Cath Lab Technologist

Lifepoint Health • Las Cruces, NM

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Cath Lab Technologist Schedule: this is a full-time role that will work 4, 10-hour shifts/week from 7 am to 5:30 pm. This role also includes a call requirement that is usually one weekend/month and a total of 10 days out of the month. On average, our on-call employees come in about 10-15% of the time they are on call. Your experience matters Memorial Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Cath Lab Tech joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve. More about our team This is an opportunity to work in a unit of four cath labs that averages about 57 cases/week. Our Cath Lab team is a close-knit unit that has a strong relationship with the physicians who provide learning opportunities for the staff. We are regional leaders in best practices, programs and procedures that include TAVR, carotid stenting, PTAB, DBA and renal denervation. How you’ll contribute A Cath Lab Tech who excels in this role: Performs a variety of technical and supportive patient care tasks before, during and after cardiac catheterization and special procedures. Responsible for assisting will all procedures providing patient education, assessment and monitoring, and participating in performance improvement activities. Monitors hemodynamics, electrocardiograms, and waveform analysis. Assists the cardiologist in invasive procedures including cardiac catheterization, coronary interventions, diagnostic peripheral cases, peripheral angioplasty and ICD, pacemaker, Swans-Ganz and intra-aortic balloon insertions. Reviews patient history and physician's orders; verifies patient’s identification before performing any procedure. Prepares equipment and supplies; implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment. Why join us We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers: Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees. Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off. Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match. Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs). Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

Requirements

• Applicants should be a graduate of a program in Radiology Technology.
• Licenses: Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association (AHA) required
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) from the AHA required within 90 days of hire or transfer

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of technical and supportive patient care tasks before, during and after cardiac catheterization and special procedures.
• Responsible for assisting will all procedures providing patient education, assessment and monitoring, and participating in performance improvement activities.
• Monitors hemodynamics, electrocardiograms, and waveform analysis.
• Assists the cardiologist in invasive procedures including cardiac catheterization, coronary interventions, diagnostic peripheral cases, peripheral angioplasty and ICD, pacemaker, Swans-Ganz and intra-aortic balloon insertions.
• Reviews patient history and physician's orders; verifies patient’s identification before performing any procedure.
• Prepares equipment and supplies; implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed