TECH - CARDIAC CATH/CATH LAB

Uhs • Washington, DC

112d

About The Position

The George Washington University Hospital (GW Hospital) continues to be a leader in providing the highest level of quality and compassionate healthcare for the D.C. Region. U.S. News & World Report has just released the 2023-2024 ratings and rankings, in which GW Hospital is recognized as a Best Regional Hospital. GW ranks 5th in the region, which includes hospitals in D.C. and parts of Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia. GW Hospital achieved 'High Performing' status in two specialty areas, Neurology and Neuroscience. In addition, GW Hospital receiving 'High Performing' designations for the following 10 procedures: COPD, Diabetes, Heart Attack, Heart Failure, Kidney Failure, Leukemia, Lymphoma and Myeloma, Lung Cancer Surgery, Pneumonia, Prostrate Cancer Surgery and Stroke. Measured by factors such as patient outcomes, 'High Performing' is a designation U.S. News & World Report bestows to recognize performance in these specialties that is significantly better than the national average. GW Hospital received the American College of Cardiology's National Cardiovascular Data Registry (NCDR) Chest Pain - Myocardial Infarction (MI) Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award for 2023. GW Hospital is the only hospital in Washington, D.C., to be recognized for this service line. The mission of GWU Hospital is to provide the highest quality of healthcare, advanced medical technology, and world class service to its patients in an academic medical center dedicated to education and research.

Requirements

• Degree in related field (BA, BS, BSN, AA) or years of equivalent experience.
• Two or more years of Cath Lab and/or Electrophysiology experience.
• Must be certified.

Responsibilities

• Delivers care to the patient in a competent, capable, caring, and efficient manner.
• Assesses, observes reports, and records signs and symptoms indicative of changes in the general condition of the patient.
• Demonstrates ability to prioritize and adjust plan of care of adapt to changing priorities and plan of care as delegated.
• Assesses, observes, and reports pertinent and significant patient responses to treatments and/or procedures.
• Provides patient and/or family members with explanation of condition as necessary and written information when possible.
• Recognizes and utilizes opportunities for health teaching of patients and relatives.
• Documents patient teaching and patient understanding of the same.
• Participates, as requested, in on-unit clinical orientation of supplemental and/or new staff to include principles related to patient care management.
• Operates the Physiological Monitor, Philips Radiography Equipment, Intra-vascular Ultrasound, Cardiac Defibrillator, Aortic Balloon Pump and other added equipment used in the day-to-day operation of the Cath lab.
• Recognizes cardiac dysrhythmia and informs physicians and nurses.
• Performs scrub role for diagnostic, intervention, and peripheral procedure.
• Performs a variety of clinical interventions as specified in the department's competency/skills checklist.

Benefits

• Challenging and rewarding work environment.
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off.
• Excellent 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 300+ Subsidiaries.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Personal and Laundry Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree