Cath Lab Technologist II
About The Position
St. Joseph Health has been caring for the communities in and surrounding the Brazos Valley since 1936 (Bryan/College Station, Navasota, Caldwell, Madisonville (TX)). St. Joseph has a Level III Trauma Center, the first Joint Commission certified Primary Stroke Center and the first accredited Chest Pain Center in the Brazos Valley. St. Joseph Health is a leader in critical care and the largest provider of cardiovascular care in the region. As an integrated healthcare system St. Joseph Health includes a comprehensive network of over 100 employed providers including primary care physicians specialists and advanced practice clinicians. The network includes more than 30 ambulatory clinics featuring Primary Care, Express Clinics and Imaging and Diagnostic Services. 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.
Requirements
- Associates of Science Degree
- Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) - Within 18 months of hire
- BLS-CPR - Within 14 days of hire
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - Within 6 months of hire
Responsibilities
- 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.
- Fully understand the importance of diagnostic imaging, including knowledge of the general imaging workflow, various patient positioning techniques, and capturing clear results for timely and accurate diagnosis.
- Perform diagnostic and interventional cardiac cath's, peripheral, neuro, and EP procedures.
- Perform Electrophysiological studies and operate Physiological Monitoring systems for diagnostic, interventional studies.
- Accurately enter and record pertinent patient data, document events, and calculate valve areas.
- Take Scrub Call Independently and assist Physician's in acute MI and Stroke procedures on unstable patients.
- Keep an accurate log of events, to include medications, hemodynamics, supplies, and procedures performed.
- Scrub at tableside assisting physician with procedure.
Benefits
- Relocation assistance of up to $5,000 for eligible candidates
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
