Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist -PT-Abington Jefferson Health

Abington Memorial Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Tuition assistance

Retirement plans

Job summary

Abington Memorial Hospital in the Jefferson Health system seeks a part-time Cardiovascular Lab Technician to assist with fluoroscopic and digital equipment in the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory. You will circulate and monitor during procedures and support the team with instruments and supplies.

The role requires specialized diplomas in cardiovascular science and radiology with cardiovascular experience, along with ACLS/BLS certifications and relevant credentials. Physical stamina is needed.

Qualifications

• Decisive decision making in critical situations.
• Exhibits critical-thinking.
• Initiates, accepts, and adapts to change.
• Knowledge of current medical practice related to diagnostic/interventional cardiology.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing the laboratory prior to and during the procedure.
• Circulate in the lab and provide catheters/instruments during procedures.
• Maintain sterility of the field and lab.
• Produce high quality images and transfer to the archive server.
• Interact with staff and visitors per Jefferson Health values.

Education

Specialized Diploma from an accredited school of cardiovascular science

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

Associate’s Degree from an accredited school of cardiovascular science or radiology technology

2 years of experience with invasive cardiology or interventional radiology

Job description

Job Details

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

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
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

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

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

Guarantor Affairs

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.

Company Overview

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.

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.

Benefits

• Benefits Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts.
• Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service.
• All colleagues, including those who work less than part time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.
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Mission & Values

In keeping with Jefferson's Mission, We Improve Lives, it is our goal to recruit, retain, develop and reward highly-qualified employees.

If you are enthusiastic, caring and dedicated to service excellence, we invite you to consider joining Jefferson.

Jefferson encourages its employees to expand their knowledge and develop their careers through growth opportunities and continuing education.

With a long standing history, Jefferson has been advancing the medical field from the heart of Center City Philadelphia for nearly 200 years. Our Mission, We Improve Lives, expands to every corner of the organization.

From our weekly farmer’s market, to our new Jefferson Accelerator Zone for innovation, our employees’ passion for the community is evident by the daily gestures towards our patients, students and each other.