Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist (Full-Time, 4 10's-hour shift)

Washington-Regional-Medical-Center; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville, AR is seeking a Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist to provide direct patient care and support during diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterization procedures. You will scrub, circulate, operate imaging and monitoring equipment, and assist the care team in a fast-paced Cath Lab environment.

Must be a graduate of an accredited Radiology Technologist program with AR Radiology Tech license or RCIS, ARRT registry within 1 year, and BLS; ACLS

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Radiology Technologist program.
• Arkansas Radiology Tech license or RCIS is required.
• ARRT registry within 1 year of hire; BLS required; ACLS within 3 months.

Responsibilities

• Prepare procedure rooms, equipment, supplies, and patients for diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterization.
• Scrub, circulate, and support sterile technique during procedures.
• Operate imaging and hemodynamic monitoring equipment and ensure patient safety.

Skills

Cardiac imaging

Patient care

Team communication

Education

Accredited Radiology Technologist program

Tools

Fluoroscopy equipment

Hemodynamic monitoring

Job description

Organization Overview, Mission, Vision, and ValuesOur mission is to improve the health of people in the communities we serve through compassionate, high-quality care, prevention, and wellness education. Washington Regional Medical System is a community-owned, locally governed, non-profit health care system located in Northwest Arkansas in the heart of Fayetteville, which is consistently ranked among the Best Places to live in the country. Our 425-bed medical center has been named the #1 hospital in Arkansas for five consecutive years by U.S. News & World Report. We employ 3,200+ team members and serve the region with over 40 clinic locations, the region’s only Level II trauma center, and five Centers of Excellence - the Washington Regional J.B. Hunt Transport Services Neuroscience Institute; Washington Regional Walker Heart Institute; Washington Regional Women and Infants Center; Washington Regional Total Joint Center; and Washington Regional Pat Walker Center for Seniors.Position SummaryThe Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist reports to the Assistant Director, Cardiac Cath Lab. This position is responsible for providing direct patient care and technical support during diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterization procedures. The technologist assists physicians and the care team by preparing patients, maintaining sterile technique, operating imaging and hemodynamic monitoring equipment, scrubbing and circulating during procedures, and monitoring patient status throughout the procedure. This role supports safe, efficient, high-quality care for patients undergoing cardiac catheterization and related cardiovascular procedures.Essential Position ResponsibilitiesPrepare procedure rooms, equipment, supplies, and patients for diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterization procedures.Assist physicians during cardiac catheterization procedures by scrubbing, circulating, and supporting sterile technique in accordance with department standards.Operate and maintain imaging, fluoroscopy, hemodynamic monitoring, and related cath lab equipment within scope of practice and training.Monitor patient condition during procedures, recognize changes in patient status, and promptly communicate concerns to the physician and care team.Assist with patient positioning, preparation, transport, and post-procedure room turnover to support safe and efficient patient flow.Document procedure-related information accurately and support appropriate charge capture, image management, and clinical record completion.Maintain required competencies, radiation safety practices, infection prevention standards, and department policies related to cardiac cath lab operations.Collaborate professionally with physicians, nurses, technologists, patients, families, and other members of the care team.Participate in emergency response and life-saving measures, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation and defibrillation, as appropriate.Participate in on-call coverage according to the established department call schedule, as assigned.QualificationsEducation: Must be a graduate of an accredited Radiology Technologist programLicensure and Certifications: Arkansas Radiology Tech license or RCIS, required. ARRT registry required within 1 year. BLS, required. ACLS required within 3 months of hire.Experience: Previous experience in an acute care setting or in a radiology setting, preferred.Work Environment: This position will spend 90% of the time walking and/or standing while pushing, pulling, lifting, and/or carrying up to 50 lbs. This position will spend 10% of the time sitting while performing work in a standard office environment. This position will be exposed to communicable diseases, bodily fluids, and radiation. This position serves a cultural and linguistically diverse patient population.Notice: This job description is designed to provide an overview of the essential and principal duties and responsibilities of the position. The job description is not designed or intended to cover or set forth a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Washington Regional reserves the right in its absolute discretion to change duties, responsibilities or activities or assign new duties, responsibilities, or activities at any time with or without notice. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.