Cardiovascular Cath Tech -Temple Hospital – Full Time

Temple University Health System; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Temple Health’s Temple Hospital in Philadelphia seeks a skilled Cardiovascular Cath Tech to operate fluoroscopic and imaging systems during catheterization procedures. You will assist physicians, monitor hemodynamics, and maintain equipment safety standards in a fast-paced cath lab environment.

The ideal candidate has 3 years of cath lab experience, an associated radiologic degree or equivalent, and holds ACLS, ARRT, and Basic Life Support certifications.

Qualifications

• Requires 3 years of experience as a cardiac cath or interventional radiology technologist.
• Associate degree in Radiologic Studies or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Licenses: ACLS, ARRT, Cardio Invasive Specialist, BLS.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain fluoroscopic and digital imaging systems.
• Assist physicians during diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterizations.
• Train staff and maintain quality control programs.
• Maintain inventory and generate reports.

Skills

Cardiac cath

Medical equipment

Patient care

Education

Associate's degree in Radiologic Studies

Cardiovascular Technology program

Education/Experience mix

Tools

Fluoroscopy equipment

Digital image recording

ECG monitoring

Electrocardiography

Job description

Cardiovascular Cath Tech -Temple Hospital - Full Time - (260957)

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

Your Tomorrow is Here!

Temple Health is a dynamic network of outstanding hospitals, specialty centers, and physician practices that is advancing the fight against disease, pushing the boundaries of medical science, and educating future healthcare professionals. Temple Health consists of Temple University Hospital (TUH), Fox Chase Cancer Center, TUH-Jeanes Campus, TUH-Episcopal Campus, TUH-Northeastern Campus, Temple Physicians, Inc., and Temple Transport Team. Temple Health is proudly affiliated with the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University.

To support this mission, Temple Health is continuously recruiting top talent to join its diverse, 10,000 strong workforce that fosters a healthy, safe and productive environment for its patients, visitors, students and colleagues alike. At Temple Health, your tomorrow is here!

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Your Tomorrow is Here!

Temple University Hospital is a nationally respected teaching hospital on Temple University’s bustling Health Sciences Center campus. The hospital provides a comprehensive array of healthcare services both basic and complex to patients from around the corner, across the country and around the world. As the chief clinical training site for the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, the hospital provides a dynamic environment for high-quality care, teaching, and cutting edge research.

Primary Location

: Pennsylvania-Philadelphia

Job

: Clinical Services

Schedule

: Full-time

Shift

: Day Job

Employee Status

: Regular