Cath Lab Technologist

SSM Health

3d•$31•Onsite

About The Position

It's more than a career, it's a calling MO-SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital 1201 Grand Worker Type: Regular Job Highlights: · Department: Cardiac Cath Lab · Sign On Bonus: up to $20,000 Paid in full on 1st pay check! · Schedule: full time · Pay Range starts at: $30.91/hour Daily pay available! · Shift Differentials: Available for night, weekend, and additional shifts · Location: MO-SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital 1201 Grand Requirements: MUST HAVE CATH LAB EXPERIENCE AND/OR TRAINING Relocation assistance is available for those who qualify. Qualified external candidates only Fulfill your calling and be a part of the SSM Team. Apply Today! Job Summary: The Cardiology Tech in the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory performs tasks that provide technical support during invasive cardiovascular procedures while also providing basic patient care to all types of patients under the direction and supervision of the professional nurse. Cardiology Tech assists in maintaining order and cleanliness of the department.

Requirements

MUST HAVE CATH LAB EXPERIENCE AND/OR TRAINING
High school graduate.
BLS
ALS preferred
Regularly exposed to the risk of blood borne diseases and radiation.
Requires wearing of protective apparel such as lead aprons, eye protection, sterile and non-sterile medical gloves and masks.
Contact with patients under a wide variety of circumstances.
Exposed to unpleasant element (accident, injuries, illness).
Subject to varying and unpredictable situations.
May perform emergency care.
Subject to irregular hours.
Pressure due to multiple competing demands.
Prolonged, extensive, or considerable standing/walking.
Lifts, positions, pushes, and/or transfers patients.
Considerable reach, stooping, bending, kneeling, and/or crouching.
Must be able to lift 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Radiology Technologist registered preferred, or eligible.
CCI credential for Cath lab.

Responsibilities

General Patient Care: Performs general patient care as it relates to the patient’s physical needs under the direction of the RN.
Technical Support: Performs technical support during catheterization procedure. Circulates in the procedure rooms, scrub assist during procedure. Initiates appropriate action in regard to supplies and equipment.
Performs catheter and sheath removal after invasive procedures.
Assists Operations Coordinator as needed on inventory/supply maintenance.
Communication: Communicates effectively on behalf of patients and/or unit concerns to the appropriate people.
Safety/Infection Control: Practices according to safety and infection control policies.
Communication: Communicates effectively on behalf of patients and/or unit concerns to the appropriate persons.
Service Standards: Provides service excellence to the customers of Saint Louis University Hospital by delivering timely, high quality care in a courteous and respectful manner.
Personal Accountability: Demonstrates accountability for own job performance.
Performance improvement (PI): Incorporates performance improvement into one’s professional practice.
Provides age-appropriate care to:

Benefits

SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.
Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

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