Cath Lab Technician-Cardiac Cath Lab

Cooper University Hospital • Camden, NJ

21h

About The Position

Assist in the care of patients undergoing procedures in the cardiac catheterization (CCL) and electrophysiology (EP) laboratories; primary functions will include: EKGs, transport, assistance with ADL’s, and performance of technical duties as directed by RN; this is including but not limited to: phlebotomy, vital signs, point of care testing, and communication of changes in patients’ status to the RN while responding appropriately. Participates in maintaining regulatory readiness, Cooper’s patient satisfaction initiatives, departmental goals, and performance improvement projects

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required
• Must have successfully completed a certified nursing assistant or critical care technician course
• Obtain and maintain BLS certification, and EKG certification to be maintained throughout employment; EKG certification will be achieved by the completion of orientation.
• Must have excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Must demonstrate excellent organizational skills as well as the ability to set priorities.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred 1 year of experience with patient care, EKG certification preferred; upon hire will be trained and certified if previously not obtained.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the care of patients undergoing procedures in the cardiac catheterization (CCL) and electrophysiology (EP) laboratories
• EKGs
• Transport
• Assistance with ADL’s
• Performance of technical duties as directed by RN
• Phlebotomy
• Vital signs
• Point of care testing
• Communication of changes in patients’ status to the RN while responding appropriately
• Participates in maintaining regulatory readiness
• Cooper’s patient satisfaction initiatives
• Departmental goals
• Performance improvement projects

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED