Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist I

Christiana Care Health Services, Inc.; Town of Christiana (WI); On-site; USD 54,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Christiana Care Health System is seeking a Cardiac Cath Lab professional to prepare patients for invasive procedures and assist physicians during catheterization, PTCA, or EP studies. You will rotate through all aspects of the laboratory to ensure safe, efficient care for diverse patient populations.

Qualifications include completion of relevant imaging or nursing programs and cardiac catheterization experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Completion of registered X-Ray Technologist or Cardiovascular Technologist program or accredited Licensed Practical Nurse Program.
• Cardiac Catheterization experience preferred.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.

Responsibilities

• Prepares a patient for cardiac catheterization, PTCA, or EP study and maintains sterile techniques.
• Assists the physician as a scrub person during a cardiac catheterization or PTCA.
• Monitors the patient during the cardiac catheterization.
• Develops the film after each procedure and maintains the quality control of the darkroom.
• Anticipates the activities of each existing catheterization lab and keeps the schedule flowing consistently.
• Maintains proper customer services with all areas that interact with laboratory.
• Keeps a neat and clean work environment.
• Reviews normal blood work when checking a patients chart pre-cath and reports to RN or physician as necessary.

Skills

Heart anatomy

Rhythms/Pressures

Radiation safety

Darkroom techniques

Computer terminal use

Professional communication

CPR knowledge

Education

Registered X-Ray Technologist program

Cardiovascular Technologist program

Licensed Practical Nurse program

Tools

Darkroom equipment

Radiology imaging equipment

Computer terminals

Job description

Christiana Care Health System is seeking a Cardiac Cath Lab professional to prepare patients for invasive procedures and assist physicians during catheterization, PTCA, or EP studies. You will rotate through all aspects of the laboratory to ensure safe, efficient care for diverse patient populations.

Qualifications include completion of relevant imaging or nursing programs and cardiac catheterization experience preferred.