Cath Lab Technologist II

WellSpan Health; York (York County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Education assistance

DailyPay

Expanded Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

WellSpan York Hospital is seeking a skilled Cardiovascular Laboratory Technician to provide technical support to physicians during invasive cardiology procedures. You will scrub, monitor hemodynamics, and assist with PCI, stents, and peripheral interventions, ensuring safety and accuracy across pre-, intra-, and post-procedural care.

The role requires 3 years Cath Lab/Peripheral or interventional radiology experience, plus BLS/ACLS and ARRT credentials.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree required in cardiovascular technology or related field.
• 3 years Cath Lab/Peripheral and/or interventional radiology experience required.
• Experience with electric countershock techniques preferred.
• Cardiology, EKG and physiologic monitoring knowledge required or preferred.
• BLS, ACLS and ARRT certifications required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist Cardiologist in diagnostic invasive procedures and maintain Cath Lab equipment knowledge.
• Scrub and assist Cardiologist; monitor patients before, during and after procedures.
• Prepare sterile trays, maintain sterile field, and ensure safety protocols.
• Manage radiation safety and operate fluoroscopy equipment with routine maintenance.
• Recognize arrhythmias and respond per emergency protocols; support PA in procedures.

Skills

Cath Lab procedures

Peripheral vascular lab

Cardiology knowledge

Radiographic equipment operation

Team player

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associates Degree

Job description

Full-Time: 40 Hours/Weekly, 6:00 AM - 4:30 PM

STEMI call and late-stay call requirement

Must live within 30 minutes of York Hospital or be willing to relocate

General Summary

Provides technical support and assistance to the physician during invasive cardiology procedures. Performs scrub and hemodynamic monitoring duties with cardiac catheterizations, vascular and interventional radiology procedures using clinical knowledge, technical skills, and professional judgment in accordance with professional and departmental standards and protocols. Provides care assessment prior, during and post-procedural instruction to patients. Prepares and maintains all pertinent information related to procedures.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Assists Cardiologist in performance of diagnostic invasive procedures. Maintains operational knowledge of Cath Lab equipment according to manufacture’s specifications.
• Assists and performs diagnostic invasive procedures in the Cardiac Cath Lab. Provides care for patients prior, during and after procedures. Scrubs and assists Cardiologist as requested. Responds to patient distress situations and assists with equipment quality control and inventory management. Prepares sterile trays, instruments, supplies and equipment necessary for procedures, and maintains sterile field. Provides all appropriate services to safely and efficiently complete patient’s procedures. Maintains knowledge of cardiac concepts and clinical practices.
• Possess the knowledge & skills level of basic and complex invasive procedures which may include: Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), stents, IABP placement and operation and peripheral interventions. Responsible for patient safety in the CCL and must be able to recognize cardiac arrhythmias and respond according to emergency protocols, operate external cardiac pacemaker and defibrillator. Intervenes with appropriate therapy in the event of cardiac emergencies.
• Assists with Peripheral procedures including Carotids and ASD’s. Utilizes specialty equipment for procedures including, but not limited to IVUS, Rotablator, Cutting balloon, and Angiojet.
• Maintains, troubleshoots and operates fluoroscopy equipment to ensure operability and safety. Calibrates equipment and performs routine preventive maintenance procedures.
• Monitors and records patients' hemodynamic status during procedures.
• Properly handles and processes PACS images to include storage and transfer. Follows radiation safety policies as outlined by the NRC and York Hospital’s Radiation Safety Committee.
• Immobilizes patients as necessary and practices radiation safety procedures.
• Assumes “off premise” call responsibilities as required to assure complete call coverage

Common Expectations

• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span of the assigned patient population. Assesses and interprets patient age specific data and provides appropriate, age specific treatment. Provides direct patient care to assigned patient age group(s).
• Demonstrates a commitment to patient, visitor and staff by: complying with all applicable safety regulations; learning the impact of medical errors and methodology that will lead to reduction of errors; reporting actual and potential errors, as well as hazardous conditions; identifying opportunities to standardize processes and "error proof" systems that will lead to increased safety; and participating in safety education programs and root cause analyses as required.
• Prepares and maintains written documentation as required by the profession and the department. Maintains established policies and procedures, objectives, quality assessment, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, attends in-services, workshops and staff meetings as required.
• Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.
• Prepares rooms with appropriate instruments, sutures, supplies and equipment.
• Drapes patients for surgical procedures.
• Opens sterile supplies and sets up for procedures.

