Cardiac Cath Lab Tech II

TEEMA; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative healthcare provider is seeking a skilled Cardiac Cath Lab Tech II to join their dynamic team. In this pivotal role, you will demonstrate expertise in cardiac physiology and ECG interpretation while assisting in diagnostic and interventional procedures. Your contributions will ensure the highest standards of patient care and safety during complex cardiac procedures. If you are passionate about making a difference in patients' lives and thrive in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to excellence in cardiac care.

Qualifications

• Must have at least one year of experience in Cath Lab procedures.
• Knowledge of cardiac medications and ECG interpretation is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with orientation and training of Cath Lab staff.
• Monitor diagnostic cardiac catheter procedures and intervene as needed.
• Recognize and alert physicians to abnormalities in lab values.

Skills

Cardiac physiology

ECG interpretation

Cardiac medications knowledge

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)

Clinical laboratory values monitoring

Diagnostic cardiac catheterization

Interventional cardiology procedures

Team collaboration

Education

Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) certification

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Job description

Job Title:Cardiac Cath Lab Tech II
Job ID:79266
Location:Rochester, Michigan

What you will be doing:

• Demonstrates understanding of Cardiac, Vascular, Respiratory, and Renal, physiology and pathology. Assists with orientation and training of Cath Lab staff.

• Responsible for special projects and may include sitting in on relevant committees.

• Adheres to the principles of medical ethics as applied to the role of the Cardiac Cath Lab Tech II.

• Demonstrates thorough understanding of ECG and related medical terminology.

• Recognizes ECG waveform morphology, wave patterns and their significance, including lethal arrhythmias. Recognize and interpret ECG changes occurring in heart chamber enlargement and myocardial infarctions and is able to respond appropriately. (ACLS)

• List and describe the most common cardiac pathologies, including symptoms and treatments.

• Demonstrate an understanding of all of the Cardiac medications (Generic & Trade names) and the pharmacokinetics actions related to cardiac and vascular functions and properly documents the medications including indications for administration and dosages.

• Recognizes and alerts physicians to abnormalities with clinical laboratory values for Arterial Blood Gases, electrolytes, hemoglobin, BUN and creatinine.

• Demonstrates knowledge of cardiopulmonary resuscitation and is able to perform all components as a Cardiac Cath Lab Tech II for a patient undergoing a full cardiac arrest.

• Monitors a diagnostic cardiac catheter procedure. Intervenes appropriately during and after a lethal arrhythmia using ACLS standards if warranted.

• Identities coronary anatomy in cine angiographic projections. Identify cardiac pressure waveforms and informs Interventional Cardiologist when applicable.

• Calculates basic hemodynamic parameters using the recording computer.

• Records catheterization events in the database computer.17.

• Understands the necessary supplies required, can provide them and set up a table to perform a diagnostic cardiac catheterization.

• Describes the fundamental steps in a diagnostic heart catheterization and monitors a patient safely during the procedure.

• Performs cardiac outputs, O2 saturations and ACT (Activated Clotting Time) measurements.

• Monitors a percutaneous intervention and can differentiate between a PTCA, directional and mechanical rotation atherectomy.

• Full understanding of all extraction devices such as angiojet, rotoblator and laser revascularization devices. Ability to explain the indication and potential complications of thrombolytic therapy for Acute MI.

• Identify the benefits of supplementing angiographic imaging with intravascular ultrasound and Doppler velocimetry technologies.

• Describe the indications for electrophysiologic testing, permanent pacemaker implant, and therapeutic ablation of dysrhythmias and implantable cardioverter defibrillators.

• Ability to identify the main components of our Cath. Lab fluoroscopy system and gain the ability to utilize all of the necessary components to ensure that the Physician has the appropriate visibility to perform the procedure.

What you must have:

• Must have Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) certification.

• Must have BLS and ACLS Certs

• Must have experience at least a year experience scrubbing within Cath Lab, Diagnostics, PCI’s, Impellas, Balloon Pumps, Peripheral diagnostic interventions

• Structural Heart and EP (electrophysiology) experience preferred but not required.

• IR experience preferred but not required.

• Must have a team first mentality and help out when needed

For more information about TEEMA and to consider other career opportunities, please visit our website atwww.teemagroup.com