Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory Technologist
SSM Health · Oklahoma City, OK · Today
On-siteHealthcareFull-time
Up to $10,000 sign-on bonus for qualified external candidates.
About the role
Assists with procedures to analyze, diagnose and treat the cardiovascular system.
Responsibilities
- Prepares patients for procedures. Reviews medical history, positions patients and cleans/shaves/numbs testing sites as appropriate.
- Interprets, describes and reports test results; recognizes recording errors and artifacts and reacts appropriately.
- Monitors patient prior to, during and after procedures and promptly reports any abnormal findings in patient's condition.
- Prepares and maintains equipment, supplies and lab area.
- Ensures equipment is properly functioning. Reports potential problems or equipment malfunction to appropriate personnel. Lock/tag out equipment if appropriate.
- Assists in maintaining a clean and orderly department.
- May perform point of care testing according to policies and procedures.
- Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Completion of a Cardiovascular or Radiology Technology program.
- No experience required.
Qualifications
- Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA).
- Advanced Life Support (ALS) - American Heart Association (AHA).
- ARRT-R Radiography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) - Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI).
Physical Requirements
- Constant standing and walking.
- Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more).
- Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication.
- Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
- Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
- Frequent lifting/moving of patients.
- Frequent reaching, gripping and keyboard use/data entry.
- Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
- Occasional use of vision to identify and distinguish colors.
- Occasional bending, stooping, squatting, twisting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
- Rare kneeling and sitting.
Schedule
- Day Shift.
- 36 scheduled weekly hours.
Benefits
- Paid Parental Leave: one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
- Flexible Payment Options: voluntary benefit through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
- Upfront Tuition Coverage: upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.