Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory Technologist

SSM Health; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to $10,000 sign-on bonus

Job summary

SSM Health in the United States is seeking a Radiology/Cardiovascular Technologist to assist with procedures that analyze, diagnose and treat the cardiovascular system. You will support cath lab workflows and ensure patient safety throughout the process.

The ideal candidate will complete a Cardiovascular or Radiology Technology program. No prior experience is required, and a sign-on bonus of up to $10,000 is available for external applicants who meet qualifications.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Cardiovascular or Radiology Technology program.
• No experience required.
• Active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification may be required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients for procedures, reviews history, positions patients, and cleans/shaves/numbs testing sites.
• Interprets, describes and reports test results; detects recording errors and artifacts.
• Monitors patient before, during and after procedures and reports any abnormal findings.
• Prepares and maintains equipment, supplies and lab area.
• Ensures equipment functions properly and reports malfunctions.
• Maintains a clean, orderly department.
• May perform point of care testing per policies.
• Maintains a constant state of alertness and safety.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Cardiovascular or Radiology Technology program

Job description

It's more than a career, it's a calling

Worker Type

Regular

Job Highlights

Up to $10,000 sign-on bonus for qualified external candidates!

Job Summary

Assists with procedures to analyze, diagnose and treat the cardiovascular system.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements

Primary Responsibilities

• Prepares patients for procedures. Reviews medical history, positions patients and cleans/shaves/numbs testing sites as appropriate.
• Interprets, describes and reports test results; recognizes recording errors and artifacts and reacts appropriately.
• Monitors patient prior to, during and after procedures and promptly reports any abnormal findings in patient's condition.
• Prepares and maintains equipment, supplies and lab area.
• Ensures equipment is properly functioning. Reports potential problems or equipment malfunction to appropriate personnel. Lock/tag out equipment if appropriate.
• Assists in maintaining a clean, and orderly department.
• May perform point of care testing according to policies and procedures.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

• Completion of a Cardiovascular or Radiology Technology program

Experience

• No experience required

Physical Requirements

• Constant standing and walking.
• Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more).
• Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication.
• Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
• Frequent lifting/moving of patients.
• Frequent reaching, gripping and keyboard use/data entry.
• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
• Occasional use of vision to identify and distinguish colors.
• Occasional bending, stooping, squatting, twisting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
• Rare kneeling and sitting.

Required Professional License And/Or Certifications

State of Work Location: Missouri, Oklahoma

Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)

Advanced Life Support (ALS) - American Heart Association (AHA)

ARRT-R Radiography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

Or

Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) - Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)

Work Shift

Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type

Employee

Department

3001000040 Cardiac Catheterization

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

SSM Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. SSM Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.