Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist -PT-Abington Jefferson Health

Health Partners Plans; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Health Partners Plans in Pennsylvania seeks a part-time Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory Assistant to support fluoroscopic and digital equipment, circulate and monitor during procedures, and assist the Cardiologist and nursing staff as needed. You will help prepare the lab, maintain sterility, ensure high-quality images are captured and archived, and interact with team members in line with hospital values. Prior cardiovascular or radiology tech training and ACLS/BLS are preferred.

Qualifications

• Specialized Diploma in cardiovascular science or radiation technology with CV experience.
• ACLS and BLS certifications.
• Knowledge of diagnostic/interventional cardiology and related procedures.
• Decisive, adaptable, and able to perform under pressure.
• Registered/credentialed radiology or cardiovascular tech status.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing the lab and circulate during procedures.
• Maintain sterility of the field and lab.
• Produce high-quality images and transfer to archive server.
• Interact with coworkers, visitors, and staff per hospital values.

Skills

Cardiac cath lab support

ACLS/BLS

Sterile technique

Team communication

Education

Specialized Diploma in cardiovascular science

Specialized Diploma in radiation technology

Associate's degree (CV science/radiation)

Tools

Radiology imaging systems

Job description

Number of Positions In Requisition

1

Job Details

Part Time 24 hours weekly.

To assist in the operation and related functions of fluoroscopic and digital equipment in the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory. Circulates and monitors during Cardiac Catheterization procedures.

Job Description

Summary

To assist in the operation and related functions of fluoroscopic and digital equipment in the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory. Circulates and monitors during Cardiac Catheterization procedures.

Job Duties

• Assists in preparing the laboratory prior to and during the procedure. Includes assisting the Cardiologist and/or nurse during the procedure by circulating in the lab and providing them with catheters, instruments, or special items when needed during the procedure

• Maintains the sterility of the field and lab.

• Consistently produces high quality images while ensuring these images are properly transferred to the archive server

• Interacts with co-workers. visitors, and other staff consistent with the core values of Jefferson Health

Minimum Qualifications

• Specialized Diploma from an accredited school of cardiovascular science or

• Specialized Diploma from an accredited school of radiation technology with cardiovascular experience.

• Decisive decision making in critical situations. Exhibits critical-thinking.

• Knowledge of current medical practice as it relates to diagnostic and interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, peripheral, and structural heart procedures.

• Initiates, accepts, and adapts to change.

• ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support - American Heart Association

• BLS - Basic Life Support AHA - American Heart Association

• RVT - Registered Vascular Technologist - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography or

• RT - Registered Technologist Radiology - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists

• RCIS - Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist - Cardiovascular Credentialing International Within 180 Days

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's Degree from an accredited school of cardiovascular science or

• Associate's Degree from an accredited school of radiation technology

• 2 years of experience with invasive cardiology or interventional radiology.

Additional Qualifications

Physical Demands

Lift and carry 40-50 lbs. Examples: Push/pull patients on bed, stretcher (requires 29 lbs. push force), lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of the patient's weight. Frequent to continuous standing/walking. Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift. *Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description Disclaimer

This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Work Shift

Workday Day (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Employee Entity

Abington Memorial Hospital Primary Location Address 1200 Old York Road, Abington, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University , home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health , nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.

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