Cath Lab Technologist

Huntsville Memorial Hospital; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental &amp

Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary &

Paid Time Off

Short Term & Long Term Disability

Training & Development

Wellness Resources

Job summary

Huntsville Memorial Hospital is seeking a Cath Lab Technologist to assist in cardiac procedures, prepare patients (IV placement, blood collection, site prep) and monitor patients post-procedure with telemetry and vital signs. The role requires relevant radiologic/nursing education and Texas licensure, with BLS required within 60 days and ACLS within 90 days.

Experience is not required, though one year in Cardiac/Peripheral Vascular Interventions or Radiology is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a school of vocational nursing or a medical radiologic technology program.
• Current licensure as a Radiology Technologist in the State of Texas.
• BLS certification required within 60 days of employment; ACLS certification within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Assist in procedures in the Cath Lab; IV placement, blood collection and site preparation.
• Review patient charts to ensure consents and appropriate labs.
• Monitor patients post-procedure: site management, vital signs and telemetry.

Education

Vocational nursing program

Medical radiologic technology program

Job description

Under general supervision of the Registered Nurse, the Cath Lab Technologist assists in procedures, prepares patients for procedures (IV placement, blood collection, and site preparation), reviews patient chart to ensure consents and appropriate labs are in place, and monitors patients post-procedure (site management, vital sign and telemetry monitoring). The Cath Lab Technologist will ensure high quality, effective patient care, while working collaboratively to integrate the goals of the HVC with Huntsville Memorial Hospital. The Cath Lab Technologist functions as a member of the heart and vascular team; possesses skill necessary to provide care based on physical, psychological, educational, safety and related criteria for the patient population.

Education: Graduate of a school of vocational nursing or a medical radiologic technology program.

Experience: None required. One year of clinical experience in Cardiac and Peripheral Vascular Interventions, Radiology, or related specialty preferred.

Licensure/Certification: Current licensure as a Radiology Technologist in the State of Texas. Will consider an LVN with RCIS. Basic Life Support certification required within 60 days of employment. Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification within 90 days of employment.

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Wellness Resources