Cath Lab Tech (New Outpatient Cardiology Center)

St. Tammany Health System; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Tammany Health System is seeking professionals for direct patient care within the cardiovascular department. Responsibilities include functioning as a scrub assistant or monitor tech during diagnostic and interventional procedures for adult and geriatric patients. Candidates must have relevant experience in cath lab or invasive radiology and hold proper licensing.

Work shifts will be Monday through Friday, without night or weekend hours, providing a flexible schedule for employees while promoting excellence in care.

Qualifications

• 6 months cath lab experience or 1 year of invasive radiology experience.
• Must hold a valid Louisiana Radiologic Technologist license or be a trained Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist.
• Must have current BLS certification from an ILCOR related course.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to adult and geriatric patients undergoing procedures.
• Function as scrub assistant or monitor tech in multidisciplinary teams.
• Promote excellence in cardiovascular care.

Education

Valid Louisiana Radiologic Technologist license

BLS certification through ILCOR approved courses

Job description

At St. Tammany Health System, delivering world-class healthcare close to home is our goal. That means we are committed to attracting and retaining the very best professionals for every position in our health system.

Job Description And Position Requirements

• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
• Work Shift: Monday - Friday: Times to Be Determined (No Nights, Calls, Holidays or Weekends!)
• Type(s): Full-Time | Part-Time | PRN

Summary of the Job

Responsible and accountable for the direct care of the adult and geriatric patient undergoing diagnostic and interventional procedures by functioning as scrub assistant or monitor tech. This professional will work with multidisciplinary teams within the Cardiovascular Service line to promote excellence in cardiovascular care. The nature of procedures performed is diagnostic and interventional cardiac, peripheral vascular, and pacemaker implantation.

Minimum Qualifications

• 6 months cath lab experience or 1 year of invasive radiology experience.
• Must hold a valid Louisiana Radiologic Technologist license or be a trained Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist with Cardiovascular Credentialing International.
• Current BLS certification through any International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) provided courses such as Ochsner Health System, American Heart Association, and American Red Cross. The ILCOR course must include a manikin check off.
• Must be able to work flexible shifts and take call, according to unit specific standards in order to meet the training goals. When the resident is on-call they must report to the facility within 30 minutes of activation.

Physical Demands

• Must possess good physical health. Some requirements include but are not limited to standing, sitting or walking for long periods of time.
• Lifting at least 99 pounds is required.
• Must be able to work with a moderate level of noise.
• Physical Effort required:
  • Constant (67%-100%) – hearing, seeing
  • Frequently (34%-66%) – lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, reaching, handling/feeling, talking
  • Occasionally (1%-33%) – climbing (stairs, ladders, etc.), balancing, stooping, crouching, crawling

Equal Opportunity Employer

St. Tammany Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. St. Tammany Health System is committed to equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability status, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.