Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory Technologist - Non-Certified

SSM Health; Missouri; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign On Bonus

Relocation assistance

Job summary

SSM Health DePaul Hospital in St. Louis is seeking a Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist to join the Imaging - Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory.

The role supports procedures to analyze, diagnose and treat the cardiovascular system and requires completing a radiology program with ARRT-R or RCIS/CCI credentials. Day shift, full-time employment with eligibility for a sign-on bonus and relocation assistance for qualified applicants.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in healthcare field or equivalent education and experience.
• ARRT-R or RCIS/CCI credential as Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist.
• BLS HCP and ALS certifications required or obtainable.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients for procedures and reviews medical history.
• 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 functions properly and reports malfunctions.
• Maintains a clean, orderly department.
• May perform point-of-care testing according to policies.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safety.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Cardiac catheterization

Patient care

Safety protocols

Education

Associate's degree in healthcare field

ARRT-R or RCIS/CCI credential

BLS HCP certification

ALS certification

Job description

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

MO-SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. Louis

Worker Type: Regular

Job Highlights:

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

• Department: Imaging - Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory
• Schedule: full time
• Sign On Bonus - available for qualified applicants
• Relocation assistance - available for qualified applicants
• Requirements: Completion of Radiology program and ARRT-R or RCIS/CCI credential as a Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist.

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:

Interventional Radiology 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.