Cardiovascular Laboratory Specialist - Arrythmia Center

Atrium Health; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health in Georgia seeks a skilled professional to assist physicians in diagnosing and treating cardiac and peripheral vascular disease, and cardiac arrhythmias in the CV/Cath/EP Lab, with focus on PTCA, stent placement, IABP, EP devices and ablations.

Under supervision, you will develop advanced technical skills and provide mentoring to new staff as you gain experience.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in a health science program with competency in EKG and hemodynamics.
• Cardiac Catheterization or Electrophysiology Lab experience preferred.
• RCIS, RCES, or IBHRE certification within 24 months of hire and active status; BLS/ACLS requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians in diagnosing and treating cardiac and peripheral vascular disease and arrhythmias in the CV/Cath/EP Lab.
• Care for patients undergoing PTCA, stent placement, IABP, EP devices and ablations.
• Mentor new staff as you gain experience and demonstrate advanced technical skills.

Skills

EKG interpretation

Hemodynamics interpretation

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in health science

Job description

What You Will Do

Under general supervision, assists physicians in diagnosing and treating cardiac and peripheral vascular disease and cardiac arrhythmias in the CV/Cath/EP Lab specializing in the care of patients undergoing PTCA, stent placement, IABP placement, and EP devices and ablations. With increased experience provides resource and mentoring to new staff while exhibiting enhanced technical skills.

What You Will Need

• Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in a health science program (including, but not limited to, cardiovascular technology, ultrasound, radiologic technology, respiratory therapy, or nursing). Must have documented competency in interpretation of EKG and hemodynamics. Cardiac Catheterization or Electrophysiology Lab experience preferred. Allied health professional experience in cardiology preferred.


• RCIS, RCES, or IBHRE certification within 24 months of hire and remains in active status


• Basic Life Support Certification required.


• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification required within 6 months of employment.