Cath Lab/Interventional Radiology Technologist Full-Time Days

St. Luke's University Health Network; Sellersville (Bucks County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke’s University Health Network in Pennsylvania seeks a Cardiac Cath Tech to support pre-, peri-, and post-invasive cardiac procedures under the Cardiac Cath Lab RN. The role emphasizes radiation safety and current knowledge of invasive cardiology technology.

Required are RCIS or Radiology Technologist credentials, BLS, and ACLS within 1 year. Prior Cath Lab experience is preferred. On-call responsibilities and overtime may be required to complete procedures and patient care.

Qualifications

• Registered professional with RCIS or Radiology Technologist training.
• Experience in invasive cardiology and Cath Lab procedures preferred.
• BLS required; ACLS within 1 year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Delivers patient care pre, peri and post-invasive cardiac procedures under direct supervision of Cardiac Cath Lab RN.
• Performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in the Cardiac Cath Lab and related departments.
• Documents care provided in accordance with hospital policies.
• Maintains proficiency with equipment and medications used in the Lab.
• Assumes on-call responsibilities as scheduled to support procedures and patient care.
• Maintains hemostasis at access sites and ensures equipment readiness.

Skills

Patient care

Hemodynamic monitoring

Documentation

Education

RCIS or Radiology Technologist certification

Tools

Cath Lab equipment

Radiology equipment

Job description

St. Luke’s is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke’s are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient’s ability to pay for health care.

Schedule: Four 10 hour shifts

The Cardiac Cath Tech is responsible for providing patient care pre, peri and post-invasive cardiac procedures under the direct supervision of a Cardiac Cath Lab RN. He/she must abide by the rules and regulations of St. Luke’s Hospital and Health Network and the regulations set forth by the National Radiation Commission pertaining to radiation safety. He/she is responsible for remaining current in practice and knowledgeable in invasive cardiology technology.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Delivers professional care to patients under direct supervision of Cardiac Cath Lab RN.

• Participates in the performance of various diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in the Cardiac Cath Lab and other departments relating to procedures performed in the Cardiac Cath Lab.

• Provides accurate documentation of care provided in accordance with Hospital and Cardiac Cath Lab policies and procedures.

• Demonstrates the action of understanding of specific medications utilized in the Cardiac Cath Lab and comprehends indications for usage.

• Monitors hemodynamic status of patients and responds appropriately to fluctuation of parameters.

• Assumes on-call responsibilities as scheduled and provides voluntary additional hours as needed to complete procedures and provide patient care in the Cardiac Cath Lab.

• Demonstrates proficiency in maintaining hemostasis of access sites.

• Demonstrates proficiency in the operation of all equipment utilized in the Cardiac Cath Lab.

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

Standing for up to 8 hours per day in 4 hour increments while wearing up to 20 lbs. of lead protective equipment. Sitting for up to 8 hours per day in 4 hour increments while wearing up to 20 lbs. of lead protective equipment. Walking for up to 6 hours per day in 30 minute increments. Continuous use of fingers and hands includes; frequent twisting and turning, fingering and handling and occasional firm grasping. Frequent use of upper extremities. Must be able to apply digital pressure to specific area utilizing fingers, hands, and upper extremities for up to 40 minutes without variation of pressure applied. Occasional working with arms above head and occasional lifting up to 10 lbs. above head. Rarely lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs. Frequent pushing and pulling up to 350 lbs. Occasional stooping, bending or crouching. Hearing as it relates to normal conversation, as well as high and low frequency. Seeing as it relates to general vision, near and far vision, color and peripheral vision, as well as depth perception and visual monotony. Touching as it relates to feeling, as in condition of skin and presence of pulses.

EDUCATION:

Registered Invasive Cardiovascular Technologist or Registered Radiology Technologist or Graduate of a program related to procedures performed in the Cardiac Cath Lab with successful completion of RCIS exam within 1 yr of eligibility.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Previous Cath Lab experience preferred. BLS required. ACLS within 1 yr. of hire date. May accept a minimum of 5 years applicable experience in lieu of education or registration.

St. Luke’s University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.