Tech- Cardiac Cath/Cath Lab (PRN)

UHS • Washington, DC

7d

About The Position

The Cath Lab Technologist provides direction and guidance to others regarding practice and serves as a resource, preceptor, and mentor. The role requires decision-making and problem-solving skills, effective communication, and cooperation with others. The technologist uses standards and guidelines to deliver cost-effective care and incorporates data and information to continuously improve care and practice and enhance outcomes.

The position provides safe, patient-centered, holistic care and tailors care to individual needs, including cultural, ethical, and spiritual needs. The technologist assists physicians with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in the cardiac catheterization and electrophysiology labs, prepares the sterile field and instruments, manipulates cardiac catheters and guidewires, and injects contrast media. The role also involves calibrating, operating, and troubleshooting equipment; maintaining quality assurance records; selecting supplies and instruments; delegating patient-care activities; participating in staff assignments; and maintaining inventory for billing and ordering.

Requirements

• Basic Life Support certification upon start.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support certification upon start.
• Registration in one of the following: RCIS, RTR VI, RTR CV, or RTR CI.
• One year of experience in an interventional Cardiac Cath Lab or Electrophysiology Lab performing Cardio Invasive Specialist duties.
• Education from a School of Cardiovascular Technology or Radiology Technology, or equivalent education and experience.
• Fundamental computer skills and keyboard familiarity.
• Ability to speak and write English fluently.
• Demonstrated communication, organization, and critical-thinking skills.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, holistic, patient-centered care, integrating knowledge, skills, and experience to meet patient needs.
• Tailor and prioritize care practices to individual cultural, ethical, and spiritual needs.
• Promote efficient care delivery, determine immediate priorities, and offer solutions to problems.
• Assist physicians with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in the cath and EP labs, including preparing the sterile field, selecting and preparing instruments and supplies, manipulating cardiac catheters and guidewires, and injecting contrast media.
• Calibrate, operate, and troubleshoot a wide variety of equipment and instruments, and maintain required quality assurance records.
• Select appropriate instruments and supplies based on patient presentation during procedures.
• Delegate patient-care activities to other healthcare team members and participate in making and revising staff assignments.
• Maintain inventory functions for billing and ordering.
• May perform additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Challenging and rewarding work environment.
• Competitive compensation and generous paid time off.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans.
• 401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan.
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program.
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries.

What This Job Offers

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