Cardiac Cath Lab Tech, PRN, Days

Piedmont-Healthcare; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Macon Medical in Georgia is seeking a skilled Cath Lab Technologist to assist physicians during diagnostic and interventional cardiac procedures in the interventional suite. The role requires RCIS or equivalent RN/Imaging background, licensure, and strong infection control knowledge; you will work with a cohesive team to ensure patient safety and optimal outcomes.

You will operate highly sophisticated radiographic and computer equipment, ensure equipment readiness, and participate in

Qualifications

• Graduate of an RCIS program or graduate of nursing, respiratory, paramedic, imaging, or exercise physiology.
• 1 year healthcare imaging, exercise physiology, paramedic, respiratory, or RN experience; RCIS grads exempt.
• Applicable license(s) required (see above).

Responsibilities

• Assist Cardiologist during diagnostic and interventional cardiac procedures.
• Operate and maintain cath lab equipment; provide direct/indirect patient care.
• Follow infection control guidelines and sterile procedures; support team.

Skills

Cath Lab

Invasive procedures

Patient care

Teamwork

Education

RCIS program

RN/imaging/paramedical program

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