Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist - Day Shift

Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 44,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life & Disability Insurance

FSA/HSA Options

Paid time off

Parental leave

Tuition & certification reimbursement

Well-being programs

Employee discounts

On-Demand Pay

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Mercyhealth Hospital and Trauma Center in Janesville, WI is seeking a Cardiac Catheterization Technologist I to support the Cardiac Cath Lab during diagnostic and interventional procedures. You will prepare equipment, maintain a sterile field, assist physicians, and monitor patients in a fast-paced, safety-focused environment.

Responsibilities include inventory management, staff training, policy development, and active participation in quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AMA accredited Radiologic Technology program or equivalent.
• Two years experience as Cardiac Catheterization Tech I or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Assists Cardiologist during diagnostic cardiac catheterization and complex coronary interventions.
• Maintains Cath lab inventory and equipment.
• Trains and orients new staff.
• Assists with policy development and procedural reviews.
• Participates in Quality Assessment and Improvement activities.
• May require flexible hours and overtime during peak periods.
• Is on the on-call roster as needed.

Skills

Cardiac catheterization

Sterile technique

Assist physicians

Inventory maintenance

Training staff

Policy development

Quality improvement

On-call readiness

Education

AMA-accredited Radiologic Technology program

2 years as Cardiac Catheterization Tech I

Job description

OVERVIEW

This position will support the Cardiac Cath Lab at the Mercyhealth Hospital and Trauma Center. In the Cardiac Cath Lab, the technologist will support cardiac procedures. They will be skilled in preparing equipment, maintaining a sterile field, assisting physicians, and monitoring patients and will work efficiently in fast-paced environments with a strong focus on safety and quality care.

Schedule

40 hours per week

Shift

Variable Day Shift Hours Starting at 7:00A; 1 weeknight call shift and 1 weekend of on-call per month

Location

Mercyhealth Hospital and Trauma Center - Janesville, WI

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs functions of Cardiac Catheterization Tech I.
• Assists Cardiologist during diagnostic cardiac catheterization, but has additional knowledge and skills to assist during complex coronary interventional procedures utilizing adjunctive therapies in the treatment of coronary artery disease.
• Assists in the maintenance of Cath lab inventory.
• Assists with training and orientation of new staff.
• Assists with development, review and implementation of policies and procedures.
• Participates in Quality Assessment and Improvement.
• May be required to work flexible hours and overtime during peak periods.
• Participates in the on-call roster.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Cath Lab Coordinator or Heart Program Director.

Education and Experience

Graduate of an AMA accredited Radiologic Technology program or equivalent
Two years experience as Cardiac Catheterization Tech I or equivalent

Certification and Licensure

AART registered or registry eligible
Wisconsin State Radiology Technologist License
Cardiovascular Technologist registered or registry eligible
BLS Certification
ACLS Certification (preferred)

Special Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Must be able to wear 15-pound lead apron.

PAY RANGE

$32.47 - $48.70

Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life & Disability Insurance
• FSA/HSA Options
• Generous, accruing paid time off
• Paid Parental and caregiver leave
• Career advancement and educational opportunities
• Tuition and certification reimbursement
• Certification Reimbursement
• Well-being Programs
• Employee Discounts
• On-Demand Pay
• Financial Education
• Annual recognition/awards events
• Partner appreciation days
• Family entertainment/attractions discount
• Community service/improvement opportunities

At Mercyhealth, we don’t simply hire people, we empower employee-partners who are passionate about making lives better. As an integrated health system, we deliver exceptional, coordinated across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.

Mercyhealth has been nationally recognized for our people and culture, including:

• #1 in the nation on AARP’s Best Employers for Workers Over 50
• One of Working Mother magazine’s 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers
• A Top 50 Company and Top 10 Nonprofit for Executive Women