Cardiac Cath Lab Tech, Cath Lab, Full Time, Flex-Day Shift, Job ID # 1896940

Palmetto General Hospital; Florida; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Palmetto General Hospital is seeking a Paramedic/CV Cath Lab support professional to prepare for and monitor diagnostic and interventional procedures. You will set up equipment, perform hemodynamic calculations, and assist with electrophysiological studies and various procedures in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires Florida licensure and certifications (BLS/ACLS) with English communication skills and the ability to work under stress while maintaining patient care standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year experience as a Paramedic in hospital or pre-hospital setting.
• Must obtain Cardiovascular Tech, Cardiac Cath Tech or ARRT certification within 12 months of hire.
• Effective oral and written communication skills in English.
• Visual and hearing senses adequate to assist with varied operative procedures and surgeon's directives.
• Ability to perform in fast-paced, stressful environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for and monitor diagnostic and interventional procedures.
• Set up and break down equipment; perform hemodynamic calculations for patient reports.
• Assist with electrophysiological studies, pacemaker insertions, and endovascular procedures.
• Maintain composure and courtesy to patients and families in a fast-paced setting.

Skills

Cardiac care

Interventional support

Effective communication

Education

BLS certification

ACLS certification

State of Florida Paramedic License

Foreign Medical Graduate with FL license

Surgical Assistant/Surgical Technician Certification

CVT/CCT/ARRT Certification (within 12 months)

Job description

Position Summary:

Knowledge of physiological, psychosocial and therapeutic components specific to assisting the appropriate treatment, and prioritizing of patients. Prepares for and monitors diagnostic and interventional procedures, electrophysiological studies, pacemaker insertions, intra-aortic balloon pumps, structural heart procedures and endovascular procedures. Sets up & breaks down equipment; performs hemodynamic calculations for patient reports. Able to work well in a fast paced environment, while maintaining composure and courtesy to patients and families.

Position Qualification: (Training, Education, Experience, Skills and Abilities)

• Minimum one year experience as a Paramedic in the hospital or Pre-Hospital setting or related experience. Knowledge base requisite to the assessment and care for the cardiac / vascular patient.
• Must obtain Cardiovascular Tech, Cardiac Cath Tech or ARRT certification within 12 months of hire
• Effective oral and written communication skills in the English Language.
• Visual and hearing senses must be adequate to assist with varied operative procedures and surgeon's verbal directives.
• Ability to perform effectively in fast paced, stressful environment.

Required Licenses/Certifications:

• BLS certification from the American Heart Association Required
• ACLS certification from the American Heart Association Required
• State of Florida Paramedic License OR
• Foreign Medical Graduate with a State of Florida License OR
• Surgical Assitant/Surgical Technician Certification
• CVT, CCT or ARRT Certification (within 12 months of hire)

Communication Skills:

Ability to effectively communicate in writing and orally with all levels of the organization.