Cath Lab Student Technician Jefferson Highway

Ochsner Health; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health in Baton Rouge seeks a healthcare professional to support the catheterization laboratory operations. The role includes monitoring patient data, assisting physicians, preparing rooms and equipment, and ensuring patient safety throughout procedures.

Required is a High School Diploma or equivalent and BLS certification; prior healthcare experience is preferred but not mandatory. You will work in a dynamic team focused on high-quality patient care in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association required.
• Prior healthcare experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Operates monitoring and recording devices under physician direction to obtain medical data and ensure patient safety.
• Orders equipment in a timely and cost-efficient manner.
• Assists with plan of care as delegated by staff nurse within scope of practice.
• Maintains a clean and safe environment in the patient care area.
• Adapts communication and explanations to the patient population and obtains permissions as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Data entry

Verbal and written communication

Windows applications

Self-directed

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Exceptional care starts with exceptional people.

For us, this is more than a job– it’s a calling. It’s waking up each day, looking for ways to make a difference with a compassionate, inclusive and talented team. Ochsner empowers you to discover your passion, reach your potential, and Pursue Your Purpose. Exceptional care starts with exceptional people and teams. Together we are leading the way.

This job supports the operation of the catheterization laboratory. Assists with hemodynamic monitoring, performs routine calculations, and assists the physician upon request. Prepares the procedure rooms, equipment, and patient for the procedure as directed. Also assumes responsibility for the transmission and the verification of transmission of digital angiography procedures on the network database.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company’s discretion.

Education

Required - High School Diploma or equivalent

Work Experience

Required - None

Preferred – Prior experience or pursuing education in related healthcare or hospital setting

Certifications

Required - Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of information.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally through the patient care process.
• Must be proficient with Windows-style applications, various software packages specific to role and keyboard.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to be self-directed and work independently.
• Effective planning, organizational, and time management skills.
• Maintains professional knowledge and required certifications through growth and development.

Job Duties

• Operates monitoring and recording devices under physician direction to obtain necessary medical data and ensure patient safety
• Orders equipment in a timely and cost-efficient manner.
• Assists with plan of care as delegated by staff nurse within scope of practice.
• Maintains a clean and safe environment in the patient care area.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.

This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns. The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Physical and Environmental Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible. NOTE: The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible.

Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue.

The incumbent works in a patient care area; works in an area where patients enter; works directly with patients; and/or works with specimens that could contain communicable diseases. The incumbent has an occupational risk for exposure to all communicable diseases.

Individuals who reside in and will work from the following areas are not eligible for remote work position: Colorado, California, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Washington, and Washington D.C.

Ochsner is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected class, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.