Cardiovascular Cath Tech -Temple Hospital - Full Time

Temple Health – Temple University Health System; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health system in Philadelphia seeks a Cardiac Technologist to assist in diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterizations. Responsibilities include operating advanced equipment, providing patient care, and developing quality control policies. Candidates should have an Associate's Degree in Radiologic Studies, 3 years of relevant experience, and certifications in Advanced Cardiac Life Support. This role is pivotal in ensuring quality patient care and maintaining equipment safety standards.

Qualifications

• 3 years experience as a cardiac cath or interventional radiology technologist required.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification required.
• Amer Reg Radiologic Technlgst or Reg Cardio Invasive Specialist required.

Responsibilities

• Operates sophisticated equipment and provides patient care during catheterization procedures.
• Assists physician in performing diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterizations.
• Develops quality control policies and procedures.

Education

Associate's Degree in Radiologic Studies

Non Degree Program Approved Cardiovascular Technology Program

Job description

Operates sophisticated equipment and provides patient care during catheterization procedures. Assists physician in performing diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterizations. Performs and interprets hemodynamic waveforms and electrocardiographic tracings. Operates and assures appropriate maintenance of fluorographic, digital image recording, laser and electrophysiology equipment. Develops quality control policies and procedures. Monitors quality control program. Trains staff cardiac technologists, fellows and nursing staff in various aspects of equipment function and safety procedures. Maintains inventory control systems and maintains computer reports.

Education

• Associate's Degree in Radiologic Studies Required
• Non Degree Program Approved Cardiovascular Technology Program Required or
• Combination of relevant education and experience may be considered in lieu of degree Required

Experience

• 3 years experience as a cardiac cath or interventional radiology technologist Required

Licenses

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Required
• Amer Reg Radiologic Technlgst Required or
• Reg Cardio Invasive Specialist Required
• Basic Life Support Required