Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist II – Structural Heart Lead

ChristianaCare; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 56,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Employee assistance program

Job summary

ChristianaCare in Newark, DE, seeks an experienced Cath Lab Specialist to support cardiac catheterization and structural heart procedures. You will assist in procedures, mentor staff, and ensure sterile technique and patient safety across neonatal to geriatric populations.

The role requires ARRT or CVT certification, 3 years of cath lab experience, and BCLS/ACLS. On-site work with competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth are provided.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved school of radiologic technology with ARRT Licensure or CVT school.
• Three years cardiac catheterization or EP experience. BCLS certified.
• ACLS Certified.

Responsibilities

• Provides proficient technical and clinical support for cardiac catheterization lab and structural heart procedures including TAVR, EVAR, ADS/PFO Closures, Left Atrial Appendage Procedures, Mitraclip and other procedures deemed appropriate for the structural heart lab and cardiac cath lab.
• Assist with instruction of new staff and provision of ongoing staff education related to specialized equipment located within the Cardiac Catheterization Lab and Structural Heart Lab and serves as in a leadership role to support team training.
• Acts as a preceptor for new employees and resource for less experienced staff in specific area of expertise to improve clinical practice.
• Serves as a mentor for others in scrub techniques as encountered in the cath lab and structural heart lab settings. Is open to feedback concerning own clinical skills.
• Demonstrates skills and knowledge necessary to provide care appropriate to neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients, including knowledge of growth and development, the ability to obtain and interpret information to identify patient needs, and provide the care needed.
• Demonstrates advanced skills in areas of direct patient care and patient/family teaching in the care of the cardiac cath patient undergoing diagnostic procedures, percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty, directional coronary atherectomy, and structural heart room procedures.
• Adheres to strict guidelines related to sterile technique in a procedural setting and/or operating room environment.
• Performs assigned work safely, adhering to established departmental safety rules and practices. Reports to supervisor, in a timely manner, any unsafe activities, conditions, hazards, or safety violations that may cause injury to oneself, other employees, patients and visitors.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Skills

Cardiac catheterization knowledge

Teaching/coaching

Communication skills

Radiation safety

Education

ARRT Licensure

CVT program

Job description

ChristianaCare in Newark, DE, seeks an experienced Cath Lab Specialist to support cardiac catheterization and structural heart procedures. You will assist in procedures, mentor staff, and ensure sterile technique and patient safety across neonatal to geriatric populations.

The role requires ARRT or CVT certification, 3 years of cath lab experience, and BCLS/ACLS. On-site work with competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth are provided.