CATH LAB TECHNICIAN (PRN)

Matagorda Regional Medical Center; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a leading medical center where you will play a crucial role in patient care within the Cath Lab. As a CV tech, you will be responsible for preparing patients, maintaining equipment, and collaborating with physicians to ensure the best outcomes. This position requires a current registered nurse license, strong critical thinking, and excellent communication skills. You'll also have the opportunity to train and supervise other staff, making a significant impact in a fast-paced environment. If you're passionate about providing quality patient care and thrive in a collaborative setting, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Current registered nurse license in the State of Texas is required.
• Must have CPR certification and relevant licensure.

Responsibilities

• Scrub as a tech in the Cath Lab, including patient preparation and recovery.
• Inject contrast medium and supervise staff learning the role.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Patient care

Education

Registered Nurse License

CPR Certification

CST, RN, or RT(R) Licensure

Tools

Cardiology equipment

Job description

Responsible for scrubbing as a tech in the Cath Lab including patient preparation, recovery and line removal, diagnostic procedures. Requirements include education of patient and family, professional behavior, communicating relevant information to the appropriate health care team, the patient and the family. Must demonstrate critical thinking skills and techniques in the planning and provision of quality patient care. Demonstrate excellent communication, organizational and time management skills. Collaborate with physician to ensure expected outcomes for patient. Serve as a resource for other licensed and unlicensed staff. A CV tech will Inject contrast medium into blood vessels as instructed by physician, supervise and train other staff learning role, check, test and maintain cardiology equipment, adjust equipment or controls according to physicians’ orders or established protocols, explain process to patients in order to obtain cooperation and reduce anxiety, prepare patients and position for testing, attach electrodes to patients and prepare patients sterilely for procedures using sterile technique, responsible for maintaining the sterility of the patient and staff as well as scrub table during the procedure.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Current registered nurse license in the State of Texas, Current CPR, CST, RN, or RT(R) Licensure

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