CARDIAC CATH LAB TECH / CVT (ARRT or RCIS)

Beebe Healthcare

Lewes (DE)

On-site

USD 47,000 - 72,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Referral bonuses

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Long-term sick accrual

Employer contribution plan

Disability insurance

Zero co-pay on prescriptions

529 savings plan

Life insurance

WorkAdvantage program

Employee assistance program

Pet insurance

Job summary

Beebe Healthcare in Lewes, Delaware, is seeking a skilled Cardiac Cath Tech to join our Cardiac Catheterization team. You will assist Cardiologists with diagnostic and interventional procedures, manage moderate sedation, and help ensure patient safety and comfort throughout the procedures.

You will operate and maintain lab equipment, apply radiologic and cardiovascular expertise, and participate in performance improvement within a collaborative care team.

Qualifications

Able to communicate effectively with patients, physicians and team members.
Maintain patient confidentiality and work under pressure.
Demonstrate creativity, initiative and problem-solving.

Responsibilities

Assist physicians with scrub duties and sterile technique.
Position patients and prepare trays for procedures.
Document cases and monitor data in the lab.
Provide radiation protection and safety for staff and patients.
Assist with contrast administration under supervision.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Calm under pressure

Discretion

Creativity & problem-solving

Education

Associates Degree preferred

RT (R) or RCIS preferred

Tools

Cardiac cath lab equipment

Radiology procedures

Job description

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.

In addition to competitive compensation and wellness benefits (medical, dental, vision, and prescription) Beebe Healthcare also offers:

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 Pers via WorkAdvantage
Employee Assistance Program
Pet Insurance

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

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), 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

Credentials