Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory Technologist - Non-Certified

SSM Health; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

SSM Health in Madison, WI is seeking a PRN Radiologic Technologist for the Cardiac Cath Lab. You will assist with a broad range of cardiovascular procedures and work with a skilled team to ensure patient safety and quality care.

No prior Cath Lab experience is required; motivated technologists who understand the demands of the specialty are encouraged to apply. The department operates with a day shift and on-call after hours.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in healthcare field or equivalent education and experience.
• No prior Cath Lab experience required, but motivation to learn is valued.
• BLS HCP and ALS certifications required by policy.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients for procedures, reviews medical history and positions patients.
• Recognizes, describes and reports test results and artifacts.
• Monitors patient before, during and after procedures and reports abnormal findings.
• Prepares and maintains equipment, supplies and lab area.
• Ensures equipment is functioning and reports malfunctions.
• Maintains a clean and orderly department.
• May perform point-of-care testing per policy.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safety.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Cath Lab experience

Education

Associate's degree in healthcare field

Job description

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

WI-SSM Health St. Mary\'s Hospital - Madison

Worker Type:

PRN

Job Highlights:

Join a team where your work matters - every moment, every patient, every community. At SSM Health, you\'ll be empowered to grow, supported to thrive, and inspired to make a lasting impact.

If you enjoy variety and a fast-paced environment, our busy Cath Lab offers the opportunity to work alongside a skilled team on a broad range of cardiovascular procedures, with significant exposure to structural heart cases. Previous Cath Lab experience is valued, but motivated Radiologic Technologists who understand the demands of the specialty and are eager to learn are encouraged to apply.

Department: Cardiac Cath Lab

Schedule: PRN / Day shift - Clinic is open Monday-Friday 7:30am-5pm and also emergencies after hours

Apply today. SSM Health - We bring out the incredible in you, everyday.

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.

• Recognizes, 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

• Associate\'s degree in healthcare field or equivalent education and experience

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: Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin

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

• And

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

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type:

Employee

Department:

3001000007 Cardiac Cath Lab

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

0

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.