Cardiac Cath Lab Technician I

Staff_02 Halifax Staffing Inc.; Daytona Beach (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Halifax Health in Daytona Beach, FL is seeking a Cardiac Cath Lab Technician I to assist physicians during invasive cardiac procedures for adults and geriatric patients. You will measure, calculate and prepare test results and maintain patient records.

Requirements include an accredited degree in Radiologic Technology, Respiratory Therapy or Cardiovascular Technology, state registration (Florida or CCI), BLS and ACLS, and prior Cardiac Cath Lab experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Degree from an accredited program in Radiologic Technology, Respiratory Therapy or Cardiovascular Technology.
• State registration as a Technologist or Therapist (Florida or CCI).
• BLS and ACLS certification required.
• Previous Cardiac Cath Lab experience preferred.
• Ability to assist in diagnostic and interventional cath procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist invasive cardiac catheter lab procedures including diagnostic left/right heart catheterizations.
• Support temporary pacemakers, angioplasty, stenting, IVUS, rotablator, and closures.
• Maintain, test and sterilize equipment (injector, X-ray, defibrillator).
• Transport patients and provide patient education.
• Document and file chronological notes; perform related duties as assigned.
• Position requires on-call after hours, weekends, and holidays.

Skills

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

Cardiac cath lab experience

Education

Radiologic Technology degree

Respiratory Therapy degree

Cardiovascular Technology degree

Tools

X-ray equipment

Defibrillator

High pressure injector

Job description

Variable (United States of America) Cardiac Cath Lab Technician I

The Cardiac Cath Tech I assists the Cardiologist in the performance of invasive cardiac procedures on adult and geriatric patients. This Tech measures, calculates and prepares test results for evaluation. Will also be responsible for maintaining patient records for the department.

• A Degree from an accredited program in Radiologic Technology, Respiratory Therapy or Cardiovascular Technology.
• Technologist or Therapist must be registered by the state of Florida or CCI in their profession.
• BLS and ACLS Required.
• Previous experience in a Cardiac Cath Lab preferred.
• Must possess skills to provide assistance in diagnostic & interventional cath procedures.

• Assists with invasive cardiac catheter lab procedures on patients to include but not limited to:
  • diagnostic left and right heart catheterizations
  • temporary pacemakers
  • angioplasty
  • physiological monitoring
  • recording
  • stenting
  • IVUS
  • rotablator
  • closure devices
  • intra-aortic balloon pumping.
• Cleans, maintains, and tests equipment and instruments to include high pressure injector, X-ray equipment, defibrillator and surgical instruments.
• Patient transport and education.
• Types, files and charts chronological notes.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Position will require call for after-hours weekends, and holidays.

We're glad you're here. As a cornerstone of our community, we need strong, compassionate and talented medical professionals just like you. Our team works together to ensure that families receive the highest-quality care in a pleasant setting where they feel valued.

Recognized as one of the 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals™ in the United States by IBM Watson Health™, Halifax Health serves Volusia and Flagler counties, providing a continuum of health care services through a network of organizations including a tertiary hospital, two community hospitals, urgent care clinics, psychiatric services, a cancer treatment center with five outreach locations, the area’s largest hospice, a center for inpatient rehabilitation, outpatient rehabilitation clinics, primary care walk-in clinics, a clinic specializing in women’s health, a pediatric care community clinic, five pediatric medical practices, a home health care agency and an exclusive provider organization. Halifax Health offers the area’s only Level II Trauma Center, Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center (TSC), Center for Transplant Services, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Child and Adolescent Behavioral Services, complete Neurosurgical Services, OB Emergency Department and Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit that cares for babies born earlier than 28 weeks.