Cath Lab Technologist (0.8 Days - Dyer)

Franciscan Alliance, Inc.; Tennessee; On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Franciscan Health Dyer Campus is seeking a Cath Lab Technologist III to supervise room staff, coordinate the schedule, and assist with invasive cardiology procedures. The role requires knowledge of equipment, indications, and high standards of patient safety.

The position involves circulating, scrubbing, monitoring, and operating radiographic equipment with a focus on quality examination and optimal care. Travel up to 20% may be required.

Qualifications

• ARRT certification is required upon hire.
• ACLS certification within 1 year of hire.
• CPR certification within 90 days of hire.
• Prefer an Associate’s or Bachelor's Degree in Radiology.
• 1 year of x-ray technologist experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise room staff performance and coordinate the Cath Lab schedule.
• Circulate, scrub, and monitor invasive cardiology procedures.
• Operate radiographic equipment and follow radiation safety procedures.
• Collaborate with providers and management to optimize department productivity.
• Train and educate new Cath Lab staff.

Skills

ARRT Certification

ACLS

CPR

Radiology Licensure

Radiology Degrees

X-ray Technologist Experience

Education

Associate’s Degree in Radiology

Bachelor’s Degree in Radiology

Job description

Franciscan Health Dyer Campus

24 Joliet St Dyer, Indiana 46311

The Cath Lab Technologist III is accountable for the supervision of the room staff’s performance, coordination of the room’s schedule, and communicating with the Cath Lab management team to ensure the efficient utilization of resources. This position also performs duties of circulating, scrub, and monitoring of invasive cardiology procedures. Cath Lab Technologist III must demonstrate an understanding of all invasive procedures, the equipment, and supplies for each procedure, and indications for performing each procedure. The focus of the Cath Lab Technologist III position is to assure optimal quality examination and intervention while maintaining the highest level of patient care and safety.

WHO WE ARE

With 11 ministries and access points across Indiana, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers that provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

• Interpret data gathered during procedures, and recognize potential implications in patient care or complications as it relates to cardiovascular diseases.
• Operate physiologic recorder/database system with expertise recognizing arrhythmias and normal/abnormal waveforms.
• Collaborate and communicate with other room staff and schedule coordinator to maximize the productivity of the entire department.
• Train and educate new employees in the cardiac catheterization lab.
• Operate the radiographic equipment utilizing radiation safety procedures.
• Provide assistance to the Provider performing the procedure.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Preferred Associate’s Degree in Radiology
• Preferred Bachelor’s Degree in Radiology
• 1 year in x-ray technologist Preferred
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Certification - upon hire
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association within 1 year
• Licensure -
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - within 90 days

TRAVEL IS REQUIRED:

Up to 20%

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment as otherwise required by an applicable local, state or Federal law.

Franciscan Alliance reserves a Right of Conscience objection in the event local, state or Federal ordinances that violate its values and the free exercise of its religious rights.

Franciscan Alliance is committed to equal employment opportunity.

Franciscan provides eligible employees with comprehensive benefit offerings. Find an overview on thebenefit section of our career site, jobs.franciscanhealth.org.