Cardiac Catheterization Specialist II- Cath Lab

About the role

This position is full time, days. The shift is 7:30am - 5pm, at Arnett Hospital. Teaches patients about research project and procedures, participating in special projects, serving as preceptor of new employees in cardiac cath, and circulating and scrubbing for all types of cardiac catheterization procedures. Provides general patient care to cardiac catheterization patients, setting up and running equipment, and performing basic cardiac catheterization procedures.

Responsibilities

• Teaches patients about research project and procedures
• Participates in special projects
• Serves as preceptor of new employees in cardiac cath
• Circulating and scrubbing for all types of cardiac catheterization procedures
• Provides general patient care to cardiac catheterization patients
• Sets up and runs equipment
• Performs basic cardiac catheterization procedures

Requirements

• Post high school course work in anatomy; physiology and medical terminology
• College coursework in health care; biological science or related disciplines preferred
• Professional degree or certification when commonly associated with the professional experience the candidate possesses
• Minimum education and certification required to become a Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist or required licensure and appropriate degree as a Licensed Practical Nurse
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support (ACLS) certification through the AHA. Other advanced life support certifications may be required per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies
• 1-2 years of cardiac catheterization lab and/or electrophysiology lab experience; leadership or supervisory experience preferred
• Knowledge of all types of cardiac catheterization procedures and/or electrophysiology procedures and related equipment and instruments
• Knowledge of scrubbing and circulating techniques in order to actively assist with cardiac catheterization procedures and/or electrophysiology procedures
• Able to prep; select; program; reprogram and troubleshoot cardiac catheterization equipment
• Able to stay knowledgeable about new data and equipment technology
• Able to assess patient at all times and to teach patient about research projects and tests
• Able to serve as preceptor to Cardiac Catheterization Specialist I employees and new employees assigned to the Cardiac Catheterization Specialist II position
• Thorough knowledge of cardiac and emergency procedures
• Able to be on 24-hour call for emergency procedures

Qualifications

• Prefer Registered Cardiovascular Technician experience
• Prefer precepting experience obtained in a cardiac cath lab and/or electrophysiology lab
• Prefer satisfactory completion of RCVT examination

Skills

• Knowledge of cardiac and emergency procedures
• Ability to prep; select; program; reprogram and troubleshoot cardiac catheterization equipment
• Ability to stay knowledgeable about new data and equipment technology
• Ability to assess patient at all times and to teach patient about research projects and tests
• Ability to serve as preceptor to Cardiac Catheterization Specialist I employees and new employees assigned to the Cardiac Catheterization Specialist II position

Benefits

We are an equal opportunity employer. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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