Cath Lab - CVT
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
- 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: 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
Qualifications
- Experience: Requires "on-call" with a 30-minute response time
- Shift: Full time, day shift
Skills
- Strong communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
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
- Pet Insurance
- Legal Resources Plan
Pay
Commensurate with experience
Schedule
Full Time Day Shift, with some call.