Cardiac Cath Lab Tech, PRN, Days

Piedmont Healthcare; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Macon Medical in Georgia seeks a Cath Lab Technologist to assist during diagnostic and interventional cardiac procedures. The role requires knowledge of infection control, sterile technique, and teamwork within the cardiac catheterization lab.

Candidates should have RCIS or a nursing/clinical background with appropriate licensure. Prior experience with Cath Lab equipment and direct cardiovascular patient care is valued.

Qualifications

• RCIS program completion or equivalent nursing/clinical program preferred.
• Licensure requirements per Georgia state law (RN/RCIS) required upon hire.
• Experience in healthcare imaging or related clinical areas is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians during invasive cardiac procedures in the Cath Lab.
• Maintain knowledge of Cath Lab equipment and sterile technique.
• Provide direct/indirect cardiovascular clinical care during procedures.

Skills

Infection control

Team collaboration

Direct patient care

Cath Lab knowledge

Education

RCIS program

Nursing/Respiratory/Paramedic/Imaging/Exercise physiology

Tools

Cath Lab Equipment

Job description

Overview:

Under the supervision of the Director of Cardiac Services, the incumbent performs duties involving direct patient care and operation of highly sophisticated radiographic and computer equipment in the interventional cardiac catheterization laboratory. The Technologist will assist the Cardiologist and/or Interventional Cardiologist during diagnostic and interventional cardiac procedures. The Technologist must possess a general knowledge of infection control guidelines, universal precautions, sterile procedures, and must work cohesively with a team.

Responsibilities:

Assists the physician in the performance of invasive cardiac procedures. Has thorough knowledge of all Cath Lab Equipment and maintenance of it and administers direct/indirect care to patients undergoing invasive cardiac procedures. Able to provide direct and indirect cardiovascular clinical care during established procedures.

Qualifications:

Education

• Graduate of an accredited a RCIS program Required or


• Graduate of an accredited program in nursing, respiratory, paramedic, imaging, or exercise physiology. Required

Work Experience

• 1 year Healthcare Imaging, Exercise Physiology, Paramedic, Respiratory, or RN experience Required or


• No experience required if a graduate of an RCIS program Required

Licenses and Certifications

• Based on healthcare experience (see above), applicable license. Upon Hire Required and


• RCIS - Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist If a graduate of RCIS program RCIS within 2 Years Required or


• RN - Registered Nurse - Georgia State Licensure and/or NLC/eNCL Multistate Licensure Upon Hire Required or


• RCES - Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist Upon Hire Required


• BCLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required and


• ACLS Upon Hire Required

Business Unit : Company Name:

Piedmont Macon Medical