Cardiovascular Technologist PRN

Prime Healthcare; Blue Springs (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dedicated Cardiovascular Technologist to join their team. This role offers the chance to work in a dynamic environment, assisting in critical cardiac procedures and ensuring patient safety. As a Cath Lab Tech, you'll play a vital role in diagnosing and treating heart conditions, using advanced technology and collaborating closely with cardiologists. This position is ideal for someone passionate about cardiac care and eager to make a difference in patients' lives. Join a team that values quality, compassion, and community, and take your career to the next level in a supportive and rewarding setting.

Qualifications

• ARRT-R and state license required; RCIS or Registered Electrophysiology Specialist preferred.
• Experience in Cardiovascular Lab and advanced life support certifications are essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform EKGs and assist in cardiac catheterizations and interventions.
• Monitor patients' vital signs and support physicians during procedures.

Skills

Electrocardiograms (EKGs)

Cardiac catheterization

Patient monitoring

Interventional procedures

BCLS certification

ACLS certification

Proficient computer skills

Education

ARRT-R certification

Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS)

Cardiovascular technologist training

Tools

EPIC software

GE-MAC monitoring equipment

Job description

Overview

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community! St. Mary’s Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference. Our passion to develop and maintain a culture where our staff and providers feel valued, engaged, and respected has led to our ability to consistently deliver exceptional patient care to our community and be the place you want to work.

St. Mary’s Medical Center, a 2020 Watson Health Top 100 Hospital, is a faith-based, 137-bed acute care hospital providing a wide range of services, including 24-hour Emergency Department, Surgical Services, Acute Rehabilitation Services, Interventional Cardiology, and outpatient services. St. Mary's Medical Center has provided high-quality compassionate care to the residents of Blue Springs and Eastern Jackson County for more than 40 years.

St. Mary's, one of Kansas City’s best kept secrets, offers patients the best of both worlds--a warm, caring environment, close to home, providing the wide range of services and expertise typically found in much larger facilities. We’ve received the Healthgrades “Patient Safety Excellence Award” 7 years in a row and are regularly recognized by Leapfrog Group with an “A” safety grade.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to veteran status, disability, race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristics. If you need special accommodation for the application process, please contact Human Resources.

Responsibilities

We are seeking a Cardiovascular Technologist (PRN), also referred to as a Cath Lab Tech and IR Technologist at St Mary’s Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare in Blue Springs, MO. A Cath Lab Tech is a specialized healthcare professional dedicated to assisting in the diagnosis and treatment of heart and vascular conditions. Their responsibilities primarily involve performing diagnostic tests, managing equipment, and supporting physicians during procedures. Cath Lab Techs are essential to cardiac care, ensuring accurate diagnostics, safe interventions, and high-quality patient support. Their expertise is essential for the smooth functioning of the Cardiac Catheterization Department, as they utilize EPIC software systems and monitor GE-MAC to support our vital procedures. This position is on a per diem basis, meaning PRN.

Shifts Available: Days

Employment Type: Per Diem (PRN)

Hours: Varied

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):

• Perform Electrocardiograms (EKGs) to measure the electrical activity of the heart, monitor the heart's rhythm, and detect abnormalities such as arrhythmias.
• Work with cardiologists to assist in cardiac catheterizations for interventional procedures, to examine the heart and possibly treat blockages.
• Assist cardiologists during cardiac catheterization procedures, including minimally invasive interventions such as angioplasty and stenting, to diagnose and treat cardiovascular conditions and ensure proper placement of stents to keep arteries open.
• Assist in the setup and monitoring of pacemakers and defibrillator implantations, devices that help regulate the heart's rhythm.
• Prepare patients for cardiovascular tests and procedures, including positioning, explaining the procedure, and ensuring patient comfort.
• During tests and interventional procedures, monitor the patient’s vital signs (blood pressure, heart rate, etc.) and report any issues to the supervising physician.
• During procedures, monitor patients' vital signs, electrocardiograms (EKGs), and hemodynamic data to ensure their safety and provide real-time information to the medical team.
• May scrub in and assist the physician directly during the procedure, handling catheters, guidewires, and other equipment as needed.
• Track the par level of all instruments and supplies, and provide support for both invasive and noninvasive cardiac procedures in all capacities for the Cardiac Cath Lab and Interventional Radiology (IR) Lab.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

• ARRT-R and license as required by State, Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) OR Registered Electrophysiology Specialist required.
• Previous experience in a Cardiovascular Lab; preferred.
• Cardiovascular technologist training program with emphasis in invasive cardiology and hemodynamic monitoring preferred.
• BCLS (AHA) required upon hire and maintain current.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS); required within 30 days of hire.
• Proficient computer skills.