Cardiac Cath Lab Tech I Electrophysiology

Henry Ford Health; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Job summary

Henry Ford Health in Detroit is seeking a Cardiac Cath Lab Tech I to assist physicians during diagnostic and interventional procedures, performing scrub or monitor functions while ensuring patient safety in the Cardiovascular Lab. You will operate and maintain CCL equipment and respond to arrhythmias per emergency protocols.

This role requires education in Allied Health Sciences, at least 1 year of clinical cath lab or radiology experience, and certifications in BCLS and ACLS within six months

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Graduate of an accredited Allied Health Sciences program (e.g. Cardiovascular Technology, Radiologic Technology, Respiratory Therapy, Exercise Science, Cardiac/Vascular Sonography) or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year clinical experience preferably in Cath Lab or Radiology; registry eligible.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians during diagnostic and interventional procedures by scrub or monitor functions.
• Operate and maintain CCL equipment and supplies.
• Ensure patient safety in the CCL and respond to cardiac arrhythmias per emergency protocols, including external pacemaker/defibrillator operation.

Skills

Patient safety awareness

Verbal communication

Analytical thinking

Education

High School diploma or GED

Cardiovascular Technology / Radiologic Technology program

1 year clinical experience in Cath Lab/Radiology

Job description

Job Description

_ ***** $5,000 Sign-On Bonus *****_

Location: Henry Ford Detroit

Department: Electrophysiology

Schedule: 40hrs, Day Shift

_ GENERAL SUMMARY:_

• The Cardiac Cath Lab Tech I works as a member of the Cardiovascular Lab (CCL) team of medical professionals.
• Under the direct supervision, is responsible for assisting physicians during diagnostic and interventional procedures by performing Scrub or Monitor functions.
• Responsible for the operation and maintenance of equipment and supplies in the CCL.
• Responsible for patient safety in the CCL and must be able to recognize cardiac arrhythmias and respond according to emergency protocols, operate external cardiac pacemaker and defibrillator.

Qualifications:
Qualifications

_ EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:_

• High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
• Graduate of an accredited program in Allied Health Sciences (e.g. Cardiovascular Technology, Radiologic Technology, Respiratory Therapy, Exercise Science, or Cardiac or Vascular Sonography, or equivalent academic program and experience.)
• Minimum of one (1) year clinical experience preferably in Cath Lab or in Radiology and/or registry eligible.

_ CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:_

• Valid BCLS certification required/ACLS certification required within six (6) months of hire.
• Licensure or Certification in degree field preferred.
• Interpersonal and communication skills necessary in order to develop and maintain a wide variety of cooperative working relationships and convey information clearly and consistently through verbal and written medium.
• Analytical ability necessary in order to determine best method of providing requested test based on the specifics of each individual case.