Cath Lab Technologist

UNC Health Care; Rocky Mount (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider dedicated to improving community health. As a Cardiac Cath Lab Technician, you will play a crucial role in assisting during cardiac procedures and ensuring patient safety. This position involves scrubbing, monitoring, and responding to patient needs in a fast-paced environment. You will work closely with a diverse team to deliver high-quality care and participate in life-saving measures. If you are passionate about making a difference in patients' lives and thrive in a collaborative setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Radiology Technologist Program or CVT Program.
• ACLS and BLS Certifications required within specified timeframes.

Responsibilities

• Assist in transporting patients and attending to their needs during procedures.
• Record hemodynamic and electrical data during cardiac lab procedures.

Skills

Patient Care

Monitoring Equipment

Cardiac Anatomy Knowledge

Basic EKG Interpretation

Radiation Safety Knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Graduate of an Accredited Radiology Technologist Program

ACLS Certification

BLS Certification

Tools

Hemodynamic and Electrical Amplifiers

Digital Fluoroscopic Equipment

Job description

Job Description

Description

Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 diverse employees, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.

Cardiac Cath Lab Technicians are responsible for scrubbing, monitoring, and assisting providers as requested. Technicians respond with the team to patient distress situations and assist with equipment quality control and inventory management.Responsibilities:Assist in transporting patients to nursing units. Attends to patient needs during cardiac lab procedures.Circulates during procedure, as applicable. Obtains and records hemodynamic, electrical, and angiographic data by operating - hemodynamic and electrical amplifiers and digital and line fluoroscopic equipment.Participates in life-saving measures such as defibrillation and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.Participates in On-call per established call schedule, if applicable.Performs other duties as assigned.Prepares patient and equipment for cardiac lab procedures by preparing site of entry, - draping patient, arranging sterilized instruments and catheters, and calibrating and setting up pressure transducers and tubing.Prepares the Cardiac Lab procedures rooms by ensuring that adequate stock is available. Scrubs during procedure, as applicable. Assists the physician in maneuvering catheters.* Note: These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.Other information:High school diploma or equivalent Graduate of an accredited Radiology Technologist Program or accredited CVT Program ** Previous experience scrubbing in a Cardiac Cath, Interventional Radiology or Electrophysiology Lab or a graduate of a certificate or degree granting program or post-secondary educational program in a health science or related field may be substituted for the professional education requirement above American Heart Association ACLS required within 6 months of hire American Heart Association BLS Certification RCIS must be acquired within 2 years Knowledge of radiation safety Basic EKG interpretationPreferred:ARRT Certifications (R) (American Registry of Radiology Technologists) Registration as a Cardiovascular Technologist (RCVT) Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) Knowledge in computer-based imaging and hemodynamic management Proficient in EKG interpretation Basic knowledge of cardiac anatomy and pathophysiology

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Job Details

Legal Employer: Nash Hospitals

Entity: Nash UNC Health Care

Organization Unit: NGH Cardiac Cath Lab

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 36.00

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Day Job

Location of Job: NASH HC

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No