Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory Technologist

SSM Health; Shawnee (OK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $10,000

Job summary

SSM Health is hiring for a Cardiovascular/ Radiology Technician to assist with procedures, analyze and diagnose cardiovascular systems, and support the Cardiac Catheterization Department.

Qualified candidates have completed a Cardiovascular or Radiology Technology program with no required experience; BLS and ALS certifications and ARRT-R or RCIS credentials are preferred. Day shift, regular schedule, and 40 hours per week in the Cardiac Catheterization department.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Cardiovascular or Radiology Technology program.
• State of Work Location: Missouri, Oklahoma.
• BLS HCP - American Heart Association.
• ALS - American Heart Association.
• ARRT-R Radiography or RCIS - credentialing bodies.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients for procedures, reviews history, positions patients, and prepares testing sites.
• Interprets and reports test results; identifies artifacts and responds appropriately.
• Monitors patient during procedures and reports abnormal findings.
• Maintains and prepares equipment, supplies, and lab area.
• Ensures equipment functions properly and reports issues; locks out equipment when needed.
• Maintains a clean, orderly department.
• May perform point-of-care testing per policy.

Skills

Patient care

Medical terminology

Education

Cardiovascular or Radiology Technology program

Tools

ARRT-R Radiography

RCIS

BLS HCP

ALS

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!

Schedule : Monday–Friday 7:30am–4:00pm

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)

And

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

And

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:

3001000024 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.