Cath Lab Tech

MercyOne; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Waterloo, IA is looking for a Cath Lab Tech to assist physicians with imaging and patient care in the cath lab. The candidate must complete a relevant training program, have two years of experience, and obtain Basic Life Support certification shortly after hire. This full-time role is essential in ensuring effective and safe patient care during cardiac procedures.

Qualifications

• Completion of a relevant training program and valid permits.
• Two years of related experience required.
• Basic Life Support certification within 3 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist with imaging during diagnosis and treatment.
• Transport patients to and from the cath lab.
• Set up trays for procedures using sterile technique.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Imaging quality assurance

Physiologic monitoring

Patient transport

Education

Completion of a two-year training program in radiologic technology

Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist certification

Associate of Science degree or Associate’s degree in paramedic

Job description

Overview

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Hours: Day with call

What you will do

• Assists the physician with imaging during diagnosis and treatment of cardiac cath lab patients of diverse ages. Ensures quality of imaging and image acquisition, DSA, and hemodynamic monitoring. Ensures radiation safety practices are used for patients and personnel.
• Proficient with aseptic technique and assists physician with scrubbing during procedure. Transport patients to and from the cath lab. May apply manual pressure to puncture site to obtain hemostasis following procedures.
• Assists with technical utilization of physiologic monitoring/data devices in the cath lab. Calibrates physiologic and monitoring devices. Prepares appropriate forms to document procedural data. Prepares and maintains physiological data after completion of each procedure.
• Completes annual competencies and educational requirements.
• Sets up trays for procedures using sterile technique.
• Assists physician with scrubbing during and after procedure.

Qualifications

• Completion of a two-year training program in radiologic technology and ARRT registry, with a valid Iowa Radiology technologist permit to practice, OR a graduate of Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist certification program OR an Advanced medical training degree (Associate of Science degree or Associate’s degree in paramedic, or Allied Health Profession).
• Two years of related experience required.
• Basic Life Support required within 3 months of hire. Acceptable credentialing bodies and certifications include American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers.
• Basic EKG monitoring class preferred.
• ACLS preferred required within 6 months of hire.
• Mandatory Reporter required within 3 months of hire.

Job details

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care

Waterloo, IA