Catherization Laboratory Technologist
About The Position
Performs all cardiovascular and/or peripheral vascular procedures at a technical and professional level requiring minimal supervision of technical detail. The Cath Lab Technologist performs a variety of technical procedures on both inpatient and outpatients that require responsible and independent judgment. The individual will assume responsibility and initiative for designated areas and procedures as required. The individual will assist with training, education, and orientation of staff and others. The Cath Lab Technologist will assist in maintenance of the CQI program. Responsible to adhering to and following all Cardiovascular/Angiography Laboratory policy and procedures, and the guidelines of other pertinent regulating agencies.
Requirements
- The individual must be able to work the hours specified.
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds.
- Associate's Transcript showing completion of a Cath Lab degree
- Cardiac Interventional Radiography (RI) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) within 60 Days
- Radiography (R) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) within 60 Days
- Must be familiar with the anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular system, comprehension of the ECG and hemodynamic system
Nice To Haves
- Two years experience in field or specialty
Responsibilities
- Receives and screens patients per procedure.
- Performs pre-procedure assessment.
- Provides pre-and-post procedure education to the patient and family members.
- Assembles the proper paperwork necessary prior to the procedure and completes all necessary documentation for completion of the patient's chart.
- Assists the physician and scrub person during the case.
- Administers medication and therapy according to the physician's orders.
- Operates diagnostic equipment necessary to complete procedures.
- Provides input regarding new policies and procedures in the Cardiac Catheterization/Angiography Lab.
- Operates and maintain the hemodynamic monitoring equipment.
- Maintains transducer balance to hemodynamic system.
- Recommends interventions to attain expected outcomes.
Benefits
- PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.
- Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement
- Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
