Cath Lab Technologist

OakBend Medical Center; Richmond (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

OakBend Medical Center is seeking a Cath Lab Technologist to provide comprehensive care for patients undergoing cardiac procedures. The role involves monitoring, scrubbing, and circulating under the Director's supervision, with strong understanding of invasive procedures and equipment.

The candidate should have an Associate Degree, BLS/ACLS certifications, and RCIS or ARRT eligibility; two years' Cath Lab experience is preferred, with ability to take call and reside within 30 minutes of the

Qualifications

• Associate degree required.
• Two years Cath Lab experience preferred.
• BLS and ACLS required; RCIS or ARRT on hire date.
• Basic computer knowledge and teamwork skills.
• Proficiency in ECG interpretation and hemodynamic monitoring preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for patients undergoing Cath Lab procedures as monitor, scrub, and circulate.
• Understand equipment, supplies, and indications for procedures.
• Be able to take call and live within 30 minutes of the hospital.

Skills

ECG interpretation

Hemodynamic monitoring

Team player

Basic computer knowledge

On-call availability

Education

Associate Degree

Job description

Responsibilities

Under the general supervision of the Director, the Cath Lab Technologist provides care for patients having procedures in the Cath Lab in the role of monitoring, scrubbing and circulating. Demonstrates an understanding of all invasive procedures, the equipment and supplies for each procedure, and indications for performing each procedure. Must be able to take call and live within 30 minutes of hospital, and/or make accommodations for being within 30 minutes of hospital when taking call.

Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION:

Associate Degree.

MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE:

Two years prior Cath Lab experience, performing both diagnostic and interventional procedures, is preferred.

REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

BLS and ACLS certification required though American Heart Association. RCIS or ARRT required upon hire date.

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:

Basic computer knowledge. Exhibits strong interpersonal and team player skills with all levels of the healthcare team. Proficiency in interpreting ECGs and hemodynamic pressure monitoring preferred.

ABOUT OAKBEND

OakBend Medical Center is an independent hospital providing exceptional and compassionate care to patients and the community since 1950. The OakBend family consists of outstanding team members caring for the community at three hospitals and many specialty centers. OakBend’s services and programs include its signature No Wait ER, an advanced trauma center, certified stroke program, hospital air ambulance services and a hospital-based skilled nursing facility. We remain committed to providing a rewarding environment to our team members, to providing necessary services to the community and to developing the best methods to care for our patients, ensuring a healthy future for generations.