Cardiovascular Invasive Technologist

About the role

A Cardiovascular Invasive Technologist, often referred to as a Cath Lab Technologist, is a healthcare professional specializing in assisting physicians during diagnostic and interventional cardiovascular procedures. This role involves working closely with patients, physicians, and other healthcare team members to provide high-quality care and ensure the safety and accuracy of procedures. In this role, through the utilization of specialized equipment and under the direction of a qualified physician, assists in the performance of cardiac and vascular procedures. Resulting in an accurate diagnosis and/or optimal treatment of congenital or acquired heart disease while maintaining maximum patient safety and comfort.

Responsibilities

• Works closely with patients, physicians, and other healthcare team members to provide high-quality care and ensure the safety and accuracy of procedures.
• Assists in the performance of cardiac and vascular procedures under the direction of a qualified physician.
• Performs/reviews a baseline patient assessment, evaluates patient response to diagnostic or interventional maneuvers during cardiac catheterization laboratory procedures.
• Provides patient care commonly used in the cardiac catheterization laboratory as requested and under the direction of a qualified physician.
• Acts as a first assistant during diagnostic and therapeutic catheterization.

Requirements

• Education: A graduate of a diploma, associates, or bachelor's health sciences program (includes, but is not limited to cardiovascular technology, ultrasound, radiologic technology, respiratory therapy, or nursing).
• Certification/Licensure: BLS; ACLS required within 90 days of hire.
• Experience: Previous cardiac and critical care experience (Strongly preferred).

Qualifications

• Graduate of a recognized health sciences program.
• BLS certification required within 90 days of hire.
• Previous cardiac and critical care experience preferred.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and procedures.
• Basic computer skills.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans.
• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000.
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave.
• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave.
• Emergency Backup Care.
• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans.
• Life Insurance.
• 401k/403B with Employer Match.
• Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education.
• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000 Reimbursement.
• Earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.

Pay

Up to 10K Sign on Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates!

Schedule

Hours Monday – Friday: 7am-3:30pm, along with approximately 15 days of call per month (about every 3rd or 4th weekend).