Cardiac Catheterization Technologist

ACHE; South Carolina; Presencial; USD 70.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

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Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Descripción de la vacante

The Medical University of South Carolina seeks a Cath Lab Tech to support cardiac catheterization and interventional procedures in an academic health setting. The tech will prepare patients, scrub and circulate, operate imaging and hemodynamic monitoring equipment, and assist physicians, while ensuring thorough documentation.

This role supports education of students, participation in quality and safety initiatives, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

Formación

• RCIS and ARRT CI/VI certifications preferred.
• BLS and ACLS required for clinical practice.
• State licensure as applicable for radiologic or invasive cardiovascular technologists.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare patients and equipment for cardiac catheterization and interventional procedures.
• Scrub, circulate, and monitor during procedures, assisting cardiologists and fellows.
• Operate imaging and hemodynamic monitoring systems while maintaining radiation safety.
• Continuously assess, monitor, and document patient status before, during, and after procedures.
• Maintain sterile technique and infection prevention standards.
• Accurately document procedures in the electronic medical record and cath lab systems.
• Support education of students and trainees in an academic medical setting.
• Participate in quality improvement, safety initiatives, and data collection.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.
• Respond to cath lab emergencies and on-call needs as required.

Conocimientos

EKG interpretation

Radiation safety

Sterile technique

Cath lab monitoring

Patient assessment

Documentation in EMR

Team collaboration

Educación

RCIS preferred

ARRT CI/VI preferred

BLS required

ACLS required

State licensure

Descripción del empleo

The Medical University of South Carolina seeks a Cath Lab Tech to support cardiac catheterization and interventional procedures in an academic health setting. The tech will prepare patients, operate imaging and hemodynamic monitoring equipment, scrub and assist physicians, and ensure accurate documentation. This role supports education of students, participation in quality and safety initiatives, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. MUSC offers growth through exposure to cutting-edge cardiac care, research, and teaching within a diverse and inclusive environment committed to innovation and community health.

• Prepare patients and equipment for cardiac catheterization and interventional procedures
• Scrub, circulate, and monitor during procedures, assisting cardiologists and fellows
• Operate imaging and hemodynamic monitoring systems while maintaining radiation safety
• Continuously assess, monitor, and document patient status before, during, and after procedures
• Maintain strict sterile technique and infection prevention standards
• Accurately document procedures in the electronic medical record and cath lab systems
• Support education of students and trainees in an academic medical setting
• Participate in quality improvement, safety initiatives, and data collection
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes
• Respond to cath lab emergencies and on-call needs as required

• Cardiac catheterization procedures
• Fluoroscopy and imaging operation
• Hemodynamic monitoring
• Sterile technique and scrubbing
• Radiation safety
• EKG interpretation
• Contrast administration and safety
• Patient assessment and monitoring
• Electronic medical record documentation
• Emergency response in cath lab

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
  • Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) preferred
  • ARRT certification with Cardiac Interventional (CI) or Vascular Interventional (VI) preferred
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) required
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) required
  • State licensure as applicable for radiologic or invasive cardiovascular technologists