CARDIAC CATH LAB TECHNOLOGIST (AART OR RCIS)

Beebe Healthcare; Lewes (DE); Vor Ort; USD 46.535 - 72.131; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Sign-on and Referral Bonuses

Tuition Assistance up to $5,000

Paid Time Off

Employer Contribution Plan

Free Short and Long-Term Disability for Full Time employees

Pet Insurance

Zusammenfassung

A healthcare facility is seeking a skilled Cardiac Cath Technologist to join the Invasive Cardiology team in Lewes, DE. In this full-time role, you will assist cardiologists with diagnostic and interventional procedures, ensure patient safety, and operate specialized equipment. The position requires strong communication skills and certifications in cardiovascular technology. Offering a salary range of $33.78 to $52.36 per hour, with additional benefits like tuition assistance and sign-on bonuses.

Qualifikationen

• Effective and cooperative communication with patients and team members.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality under pressure.
• Required - Cardiovascular Technician (CVT) with fluoroscopy certification.
• Preferred - RT (R) or RCIS, with a valid Delaware Radiation License.

Aufgaben

• Assist in cardiac procedures, ensuring safety and efficacy.
• Maintain equipment and perform sterilization techniques.
• Document patient information during procedures.
• Participate in supply management and inventory control.
• Engage in emergency response procedures.

Kenntnisse

Effective communication

Ability to work under pressure

Patient confidentiality

Problem-solving skills

Customer service skills

Ausbildung

Associates Degree

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

Beebe Healthcare is seeking a skilled and dedicated Cardiac Cath Technologist to join our dynamic Invasive Cardiology 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.

Benefits

• Sign-on and Referral Bonuses for select positions
• Tuition Assistance up to $5,000
• Paid Time Off
• Long Term Sick accrual
• Employer Contribution Plan
• Free Short and Long-Term Disability for Full Time employees
• Zero copay for drugs on prescription plan for certain conditions
• College Bound 529 Savings Plan
• Life Insurance
• Beebe Perks via WorkAdvantage
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance

Location

Lewes, DE

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a complete working knowledge of all equipment within the department. Maintains a knowledge of sterile supplies and techniques utilized for procedures in the area of responsibility.
• Assists physician with scrub duties utilizing sterile technique to prevent cross-contamination, set-up trays and prepare and position patient.
• Assists 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.
• Assists physician in the recorder/monitor role documenting the case, balancing calibration and operating physiologic recorder and calculates and reports patient information from data gathered in the cardiac cath lab.
• Reviews patient chart for appropriate information such as indicators which may indicate risk to the patient, maintains the holding area and assists in transporting patients. Provides radiation protection to patient, staff and self according to prescribed safety standards.
• Maintains controlled drug inventory according to prescribed controlled drug policy. Assures that the crash cart and drug box are accurately supplied and dated.
• Recognizes emergency situations and can initiate code procedures or administer first aid or CPR as needed.
• Prepare and administer contrast media or medications under supervision of the Cardiologist.
• Assists in maintaining inventory and ordering supplies.
• Actively participates in product evaluation to determine best and most cost effective product.
• Notifies coordinator when supplies are low.
• Maintains daily work log and participates in the follow-up on patients.
• Rotates in an on-call status.
• Actively participates in performance improvement process to include evaluating, 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), able to perform fluoroscopy
• Preferred - RT (R) or RCIS. Must be licensed with the State of Delaware, Radiation License in order to use fluoroscopy

Essential Competencies & Skills

• Clear Communication Skills Both Written And Verbal
• Able To Keep Confidential Information Regarding Patients, Team Members
• Able To Withstand Crisis Situations
• Has Skills To Provides 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

Salary: USD $33.78/Hr. to $52.36/Hr.

Employment type: Full-time