Cardiovascular-Invasive Tech

BJC HealthCare; Missouri; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with match

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Adoption assistance

Job summary

Christian Hospital's Cardiac Catheterization Lab is seeking a Cardiovascular-Invasive Tech (Full-Time) to support procedures, assist physicians at the table, manage equipment, and operate X-ray systems.

Responsibilities include assisting with cardiac catheterization, calculating hemodynamic values, and preparing the room and supplies. Required RCIS and BLS, 2–5 years of experience, and a high school diploma or GED. Monday–Friday with rotating call, weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• RCIS certification required
• BLS certification required
• 2–5 years of experience in cardiac procedures
• Background as Radiology Tech or Surgical Tech is transferable

Responsibilities

• Assists with cardiac catheterization procedures
• Calculates hemodynamic values for the physician
• Prepares room and supplies for cardiac catheterization procedures

Skills

RCIS

BLS

Cardiac catheterization

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

X-ray equipment

Surgical support equipment

Job description

Cardiovascular-Invasive Tech | Full-Time | Christian Hospital

Join our cardiovascular team and play an important role in procedures that can lead to incredible patient outcomes.

• Assist physicians at the surgical table, handle equipment, operate X-ray equipment, and assist with cardiac catheterizations
• Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m., with rotating call, weekends, and holidays
• RCIS, BLS, and medical-field knowledge recommended
• Radiology Tech or Surgical Tech experience offers transferable skills

Christian Hospital has been serving St. Louis and the surrounding metro areas since 1903. U.S. News & World Report ranks Christian Hospital No. 5 in St. Louis for overall clinical excellence and No. 9 in Missouri, which puts us in the top 6% of all hospitals in the state!

The U.S. News adult methodology ranks clinical specialties and rates common care procedures and conditions. Christian was nationally ranked as “high performing” in the clinical specialty of geriatrics and in the following seven of 21 common procedures and conditions: heart attack, heart failure, kidney failure, diabetes, COPD, pneumonia and stroke. High performing in a specialty means we were in the top 10% nationally of all evaluated hospitals for that specialty or procedure and condition.

Northwest HealthCare, six miles west of Christian, offers 24- hour emergency care, the Sleep Disorders Center and a variety of outpatient diagnostic and imaging services.

The Cardiac Catheterization Lab provides services to all in-house patients or outpatients, patients directly from the Emergency Room, or patients transferred from other health care facilities, excluding pediatric patients. Basic physical, emotional and educational assessment of patients undergoing cardiac catheterization. Analgesia and moderate sedation needs are assessed prior, during and post procedure by the nurse. Assistance to physicians performing diagnostic and interventional procedures; pharmacologic and hemodynamic support of patients before, during and after all invasive procedures. Post-procedural assessment, stabilization and transfer to appropriate medical/surgical service.

Role Purpose

Provides patient care essential to cardiac catheterization procedures, including calculating hemodynamic values for the physician during complicated diagnostic and intervention procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assists with cardiac catheterization procedures.
• Calculates hemodynamic values for the physician during diagnostic and intervention procedures.
• Prepares room and supplies for cardiac catheterization procedures.

Minimum Requirements

Education

• High School Diploma or GED

Experience

• 2-5 years

Supervisor Experience

• No Experience

Licenses & Certifications

• RCIS

Benefits and Legal Statement

BJC Total Rewards

At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
• Adoption assistance

To learn more, go to our Benefits Summary.

*Not all benefits apply to all jobs

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer