Cardiac Cath Lab Tech - Full Time Days + Call

Northeast Georgia Health System Inc; Gainesville, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeast Georgia Health System is seeking a Cardiac Cath Lab professional to assist in procedures under physician supervision, maintaining sterile technique and supporting care for critically ill patients across adolescent to geriatric ages in the Cath Lab department.

Qualified candidates will hold RCIS/RT(R)/RRT/RCVT or equivalent licensure, plus BLS/ACLS, with an associate degree in Allied Health preferred and at least 1 year of critical care experience.

Qualifications

• Must hold RCIS/RT(R)/RRT/RCVT or equivalent licensure.
• In lieu of registry, Paramedic license or Practical Nurse license accepted.
• Current BLS and ACLS certification required.
• Associates Degree in Allied Health preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains sterile technique during invasive procedures and monitors equipment.
• Sets up and prepares procedure room and supplies.
• Assists physician during percutaneous and open cases with catheter care and equipment.
• Operates and troubleshoots fluoroscopy and radiology equipment as needed.
• Documents pre-, intra-, and post-procedure data in the EMR and billing system.
• May participate in call shifts with 30-minute response time.
• Supports team and participates in ongoing education and PI activities.

Skills

RCIS

RT(R)

RRT

RCVT

Paramedic license

Practical Nurse license

BLS

ACLS

Education

Associates Degree in Allied Health

Job description

Job Category: Allied Health Work Shift/Schedule: 10 Hr Morning - Afternoon

Northeast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities.

About the Role

Our Cardiac Cath and Structural Heart Labs offer a dynamic, high-acuity environment ideal for clinicians who thrive in fast-paced, complex care settings.

Job Summary

Under the supervision of a credentialed Physician, assists in Cardiac Cath procedures while maintaining a sterile field. Performs various procedures that require independent judgment, high level of skill proficiency and extensive knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the heart. Assists with care of critically ill patients. The scope of care includes age group adolescent thru geriatric. Cath Lab department only.

Minimum Job Qualifications

• Licensure or other certifications: Registered Cardio Interventional Specialist (RCIS), Registered Radiologic Technologist (RT(R)), Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), or Registered Cardiovascular Technologist (RCVT) required.
• In lieu of registry, Paramedic license or a License as a Practical Nurse will be accepted.
• Current BLS and ACLS certification required.
• Educational Requirements: Other.
• Minimum Experience: Graduate of an accredited RCIS or ASRT program required or a minimum of one (1) year of critical care (CCU, ICU, CVICU, ER) experience working in the job classifications noted above.
• Other: Preferred Job Qualifications
• Preferred Licensure or other certifications: Preferred Educational Requirements: Associates Degree in Allied Health field.
• Preferred Experience: Other: Job Specific and Unique Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Good interpersonal skills Good assessment skills Ability to operate technical equipment

Essential Tasks and Responsibilities

• Ensures that correct patient data is entered into x-ray computer and that correct technical factors for each patient are selected to achieve optimal picture quality.
• Ensures that correct preop paperwork is completed.
• Preps the procedure room and equipment for procedure to be performed, to include cleaning, removal of trash, and restocking of room between cases.
• Maintains sterile technique throughout invasive procedures, at the end of the procedure, assures that the surgical equipment is placed in the appropriate containers and taken to SPD.
• Prepares for procedure in terms of sterile supplies required.
• Ensures patients are prepped and draped appropriately, maintaining privacy and confidentiality.
• Assists the Physician during both percutaneous and open cases cases as evidenced by knowledge of selected equipment, selection and care of catheters, sheaths guidewires, and other necessary supplies.
• Trained in vascular sheath removal with adequate hemostasis.
• If credentialed, has ability to deploy vascular closure devices using proper sterile technique.
• Performs and rotates through functions of scrub, circulating (not administering medications), and monitoring positions.
• Sets up, operates, and troubleshoots fluoroscopy and digital radiological equipment, including post processing of films and cine.
• Ensures that required pre-, intra-, and post- procedure is present and accurate when documenting in the patient EMR.
• Prepares and operates specialized equipment found in the EVOR environment.
• Performs and documents daily operational functions on procedure room equipment on designated documentation form.
• Ensures that patient procedures/supply charges are accurate prior to placing in charging/billing system.
• Ability to take call shifts with a response time of 30 minutes.
• Maintains a team environment and culture.
• Assumes responsibility for own personal and professional development.
• Assists in orientation of new staff and/or serves as a mentor.
• Serves as facilitator between staff and Manager providing feedback as necessary.
• Completes unit based skills annually.
• Attends mandatory educational classes pertaining to new equipment, procedures, supplies, and new technology.
• Responsible for continuing education for required certifications.
• Assists with the documentation for the department's PI programs and participates in the department's process improvement initiatives.

Physical Demands

• Weight Lifted: Up to 100 lbs, Frequently 31-65% of time
• Weight Carried: Up to 50 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time
• Vision: Moderate, Occasionally 0-30% of time
• Kneeling/Stooping/Bending: Occasionally 0-30% Standing/Walking: Occasionally 0-30%
• Pushing/Pulling: Occasionally 0-30% Intensity of Work: Frequently 31-65%
• Job Requires: Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking, Keyboarding
• Working at NGHS means being part of something special: a team invested in you as a person, an employee, and in helping you reach your goals.

NGHS: Opportunities start here.

Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.

Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) is a non‑profit on a mission of improving the health of our community in all we do.

Our team cares for more than 1 million people across the region through five hospitals and a variety of outpatient locations.

Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) has campuses in Gainesville, Braselton, Winder, Dahlonega and Demorest – with a total of more than 850 beds and more than 1,200 medical staff members representing more than 60 specialties.

Learn more at www.nghs.com.