Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist

Southcoast Health System; Fall River (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403B Retirement Plan with company match

Tuition assistance

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Southcoast Health System is looking for a Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist to join their team at Charlton Memorial Hospital in Fall River, MA. This role includes performing patient assessments and assisting interventional cardiologists in procedures.

The ideal candidate will have completed an accredited Radiologic Technology program, hold necessary certifications, and possess a commitment to patient care and safety.

This position offers a substantial $10,000 sign-on bonus along with competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of an accredited program in Radiologic Technology or RCIS.
• One year experience as a Scrub Assistant in a cardiac cath lab preferred.
• Current RT licensure in Massachusetts and certification from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required.
• Preferred post-primary certification in Cardiac/Cardiovascular Interventional Radiology.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical patient care and technical duties in the cardiac cath lab.
• Assist interventional cardiologist in cardiac procedures.
• Document patient data within the hemodynamic system.

Skills

Patient assessment

Technical proficiency in cardiac procedures

Documentation skills

Patient education

Education

Accredited program in Radiologic Technology

Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS)

Tools

EPIC system

Job description

Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist

*$10,000 new hire sign-on bonus for this position. (rehires termed more than 1 year also eligible)*

Hours: 40hrs

Shift: Day Shift, 7:00am - 4:30pm Monday through Friday with rotating day off, on call required

Location: Charlton Memorial Hospital - Fall River, MA

Responsibilities

Under the general supervision and direction of the Manager of the Cardiac Cath Lab or designee. The technologist performs diversified clinical patient care, technical and related duties within cardiac cath lab or structural heart as part of an interdisciplinary care team. Assume responsibility for each assigned patient, perform patient assessments, and correlate clinical findings with exam/procedure request. Assist interventional or invasive cardiologist in performing cardiac cath or structural heart procedures. Obtain pertinent hemodynamic and angiographic information from patient*s and document all data within the hemodynamic system and EPIC. Perform patient education related to the procedure. Select technical factors/ parameters/sequences to produce quality images. Apply the principles of ALARA to minimize exposure to patient, self, and others.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of an accredited program in Radiologic Technology or graduation from an accredited program in Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS).
• One years experience as a Scrub Assistant in a cardiac catheterization/EP lab/Structural Heart is preferred.
• Current RT licensure in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Registration with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) is required.
• Post-primary certification from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Cardiac/Cardiovascular Interventional Radiology RT (CI) or (CV) is preferred.
• Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal Influenza and the COVID 19 virus or to be exempt from the requirement for medical or personal reasons by signing a statement certifying you are choosing to be exempt from vaccination once hired

Benefits

• A culture of well-being that embraces, respects, and celebrates the rich diversity of one another and the communities we serve
• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package
• Generous Earned Time Off Package
• Employee Wellbeing Program
• 403B Retirement Plan with company match
• Tuition assistance / Federal Loan Forgiveness programs
• Professional growth opportunities and customized leadership training

Available to regular status employees who are scheduled to work a minimum of 20 hours.

Southcoast Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.