CARD CATH LAB TECHNOLOGIST (ARRT or RCIS)

Beebe Healthcare

Lewes (DE)

On-site

USD 46,535 - 72,131

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A healthcare facility in Lewes, DE, is seeking a skilled Cardiac Cath Tech to join their team. In this role, you will support Cardiologists during procedures, ensuring patient safety and comfort. Responsibilities include operating specialized equipment and assisting in patient care. Ideal candidates hold an Associates Degree and have relevant certifications. Competitive hourly rates from $33.78 to $52.36/hr.

Qualifications

Effective communication skills with patients and team members.
Ability to handle crisis situations and maintain confidentiality.
Demonstrated creativity and initiative in problem-solving.

Responsibilities

Assist with catheterizations and interventional procedures.
Maintain equipment and ensure patient safety.
Document cases and manage patient information.

Skills

Effective communication

Ability to work under pressure

Problem-solving

Education

Associates Degree

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Job description

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. 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 draw on your background in radiological and cardiovascular procedures.

Responsibilities

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.
Assist the physician with scrub duties using sterile technique to prevent cross-contamination; set up trays and prepare and position the patient.
Assist the physician in the circulator role by positioning the patient to obtain digital films and by administering medications/contrast (if tech/RN certified) under MD supervision in accordance with departmental policy.
Assist the physician in the recorder/monitor role by documenting the case, balancing calibration, operating physiologic recorder, and calculating/reporting patient information from data gathered in the cardiac cath lab.
Review patient charts for indicators of risk, maintain the holding area, and assist in transporting patients.
Provide radiation protection to patient, staff and self according to prescribed safety standards.
Maintain controlled drug inventory according to policy; ensure crash cart and drug box are accurately supplied and dated. Recognize emergencies and initiate code procedures or administer first aid or CPR as needed.
Prepare and administer contrast media or medications under supervision of the Cardiologist.
Assist in maintaining inventory and ordering supplies.
Actively participate in product evaluation to determine best and most cost-effective product.
Notify coordinator when supplies are low.
Maintain daily work log and participate in follow-up on patients.
Rotate in an on-call status.
Actively participate in performance improvement processes including evaluation, reporting, and follow-up recommendations.

Qualifications

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

Competencies & Skills