Cardiac Cath Lab Tech - FT Days + Call

About the role

Job Summary: Under the supervision of a credentialed Physician, assists in Cardiac Cath procedures while maintaining a sterile field. Performs various procedures that require independent judgment, high level of skill proficiency and extensive knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the heart. Assists with care of critically ill patients. The scope of care includes age group adolescent thru geriatric. Cath Lab department only.

Responsibilities

• Ensures that correct patient data is entered into x-ray computer and that correct technical factors for each patient are selected to achieve optimal picture quality.
• Safeguards the procedure room and equipment for procedure to be performed, to include cleaning, removal of trash, and restocking of room between cases.
• Maintains sterile technique throughout invasive procedures, at the end of the procedure, assures that the surgical equipment is placed in the appropriate containers and taken to SPD.
• Prepares for procedure in terms of sterile supplies required.
• Prepares and operates specialized equipment found in the EVOR environment.
• Performs and rotates through functions of scrub, circulating (not administering medications), and monitoring positions.
• Trains in vascular sheath removal with adequate hemostasis. If credentialed, has ability to deploy vascular closure devices using proper sterile technique.
• Ensures that required pre-, intra-, and post-procedure is present and accurate when documenting in the patient EMR.
• Prepares and operates specialized equipment found in the EVOR environment.
• Completes unit based skills annually.
• Attends mandatory educational classes pertaining to new equipment, procedures, supplies, and new technology.
• Assists in orientation of new staff and/or serves as a mentor.
• Serves as facilitator between staff and Manager providing feedback as necessary.
• Assists with the documentation for the department's PI programs and participates in the department's process improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Licensure or other certifications: Registered Cardio Interventional Specialist (RCIS), Registered Radiologic Technologist (RT(R)), Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), or Registered Cardiovascular Technologist (RCVT) required. In lieu of registry, Paramedic license or a License as a Practical Nurse will be accepted.
• Current BLS and ACLS certification required.
• Graduate of an accredited RCIS or ASRT program required or a minimum of one (1) year of critical care (CCU, ICU, CVICU, ER) experience working in the job classifications noted above.

Qualifications

• Minimum Experience: Graduate of an accredited RCIS or ASRT program required or a minimum of one (1) year of critical care (CCU, ICU, CVICU, ER) experience working in the job classifications noted above.
• Preferred Job Qualifications: Preferred Licensure or other certifications: Preferred Educational Requirements: Associates Degree in Allied Health field. Preferred Experience: Other.

Skills

• Good interpersonal skills
• Good assessment skills
• Ability to operate technical equipment

Benefits

Northeast Georgia Health System offers competitive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $XX.XX - $XXX.XX per hour, commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The shift schedule is 10 Hr Morning - Afternoon.