Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist

Lee's Summit Medical Center; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Paid time off & family leave

401(k) with match

Tuition and certification support

Fertility and family building benefits

Job summary

Lee's Summit Medical Center is seeking a Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist to support invasive cardiology procedures in our catheterization labs. You will assist physicians and nursing staff, monitor patients, ensure sterile technique, and participate in on-call rotations with a 30-minute response window.

Qualified candidates will have Radiology Technologist or Invasive Cardiovascular Technology training, BCLS and ACLS certifications, RCIS/RT licensure preferred, and relevant Cath Lab experience or

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Radiology Technologist program or Invasive Cardiovascular Technology program preferred.
• Two years of current Cath Lab experience may substitute for program completion.
• Current BCLS certification within 30 days and maintained.
• ACLS certification within 6 months of employment.
• RCIS or RT licensure preferred.
• New CVT graduate must attain credential within 1 year of eligibility date.
• One year of Cath Lab experience or equivalent clinical experience.
• On-the-job training may substitute for completed programs for highly experienced candidates.

Responsibilities

• Assist with diagnostic and therapeutic invasive cardiology procedures in cath labs.
• Demonstrate radiographic imaging principles, patient monitoring, and arrhythmia recognition.
• Maintain sterile technique.
• Collect data for databases, outcomes analysis, and improvement.
• Carry out additional duties to ensure efficient department operation.
• Participate in on-call rotation and respond within 30 minutes.

Education

Accredited Radiology Technologist program or Invasive Cardiovascular Technology program

Job description

Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering respectful, compassionate care, and where the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual is recognized. Submit your application for the opportunity below: Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist

Job Summary And Qualifications

Cath LabTechnicians are Cardiovascular Technologists who work in our facilities and run tests on heart health. They assist with the insertion of catheters into the heart and are responsible for measuring and administering special fluids.

Schedule

Monday-Friday, 0700-1530. Call required, 12 days of call a month (includes weekend shifts and holidays)

What you will do in this role:

• Under the general supervision of the Cath Lab Supervisor and the CV Services Director, the Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist, in cooperation with the physicians and nursing personnel, assists with diagnostic and therapeutic invasive cardiology patient procedures in the catheterization labs.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of radiographic imaging, patient physiologic monitoring and cardiac arrhythmias recognition.
• Complies with principles of sterile technique.
• Collects and assembles data for database, outcome analysis and performance improvement.
• Responsible for carrying out any other activities assigned by the Cath Lab Supervisor or CV Services Director to ensure the department runs effectively and efficiently.
• The Cath Lab Tech must participate in the on-call rotation and respond within 30 minutes to the Cath Lab when on call.

What qualifications you will need:

• Graduate of an accredited Radiology Technologist program or Invasive Cardiovascular Technology program preferred.
• Two years of current experience in Cath lab may be substituted for completion of Radiology Technologist program or invasive cardiovascular technologist (CVT) program completion.
• Current BCLS certification required within 30 days of start date and maintained.
• ACLS certification required within 6 months of employment.
• Active RCIS (Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist) or RT licensure preferred.
• If a new Invasive CVT graduate, must attain credential within 1 year of eligibility date.
• One year of experience in Cath lab, or equivalent clinical experience as part of educational program.
• OJT with current 10 years or more of experience may be substituted for completion of Radiology Technologist program, Invasive Cardiovascular Technology program and RCIS (Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist).

Benefits

Lee's Summit Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Lee's Summit Medical Center is an 80+ bed full-service hospital. We serve Lee’s Summit and surrounding areas. Our services are supported by more than 300 physicians who represent more than 40 specialties. We have more than 500 highly trained colleagues and 60 volunteers. Our services and specialties include cardiology, cancer care, endoscopy, emergency services, imaging, neurology, pain management, and pulmonology. We offer physical therapy, speech-language pathology, occupational therapy, sports medicine, respiratory care, women’s care, and an array of surgical services. We have a dually-accredited Chest Pain and Primary Stroke Center. Our trained staff and experienced Medical Staff are ready to treat our community. Our hospital is affiliated with HCA Healthcare Midwest Health. HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses. "There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.