Cath Lab Technologist - $20,000 Sign On Bonus

Lehigh Valley Hospital Muhlenberg • Bethlehem, PA

56d

About The Position

Provides direct and indirect patient care including assisting the physician in diagnostic and/or invasive cardiac, electrophysiology, structural heart, and peripheral procedures. Provides cross campus coverage as needed. Cross trains for the Cardiac Catheterization Lab, Electrophysiology Lab, and the Invasive Cardiology Holding and Recovery Area to meet department and patient needs.

Requirements

• Specialized Diploma from an accredited school of cardiovascular science or
• Specialized Diploma from an accredited school of radiation technology with cardiovascular experience.
• Decisive decision making in critical situations. Exhibits critical-thinking.
• Knowledge of current medical practice as it relates to diagnostic and interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, peripheral, and structural heart procedures.
• Initiates, accepts, and adapts to change.
• RCIS-Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Spec CCI - State of Pennsylvania within 180 Days or
• RCES -Reg Cardiac Electrophysiology Spec CCI - State of Pennsylvania within 180 Days or
• RT - Registered Technologist Radiology - State of Pennsylvania within 180 Days or
• CCT - Certified Cardiographic Technician CCI - State of Pennsylvania within 1 Year
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support - State of Pennsylvania within 90 Days
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania within 90 Days

Nice To Haves

• Associate's Degree from an accredited school of cardiovascular science or
• Associate's Degree from an accredited school of radiation technology with cardiovascular experience.
• RCIS-Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Spec CCI - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire or
• RCES -Reg Cardiac Electrophysiology Spec CCI - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire or
• RT - Registered Technologist Radiology - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire and
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire

Responsibilities

• Prepares room in a timely manner with all anticipated supplies and equipment. Assists in positioning, prepping, and draping of the patient. Maintains medical/surgical asepsis.
• Performs hemodynamic and physiologic monitoring during routine and complex cardiac diagnostic and interventional procedures; assesses changes and appropriately treats.
• Observes behavioral and physiologic changes due to medications; documents and takes appropriate actions.
• Demonstrates knowledge and ability to scrub, monitor, and circulate for all diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterization, electrophysiology, peripheral, or structural heart procedures. Assists and anticipates the needs of the physician.
• Demonstrates effective arterial and venous sheath removal skills, including proper use of mechanical closure devices and manual compression.
• Utilizes standard work to maintain efficiency. Promotes cost-effective care through maintaining and monitoring appropriate use of inventory and par levels.
• Knows the location, operation, and care of equipment. Problem solves, trouble shoots, and takes corrective measures in the care and handling of equipment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees