Nurse Tech Cath Lab Prep and Recovery
About The Position
The Nurse Tech works in the 24-bed Prep/Recovery unit at Meijer Heart Center, preparing and recovering inpatient and outpatient patients undergoing catheterization and electrophysiology procedures. The unit cares for patients across electrophysiology, diagnostic and interventional cardiology, structural heart, and peripheral procedures, as well as heart and lung transplant patients. Most outpatients are discharged the same day and receive care from the same staff from arrival through discharge. The unit operates from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. and has a fast pace, including in-hospital patient transport performed by the unit team. Nurse Technicians act as team members in delivering quality patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The role includes opportunities to develop skills in IV starts, time management, vascular access site management, and removal of femoral arterial and venous sheaths, including management of the site to achieve hemostasis. The role requires attendance at three to four pre-scheduled weekday classroom days with Nurse Educators during the first week of work, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Flexibility with scheduling and attendance at required orientation classes outside the regular core schedule are necessary.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- AHA or ARC Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 90 days.
- Flexibility with scheduling and ability to attend all required orientation classes during the first weeks of work.
Nice To Haves
- Experience as a Nurse Tech is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Support delivery of quality patient care as a team member under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
- Take patient vital signs and check blood sugars.
- Provide bed baths, assist with ambulation, and perform wound care.
- Perform catheterization.
- Act as a safety attendant for patients.
- Transport patients within the hospital.
- Remove femoral arterial and venous sheaths and manage vascular access sites to achieve hemostasis.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package to support financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
- On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
- Discounts on restaurants, phone plans, spas, and other offerings.
- Optional identity theft protection, home insurance, and auto insurance.
- Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and matching savings.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
