Cath Lab Technologist I
About The Position
As our Cath Lab Tech, you will help deliver excellent patient care by performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to assist physicians in diagnosing and treating patients with cardiovascular disease in the cath lab setting. Every day you’ll independently operate all ancillary equipment in the lab including but not limited to: IVUS, pressure wire, rotablator, IMPELLA, atherectomy devices, laser and angiojet. You will demonstrate competencies in scrubbing techniques of all diagnostic and interventional procedures, utilize good radiation safety practices and you will make a positive impact on internal and external customers. To be successful in this role, you'll need to fully understand the importance of diagnostic imaging. This includes knowledge of the general imaging workflow, various patient positioning techniques, and capturing clear results for timely and accurate diagnosis. Exhibits and shares knowledge of policies and procedures. Acts as mentor and preceptor to new technologists. Knowledgeable and demonstrated competency of diagnostic procedures. Knowledge and demonstrated competency in the performance of diagnostic and interventional cardiac cath, peripheral, neuro, and EP procedures. Knowledgeable in the performance of Electrophysiological studies. Knowledgeable in the operation of Physiological Monitoring systems for diagnostic, interventional studies. Accurately enters and records pertinent patient data, documents events, and calculates valve areas. Measure and document pressure recordings.
Requirements
- High School Diploma/GED
- One (1) year of healthcare experience
- Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES) - Within 2 years of hire
- Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) - Within 2 years of hire
- Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) - Within 2 years of hire
- Registered Technologist Radiography (ARRT) - Within 2 years of hire
- BLS-CPR (AHA) - Within 14 days of hire
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - Within 6 months of hire
Responsibilities
- Performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to assist physicians in diagnosing and treating patients with cardiovascular disease in the cath lab setting.
- Independently operate all ancillary equipment in the lab including but not limited to: IVUS, pressure wire, rotablator, IMPELLA, atherectomy devices, laser and angiojet.
- Demonstrate competencies in scrubbing techniques of all diagnostic and interventional procedures
- Utilize good radiation safety practices
- Make a positive impact on internal and external customers.
- Exhibits and shares knowledge of policies and procedures.
- Acts as mentor and preceptor to new technologists.
- Knowledgeable and demonstrated competency of diagnostic procedures.
- Knowledge and demonstrated competency in the performance of diagnostic and interventional cardiac cath, peripheral, neuro, and EP procedures.
- Knowledgeable in the performance of Electrophysiological studies.
- Knowledgeable in the operation of Physiological Monitoring systems for diagnostic, interventional studies.
- Accurately enters and records pertinent patient data, documents events, and calculates valve areas.
- Measure and document pressure recordings.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
