Cardiovascular Technologist I - Cath Lab - Full-Time

Christiana Care Health System; Newark, Northern (DE, KY); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Christiana Care Health System is seeking a skilled Cardiac Cath Lab professional to prepare patients for invasive procedures and assist physicians during catheterizations and EP studies. The role involves maintaining sterile technique, film development, and ensuring smooth lab workflow.

The incumbent will review pre-cath blood work, communicate with RNs/physicians, and apply knowledge of cardiac anatomy, rhythms, and patient demographics (pediatric to geriatric).

Qualifications

• Completion of registered X-Ray Technologist or Cardiovascular Technologist program or accredited Licensed Practical Nurse Program.
• Cardiac Catheterization experience preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.

Responsibilities

• Prepares a patient for cardiac catheterization, PTCA, or EP study and maintains sterile techniques.
• Assists the physician as a scrub person during a cardiac catheterization or PTCA.
• Monitors the patient during the cardiac catheterization.
• Develops the film after each procedure and maintains the quality control of the darkroom.
• Anticipates the activities of each existing catheterization lab and keeps the schedule flowing consistently.
• Reviews normal blood work when checking a patient's chart pre-cath and reports to RN or physician as necessary.

Skills

Cardiac anatomy knowledge

Rhythm interpretation

Radiation safety

Darkroom skills

CPR proficiency

Effective communication

Valvular assessment

Productivity

Education

X-Ray Technologist program

Cardiovascular Technologist program

Licensed Practical Nurse program

Job description

SHIFT: Primarily M-F / 7a-5:30pm

To prepare patients for invasive procedure, and assist the physician during a diagnostic catheterization, PTCA, or electrophysiology study. Rotates through all aspects of the laboratory.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepares a patient for cardiac catheterization, PTCA, or EP study and maintains sterile techniques.
• Assists the physician as a scrub person during a cardiac catheterization or PTCA.
• Monitors the patient during the cardiac catheterization.
• Develops the film after each procedure and maintains the quality control of the darkroom.
• Anticipates the activities of each existing catheterization lab and keeps the schedule flowing consistently.
• Maintains proper customer services with all areas that interact with laboratory.
• Keeps a neat and clean work environment.
• Reviews normal blood work when checking a patients chart pre-cath and reports to RN or physician as necessary.
• Demonstrates skills and knowledge necessary to provide care appropriate to pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients, including knowledge of growth and development, the ability to obtain and interpret information to identify patient needs, and to provide the care needed.
• Performs assigned work safely, adhering to established departmental safety rules and practices. Reports to supervisor, in a timely manner, any unsafe activities, conditions, hazards, or safety violations that may cause injury to oneself, other employees, patients and visitors.
• Performs other duties as required.

SCOPE, PURPOSE, AND FREQUENCY OF CONTACTS:

Frequent contact with physicians, nursing units, patient escort services, and the bed coordinator.

DIRECTION/SUPERVISION OF OTHERS:

None

DIRECTION/SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

HVIS Nurse Manager

Cardiac Cath Lab Assistant Manager

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Completion of registered X-Ray Technologist or Cardiovascular Technologist program or accredited Licensed Practical Nurse Program. Cardiac Catheterization experience preferred.

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS:

• Knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the heart.
• Knowledge of rhythms, disrhythms, and pressures in the chambers of the heart.
• Knowledge of policies and procedures, knowledge of the intro-aortic balloon pump.
• Knowledge of drug interactions as related to pediatric, adolescent adult and geriatric patients.
• Knowledge of radiation safety for patients and employees.
• Skill in functioning as a darkroom technician.
• Skill in manual dexterity and viewing a computer terminal.
• Skill in communicating professionally on any level of contact.
• Skill in oral and written communications.
• Ability to calculate valve areas.
• Ability to maintain an efficient productivity level.
• Ability to perform CPR if needed on any individual.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

BLS and ACLS within one year of hire.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Frequent lifting of incapacitated patients, standing and bending for extended periods while wearing a protective lead apron (weighs 20 lbs).

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Spaciously limited and highly stressed environment. Exposure to radiation, blood, and body fluids.

Hourly Pay Range: $38.98 - $62.38This pay rate/range represents ChristianaCare’s good faith and reasonable estimate of compensation at the time of posting. The actual salary within this range offered to a successful candidate will depend on individual factors including without limitation skills, relevant experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements.

Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.