Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare-posted 4 months ago
Full-time
Memphis, TN
5,001-10,000 employees

If you are looking to make an impact on a meaningful scale, come join us as we embrace the Power of One! We strive to be an employer of choice and establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where Associates can grow their career caring for others. For over a century, we’ve served the health care needs of the people of Memphis and the Mid-South. Responsible for providing technical assistance to the Cardiologist during a cardiac catheterization or angioplasty, tilt table, electrophysiology procedure or cardioversion, which may include performing radiological diagnostic and interventional procedures, therapeutic procedures such as intraortic balloon pump insertion, temporary pacemaker insertion or intravascular ultrasound, calculating hemodynamic data or providing patient care. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values. Working at MLH means carrying the mission forward of caring for our community and impacting the lives of patients in every way through compassion, a deliberate focus on service expectations and a consistent thriving for excellence.

  • Provides radiological procedures during cardiac catheterizations, cardiac interventional procedures or electrophysiology procedures.
  • Assists Cardiologist or Cardiovascular Surgeon during the insertion of balloon pumps, temporary and permanent pacemaker insertion or intravascular ultrasound procedure.
  • Must be available for on-call if required in designated area and respond within the designated time frame for emergency procedures.
  • Administers prescribed medications intravenously, orally and intramuscularly as directed by Cardiologist.
  • Performs duties of a scrub assistant during catheterizations, EP procedures, angioplasty and stent procedures, rotoblade procedures, and intravascular ultrasound procedures.
  • Provides postoperative care for patients including adults and geriatrics.
  • Records hemodynamic data with computerized system and has advanced knowledge of how to calculate pressures, cardiac output, ventricular volumes, valve area and other information required for cardiac cath report and adequately monitor complicated right heart and angioplasty procedures.
  • Performs as circulating nurse and provides peri-operative care for patients during routine and complicated procedures.
  • Provides technical assistance to other Associates in the Cath Lab or Electrophysiology Lab.
  • Performs other job functions as assigned or requested.
  • Technical Degree or Diploma in Radiology.
  • 1-3 years of Cath Lab experience.
  • Skill in performing special procedure examinations in the Cath Lab.
  • Successfully passes the annual pharmacy exam.
  • Ability to understand and prepare complex written materials, such as patient records.
  • Ability to communicate verbally with co-workers, physicians and patients and their families.
  • Ability to work without close supervision and to exercise independent judgement in a professional area.
  • Recognized and rewarded for contributions.
  • Opportunities to learn, grow and build a fulfilling career.
  • Supportive work environment focused on high-quality, innovative and compassionate care.
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