Cath Lab Tech

Job Summary

Up to 20K Sign-on Bonus Based on Eligibility

Position Summary

Performs direct and indirect functions in the Cardiac Cath Lab. Assists all Physicians/staff with clinical and technical aspects of cardiovascular care, performs miscellaneous duties as assigned. Scrubs, monitors, and circulates in all invasive procedures in the Cath lab. Assists with inventory control.

• Able to function on all cardiac alerts and STEMI cases.
• Able to execute x-ray for desired views, storing and printing images.
• Sets priorities for care of patients based on patient's needs and resources available.
• Identifies and performs appropriately in emergency patient care situations.

Essential Functions

• Assesses physical, psychosocial, and growth and development needs of the patient, completes pre, intra and post procedure assessment, informs nurse/MD of any changes in patient’s condition.
• Develops a plan of care for procedure being performed, plan of care is individualized to include specific patient problems, needs and scheduled procedure.
• Provides teaching and guidance to patient and/or family as well as staff members.

Qualifications

• Education Required: Graduate of formal program in Radiology, Cardiovascular technology or equivalent.
• Experience Required: 6 months in Cath Lab/Cardiac Intervention Lab. Preferred: 1 year experience providing cardiac cath, radiology care.
• Certifications Required: BLS. ACLS within 6 months of hire.
• Preferred: ARRT or CVT or RCIS certification.