Lead Cath Lab Tech

Job Summary

Oversees and monitors activities of Technologists in the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory. Provides diagnostic and therapeutic services as prescribed. Provides input into policy development from a professional, technical or procedural standpoint. As directed, provides input to procedure/protocol development, ensures compliance and provides interpretation of procedural intent as requested. Monitors work flow and schedules staff accordingly. As requested, provides input on performance appraisals and personnel actions such as hires, fires, disciplines, etc. Provides input into the development of immediate, daily and/or monthly goals and measures for single or multiple, closely related functions, and compiles periodic unit/area performance data. Assists in monitoring budget for single or multiple, closely-related functions, areas or services. Works with vendors to assure appropriate levels of supplies. May manage consignment agreements and participate in orientation of new employees.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved cardiovascular tech program or registered radiology tech program or equivalent education.
• RCIS or RCES;
• BLS; ACLS within 6 months of hire.
• Three years progressively responsible interventional Catheterization or Interventional radiology or 3 years Electrophysiology experience including some responsibility for the work of others.

Skills Required

• Analytical ability to gather and interpret data, to identify discrepancies, problems or issues, to obtain advice when precedents are unclear or unavailable and to determine methods for ensuring compliance with functional/organizational/service policies and procedures.
• Communication and/or interpersonal skills for routine contacts with internal and some external customers/stakeholders to discuss primarily factual information. Some discretion and conflict resolution skills are exercised, primarily with people within the unit/function. Courtesy and listening skills are required. The ability to read and comprehend procedures and technical literature in specific functional area is necessary.
• Leadership skills including demonstrated willingness to pursue leadership roles with increasing levels of accountability, comfort with decision-making responsibilities, coaching, teaching and counseling skills, and the ability to inspire and build confidence in others and to forge alliances and garner support.
• Technical knowledge of cardiac catheterization including knowledge of cardiovascular anatomy and disease, arrhythmia identification and cardiac pharmacology and cardiac catheterization and angiography procedures.

Facility Description

DMC Harper University Hospital has distinguished itself in surgery and medicine and is known for its clinical expertise and innovative research. A specialty referral hospital, Harper has established Centers of Excellence in neurosciences, bariatric surgery, vascular services, multidisciplinary cardiovascular services, hypertension, stroke prevention and heart failure.

Benefits Statement

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance.

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