Cardiac Catheterization Technologist

Georgetown Hospital System; Country Club Estates (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tidelands Health is seeking a Cardiac Catheterization Technologist (RCIS) to join our cath lab team in South Carolina. The technologist will support diagnostic and therapeutic angiographic procedures, monitor patient status, educate patients and families, and ensure equipment and supplies are ready for procedures.

The role requires RCIS/RCES or ARRT credentials eligibility, SC SCRQSA eligibility, and relevant experience with cardiac monitoring and interventional labs.

Qualifications

• Certificate from a program leading to RCIS/RCES/ARRT credentials and SCRQSA eligibility.
• Associate degree preferred.
• Experience with physiological monitoring systems, sterile scrub technique, interventional and diagnostic heart catheterizations, vascular and device implantation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Test equipment for proper functioning and availability.
• Assist RN/Physician with proper patient positioning.
• Ensure supplies are available for the physician.
• Participate in physician updates.
• Handle/label specimens appropriately.
• Actively participate in procedural time-outs and label medications/solutions used.

Skills

Cardiac monitoring

Teamwork

Communication

Critical thinking

Education

RCIS/RCES eligibility

ARRT(R)

ARRT(VI)

SCRQSA eligibility

CIS license eligibility

Job description

Employee Type:RegularWork Shift:Day - 8 hour shift (United States of America)Join Team Tidelands and help people live better lives through better health!Cardiac Catheterization Technologist (RCIS)Are you passionate about quality and committed to excellence? Consider joining our Tidelands Health team. As our region's largest health care provider, we are also one of our area's largest employers. More than 2,500 team members at more than 70 Tidelands Health locations bring our healing mission to life each day.A Brief OverviewThe Cardiac Catheterization Technologist performs all routine diagnostic and emergent therapeutic angiographic or catheterization procedures. Assures equipment is functioning properly. Produces and evaluates data, information, and images used by the physician in the performance of the procedure. Assists team members in all aspects of patient care, monitoring patients' vital signs, interpreting status information and performing/functioning in one or more of the following: monitor, scrub, or circulating technologist. Educate patients, family members and Cath team. Stock inventory and all other duties as assigned. Refer to the CCI and/or SCRQSA Scope of Practice for the Invasive Cardiovascular Professional and Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) for full details.What you will doTests equipment for proper functioning and availability.Assist the RN/Physician with proper positioning of the patient.Ensure appropriate supplies are available for the physician.Participates in physician updates.Handle or label specimens appropriatelyActively participate in procedural time-out and label all medications/solutions to be used during the procedure.Education QualificationsCertificate from a program of study leading to credentials as RCIS (Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist), RCES (Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist), ARRT(R) Radiography, ARRT(VI) (Vascular Interventional Radiography), and eligible for certification by the South Carolina Radiation Quality Standards Association (SCRQSA), application under “invasive specialist” RequiredAssociate's Degree PreferredExperience QualificationsPrior experience as a Cardiac Catheterization Lab Tech PreferredExperience with physiological monitoring systems, sterile scrub technique, interventional and diagnostic heart catheterizations, vascular, device implantation PreferredSkills and AbilitiesAbility to read and interpret cardiac monitoringStrong understanding of cardiac anatomy and physiologyExcellent communication skillsAbility to work in high-stress, fast-paced environmentsAbility to work as part of a multidisciplinary teamExcellent problem-solving and critical thinking skillsStrong organizational skills and ability to multitaskMust be within a 45-minute drive from Tidelands Health for On Call requirementsDemonstrate proficient skills and/or complete an approved Tidelands Health EKG/Rhythm interpretation class within 60 days of hireLicenses and CertificationsRegistered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist - Cardiovascular Credentialing International Required orRegistered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist - Cardiovascular Credentialing International Required orRadiography - American Registry Radiologic Technologist Required orVascular Interventional Radiography - American Registry Radiologic Technologist RequiredIf RCIS, RCES credentialed and/or a new graduate Cardiac Catheterization Technologist employee must be eligible to apply and obtain Invasive Specialist certification by the South Carolina Radiation Quality Standards Association (SCRQSA) within 60 days of employment. Employee must also obtain CIS license through SCLLR within 120 days of employment RequiredIf ARRT(R) or ARRT(VI) credentialed, obtain certified by the South Carolina Radiation Quality Standards Association (SCRQSA) within 60 days of employment RequiredIf ARRT(R) or ARRT(VI) credentialed, obtain Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) through Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) and Invasive Specialist certification by the South Carolina Radiation Quality Standards Association (SCRQSA) PreferredBasic Life Support Certified - American Heart Association within 30 Days RequiredAdvanced Cardiovascular Life Support Certified - American Heart Association within 120 Days RequiredPhysical DemandMedium Physical DemandThe intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a contract for employment nor a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Tidelands Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.Tidelands Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). Tidelands Health does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, gender, genetic information, familial status, or any other legally protected status.