Cath Lab Extern — Cardiac Care Assistant

Sinai-Grace Hospital; Rock Hill (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Medical Network - Rock Hill Hospital is seeking a Cath Lab Extern to support physicians in cardiac and peripheral angiography. You will monitor patients, record hemodynamic data, and help ensure safe, efficient procedures under supervision.

Under direct supervision of a Certified Cath Lab Technologist, you will develop clinical skills in the cath lab, participate in sedation, universal protocol, and patient safety initiatives while pursuing a CV Technologist program.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in an accredited CV Technologist program.
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification or must obtain within 7 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Certified Cath Lab Tech with basic patient assessments; serves patients in Adult and Geriatric patient populations and demonstrates competency in assessing and treating such patients.
• Has successfully completed hospital-wide clinical competencies such as delivery and monitoring patients receiving moderate sedation, universal protocol, prevention of patient falls, infection control
• Appropriate resources are identified and utilized to achieve standards of care
• Assists the Certified Cath Lab Tech in providing patient care in accordance with appropriate policies and procedures.
• Recognizes and responds appropriately to changes in patient condition
• Performs related duties as required.

Education

CV Technologist program enrollment

American Heart Association BLS or must be obtained within 7 days of hire

Job description

Piedmont Medical Network - Rock Hill Hospital is seeking a Cath Lab Extern to support physicians in cardiac and peripheral angiography. You will monitor patients, record hemodynamic data, and help ensure safe, efficient procedures under supervision.

Under direct supervision of a Certified Cath Lab Technologist, you will develop clinical skills in the cath lab, participate in sedation, universal protocol, and patient safety initiatives while pursuing a CV Technologist program.