CARD CATH LAB TECHNOLOGIST (ARRT)

Why Beebe?

Become part of the Beebe team - an inclusive team positioned in a vibrant, coastal community. Enjoy a fulfilling career as you support the health of our patients and a team focused on excellence.

Overview

Beebe Healthcare is seeking a skilled and dedicated Cardiac Cath Tech to join our dynamic Cardiac Catheterization team. In this critical role, you will assist Cardiologists with a variety of diagnostic and interventional procedures, including cardiac catheterizations, Swan-Ganz catheterizations, pacemaker insertions, TEE/CV, intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) support, and Percutaneous Coronary Interventions (PCI). You will also play a vital role in administering moderate sedation and ensuring patient safety and comfort throughout the procedures.

As a key member of the care team, you will operate and maintain complex equipment specific to the cardiac cath lab environment and apply your technical and clinical expertise to deliver patient-centered care. Your responsibilities will draw on your background in radiological and cardiovascular procedures.

Responsibilities

1. Demonstrate a complete working knowledge of all equipment within the department. Maintain knowledge of sterile supplies and techniques utilized for procedures in the area of responsibility.
2. Assist physician with scrub duties utilizing sterile technique to prevent cross-contamination, set-up trays and prepare and position patients.
3. Assist physician in circulator role by positioning the patient to obtain digital films and by giving medications / contrast (if tech/RN certified) under MD supervision in accordance with departmental policy.
4. Assist physician in the recorder/monitor role documenting the case, balancing calibration and operating physiologic recorder and calculating and reporting patient information from data gathered in the cardiac cath lab.
5. Review patient chart for appropriate information such as indicators which may indicate risk to the patient, maintain the holding area and assist in transporting patients.
6. Provide radiation protection to patient, staff and self according to prescribed safety standards.
7. Maintain controlled drug inventory according to prescribed controlled drug policy. Assure that the crash cart and drug box are accurately supplied and dated. Recognize emergency situations and can initiate code procedures or administer first aid or CPR as needed.
8. Prepare and administer contrast media or medications under supervision of the Cardiologist.
9. Assist in maintaining inventory and ordering supplies.
10. Actively participate in product evaluation to determine best and most cost effective product.
11. Notify coordinator when supplies are low.
12. Maintain daily work log and participate in the follow-up on patients.
13. Rotate in an on-call status.
14. Actively participate in performance improvement process to include evaluating, reporting and follow-up recommendations.

Qualifications

1. Able to communicate effectively, pleasantly, cooperatively, and discreetly with patients, physicians, team members, and the general public.
2. Able to work under pressure and maintain patient confidentiality.
3. Excellent communication skills and ability to relate well with people of diverse backgrounds, training, and experience.
4. Demonstration of creativity, initiative, and problem-solving.
5. Required - Cardiovascular Technician (CVT), not able to perform fluoroscopy.
6. Associates Degree preferred.
7. Preferred - RT (R) or RCIS. Must be licensed with the State of Delaware, Radiation License in order to use fluoroscopy.

Competencies Skills

Essential: Clear Communication Skills Both Written And Verbal, Able To Keep Confidential Information Regarding Patients, Team Members, Able To Withstand Crisis Situations, Has Skills To Provide Customer Service To Patients, Team Members And Visitors, Knowledge And Experience With Electronic Health Records.

Credentials

Essential: ARRT-CV - Cardiovascular-Interventional Radiography, BLS - Basic Life Saving certification, ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support, ARRT-RT - Radiological Tech. Nonessential: NIH - Stroke Certification.

Education

Nonessential: Associates Degree.

Entry

USD $33.78/Hr.

Max

USD $52.36/Hr.