Cardiac Cath Lab Tech, PRN, Days

Piedmont Healthcare Inc.; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Macon Medical is seeking a Technologist to assist in the interventional cardiac catheterization laboratory under the Cardiovascular Service Director. The role involves direct patient care, operation of Cath Lab equipment, and teamwork with Cardiologists during diagnostic and interventional procedures.

Candidates should have RCIS or related nursing/tech degrees, with licensure as applicable. Strong infection control and sterile technique knowledge is essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of infection control guidelines, universal precautions and sterile procedures.
• Experience or training in invasive cardiac procedures and Cath Lab operations.
• RN/RCIS-based licensure or equivalents required by hire.

Responsibilities

• Assists physicians during invasive cardiac procedures; operates Cath Lab equipment; provides direct and indirect cardiovascular care during procedures.

Skills

Infection control

Direct patient care

Team collaboration

Education

RCIS program graduate

Nursing/Respiratory/Paramedic/Imaging/Exercise physiology degree

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