Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist-Day Shift

CO01 Southern Illinois Hospital Services Inc.; Carbondale (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Hospital of Carbondale in Carbondale, IL is seeking an experienced cardiovascular scrub/assist role in the cath lab. You will support physicians during invasive procedures, including coronary angiograms, stent placement, pacemaker/ICD and peripheral vascular work, with emphasis on patient monitoring and safety.

The position is Day shift, Per Diem, requiring RN or Radiology licensure, RCIS preferred, and 2+ years cath lab experience.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Nursing or Radiology Technology required.
• RCIS certification in lieu of Associates Degree considered.
• Current RN Illinois License or x-ray license required; ARRT required for RT(R) techs.
• ACLS required for RNs; BLS required for RT(R).

Responsibilities

• Tier I - scrubs, x-rays, circulates, or monitors: left heart caths, right heart caths, coronary interventions and diagnostic peripheral vascular angiograms.
• Tier II – Scrubs, x-rays, circulates, or monitors: peripheral vascular interventions, complex coronary interventions and Biventricular cardiac devices.
• Tier III - Scrubs, x-rays, circulates, or monitors: AAAs, carotid stents, watchman, TAVR/TMVR, ASD/PFO procedures.
• Assist in daily management of inventory (All levels).

Skills

Critical care nursing

Radiology/cardiology imaging

Cath lab experience

Education

Associates Degree in Nursing

RCIS certification in lieu of Associates Degree

Job description

Location: Carbondale, IL Shift: Day Time Type: Per Diem Facility/Clinic Name: Memorial Hospital of Carbondale

Position Summary

Responsible for assisting physicians with invasive cardiovascular procedures such as coronary angiograms, stent placement, pacemaker/ICD insertion and replacement, peripheral vascular angiograms and hemodynamic monitoring

Education

Associates Degree in Nursing or Radiology Technology required. RCIS certification with at least 2 years cath lab experience will be considered in lieu of Associates Degree.

Licenses and Certification

Current RN Illinois License or x-ray license required ARRT required for RT(R) techs RCIS certification is preferred to attain Tier III. ACLS required for RN’s BLS required for RT(R)

Experience and Skills

Technical Experience: 2 years clinical experience in critical care nursing or radiology/cardiology imaging preferred.

Role Specific Responsibilities

• Tier I - scrubs, x-rays, circulates, or monitors: left heart caths, right heart caths, coronary interventions and diagnostic peripheral vascular angiograms
• Tier II – Scrubs, x-rays, circulates, or monitors: peripheral vascular interventions, complex coronary interventions and Biventricular cardiac devices.
• Tier III -Scrubs, x-rays, circulates, or monitors: for AAAs, carotid stents, watchman, TAVR/TMVR, and ASD/PFO procedures.
• Assist in daily management of inventory (All levels)

Compensation

(Commensurate with experience): $33.09 To $51.29

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