Minimum Education

• Associates Degree Required

Work Experience

• 3 years Cath Lab/Peripheral and/or interventional radiology experience. Required and
• Previous Cath Lab experience. Required and
• Experience in electric countershock techniques. Required
• Experience in cardiology, EKG and physiologic monitoring. Preferred

Licenses

• Registered Cardiac Invasive Specialist Upon Hire Required or
• Registered Technologist-Radiography - ARRT Upon Hire Required and
• Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required and
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Upon Hire Required

Courses And Training

• Degree from an accredited school of Cardiovascular Technology. Upon Hire Preferred and
• Graduate of an approved cardiovascular program. Upon Hire Preferred

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Proficient in heart catheterization lab and peripheral vascular lab procedures.
• Knowledge of cardiology, electrophysiology, pacemakers, peripheral vascular procedures and related equipment.
• Ability to use radiographic equipment and handle patients who present in a variety of conditions.
• Ability to wear lead protective gear for long periods.
• Ability to function as a team member.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

Benefits Offered

• Comprehensive health benefits
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Education assistance
• Financial education and support, including DailyPay
• Expanded Paid Parental Leave

For additional details: Benefits & Incentives | WellSpan Careers (joinwellspan.org)

About Us

WellSpan Health’s vision is to reimagine healthcare through the delivery of comprehensive, equitable health and wellness solutions throughout our continuum of care. As an integrated delivery system focused on leading in value-based care, we encompass more than 2,300 employed providers, 250 locations, nine award-winning hospitals, home care and a behavioral health organization serving central Pennsylvania and northern Maryland. Our high-performing Medicare Accountable Care Organization (ACO) is the region’s largest and one of the best in the nation. With a team 23,000 strong, WellSpan experts provide a range of services, from wellness and employer services solutions to advanced care for complex medical and behavioral conditions. Our clinically integrated network of 3,000 aligned physicians and advanced practice providers is dedicated to providing the highest quality and safety, inspiring our patients and communities to be their healthiest.

About The Team

WellSpan York Hospital Built on a solid 140-year legacy of providing high-quality, high-volume, community-based care, WellSpan York Hospital, the largest of WellSpan’s eight hospitals, is a 596-bed acute care community teaching hospital that employs nearly 5,000 people, making WellSpan the largest employer in York County. Driven by a mission to provide exceptional care to all, WellSpan York Hospital serves a diverse population of more than 520,000 residents from the greater York County area. WellSpan York Hospital was one of several WellSpan Health hospitals honored by U.S. News & World Report with the High Performing recognition for 2022-23. The hospital offers services and programs that feature highly skilled clinical staff, life-saving technology and state-of-the-art facilities to address some of the most complex medical, surgical and behavioral health conditions. WellSpan York Hospital’s Regional Resource/Level 1 Trauma Center has been accredited by the Pennsylvania Trauma Systems Foundation and is the only accredited trauma center in York, Adams and Franklin counties. It is a nationally recognized teaching hospital with nine residency programs, six allied health schools and other training programs. More than 700 physicians and other professionals are members of WellSpan York Hospital’s medical and dental staff. WellSpan York Hospital in embarking on a significant five-year project. The centerpiece will be a new, eight-story surgical and critical care tower, which will dramatically expand the hospital’s intensive care unit as well as develop new state of-the-art surgical suites, making it one of the top 10 largest hospitals in Pennsylvania with approximately 600 beds.