Cath Lab Tech / Paramedic - Cardiac Cath Lab - AS NEEDED

UnityPoint Health; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401K matching

Dental and health insurance

Daily Pay

tuition reimbursement

adoption assistance

pet insurance

Job summary

The Cardiovascular Technologist in conjunction with other team members, and under the direct supervision of the Interventional cardiologist, provides direct specialized care to patients in the Cardiac Cath Lab. This position operates specialized equipment for use in diagnostic tests and therapeutic interventions performed in the Cath Lab.

Successful At UnityPoint Health, you’ll join a team recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare with a comprehensive Total Rewards program and strong

Qualifications

• Education: Cardiovascular Technology program graduate or Paramedic or health science credential.
• Experience: 2 years as Paramedic or Cath lab related training.
• Licenses/Certifications: Paramedic/CVT/RCIS license and BLS/ACLS current.

Responsibilities

• Performs duties for diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, including scrubbing, monitoring, and circulating.
• Completes and analyzes data from procedures.
• Provides direct patient care.

Skills

Fluent English

Multicultural sensitivity

Customer/patient focused

Critical thinking

Microsoft Office basics

Education

Cardiovascular Technology program graduate

Paramedic program graduate

Health science field credential (RCIS) program graduate

Job description

• Area of Interest: Medical Imaging and Radiology - Non-Nursing
• Shift: As Needed shifts Monday-Friday 7:00AM-5:30PM, on-call 5:30PM-7:00AM on weekdays and 5:30PM Friday-7:00AM Monday for weekend shifts. Minimum requirements: Either 1 full weekend on-call shift per calendar month OR 2 shifts + 2 on-call shifts per calendar month
• Job ID: 189778

• Area of Interest: Medical Imaging and Radiology - Non-Nursing
• FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.01
• Department: Cardiac Cath Lab- Meth
• Shift: As Needed shifts Monday-Friday 7:00AM-5:30PM, on-call 5:30PM-7:00AM on weekdays and 5:30PM Friday-7:00AM Monday for weekend shifts. Minimum requirements: Either 1 full weekend on-call shift per calendar month OR 2 shifts + 2 on-call shifts per calendar month
• Job ID: 189778

Overview

The Cardiovascular Technologist in conjunction with other team members, and under the direct supervision of the Interventional cardiologist, provides direct specialized care to patients in the Cardiac Cath Lab. This position operates specialized equipment for use in diagnostic tests and therapeutic interventions performed in the Cath Lab. Successful

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few:

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

• Performs the various duties related to diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, including scrubbing in, monitoring, and circulating.
• Completes and analyzes data from procedures.
• Provides direct patient care.

Qualifications

Education:

• Graduate of accredited Cardiovascular Technology program, or
• Graduate of a Paramedic program; or
• Graduate of a certificate or degree granting program in the health science field (for Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialists only)

Experience: Two years of pre-hospital experience as a Paramedic (Hospital based experience is preferred), or prior Cath lab experience or training as a CVT or RCIS. Be a graduate from an approved invasive Cardiovascular program and be registered or scheduled to take the registry within 1 year of hire.

License(s)/Certification(s): Current licensure/certification in good standing to practice as a Paramedic Specialist or CVT or RCIS. Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification or obtain certification within three (3) months from date of hire. Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English. Multicultural sensitivity. Microsoft Office – basic computer skills. Customer/patient focused. Critical thinking skills using independent judgment in making decisions.

Other: Position requires on-call. Must be able to arrive within 30 minutes of call-in when on a call shift. Must own a telecom device capable of receiving call-in pages Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position. Work may occasionally require travel to other UPH facilities. May drive a UPH vehicle, rental or own vehicle.