radiologic Technology (ARRT) Registry.
Current Kentucky Board of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy License.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required. If not already certified, must obtain BLS within 30 days of their hire date.
ACLS certification within one year of hire.
Obtain NIHSS certification upon completion of Neurovascular orientation.

Responsibilities

Provides healthcare services using cardiovascular, endovascular, and neurovascular imaging and interventional procedures.
Arterial/venous sheath removals and/or closure devices
Assisting physicians during electrophysiology procedures.
Competent in: Atrial and Ventricular Ablation procedures; LAAO Procedures and Lead Extractions.
Assisting physicians during the implantation of permanent pacemakers / ICDs3.
Performing digital imaging techniques.
Aseptic technique.
Management of complications such as but not limited to, air emboli, stroke, anaphylaxis reactions, perforations of vessels and cardiac tamponade.
Complies with regulatory guidelines.
Demonstrates professional judgment in performance of services and maintains demeanor complementary to medical ethics.