Cath Lab Tech

HCA Florida JFK North Hospital; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

HCA Florida JFK North Hospital in West Palm Beach, FL seeks a Cath Lab Technologist to assist physicians in invasive cardiovascular procedures, operate imaging systems, monitor vitals, and maintain sterile environments. The role includes scrubbing, circulating, and prepping patients with strong hemodynamic monitoring skills.

The ideal candidate has cath lab experience and relevant ARRT-R or RCIS certifications, plus BCLS and ACLS readiness.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Cardiovascular Technology, Radiologic Technology, Respiratory Therapy, or Paramedic program.
• ARRT-R (Radiography) or RCIS (Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist) required, often within 2 years of hire if not held upon entry.
• BCLS (within 30 days) and ACLS (within 90 days).
• Previous cath lab experience (min 1 year) required

Responsibilities

• Procedure Assistance: Scrub and circulate during diagnostic/interventional cardiology, electrophysiology (EP), and vascular procedures.
• Equipment Operation:Operate radiographic and hemodynamic monitoring equipment to provide imaging and data.
• Patient Care:Prepare patients, explain procedures, monitor hemodynamics, and provide support in Code Blue situations.
• Safety & Compliance:Maintain sterile fields, adhere to radiation safety, and manage image archiving.
• Call Rotation:Participate in on-call rotations for emergency cases.

Skills

Cath lab experience

BCLS

ACLS

Education

Graduate of an accredited Cardiovascular Technology / Radiologic Technology / Respiratory Therapy / Paramedic program

Tools

ARRT-R (Radiography)

RCIS (Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist)

Job description

Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a Cath Lab Tech with HCA Florida JFK North Hospital you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back!

Job Summary And Qualifications

Cath Lab Technologists assist physicians with invasive cardiovascular procedures (angiograms, stent placements) by operating imaging equipment, monitoring patient vitals, and maintaining sterile environments. Responsibilities include scrubbing, circulating, and prepping patients, requiring proficiency in hemodynamic monitoring and cardiac procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Procedure Assistance: Scrub and circulate during diagnostic/interventional cardiology, electrophysiology (EP), and vascular procedures.
• Equipment Operation:Operate radiographic and hemodynamic monitoring equipment to provide imaging and data.
• Patient Care:Prepare patients, explain procedures, monitor hemodynamics, and provide support in Code Blue situations.
• Safety & Compliance:Maintain sterile fields, adhere to radiation safety, and manage image archiving.
• Call Rotation:Participate in on-call rotations for emergency cases.

Qualifications

• Education:Graduate of an accredited Cardiovascular Technology, Radiologic Technology, Respiratory Therapy, or Paramedic program.
• License/Certifications:
• [ARRT-R (Radiography)] or [RCIS (Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist)] required, often within 2 years of hire if not held upon entry.
• [Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)] (within 30 days) and [Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)] (within 90 days).
• Experience: Previous cath lab experience (min 1 year) required

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

HCA Florida JFK North Hospital is a 280-bed acute care facility. We have a 124-bed behavioral health unit. We are located in West Palm Beach, FL. HCA Florida JFK North Hospital has served the healthcare needs of Palm Beach County for 46 years. Our technology to offer patients superior outcomes, less pain and improved recovery times. Our services include a 24-hour Emergency Department, Advanced Primary Certified Stroke Center, Orthopedic Institute, Critical Care Unit and an Interventional Vascular Suite. We have Inpatient Diabetes Care, Diagnostic Imaging, Outpatient Rehabilitation, and a Center for Pain Care and surgical services. HCA Florida JFK North Hospital offers services for mental health and wellness for children, adolescents, adults and seniors. We have 600 colleagues and 900 medical staff. We are dedicated to our mission; Above all else, we are committed to the care and improvement of human life.

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