Cath Lab Technologist - St. Vincent Medical Center

Mercy Health; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated professional to join their Cardiac Catheterization Lab team. This role involves assisting physicians in performing critical cardiac and vascular procedures, ensuring patient safety through meticulous preparation and monitoring. The ideal candidate will have a Vocational/Technical Degree and relevant certifications, bringing a keen understanding of heart anatomy and the ability to operate complex medical equipment. With a focus on quality patient care, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact in a supportive and faith-based healthcare environment. Join a team committed to excellence and compassionate service.

Benefits

Sign On Bonus - $12,000

Higher Pay Scales and Sign-On Incentives

Flexible Schedule

Rewarding Higher Differentials for Weekend Work

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Prescription drug coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance w/AD&D

Employer contributions to retirement savings plan

Educational Assistance

Qualifications

• Must be RCIS credentialed and have BLS/ACLS certification.
• Requires knowledge of heart anatomy and radiographic procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians in cardiac procedures and maintain sterile techniques.
• Monitor patients' conditions and document procedural events.

Skills

EKG interpretation

aseptic techniques

patient monitoring

analytical abilities

Education

Vocational/Technical Degree

Tools

digital medical equipment

fluoroscopic equipment

hospital inventory system

Job description

Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health!

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36

Work Shift: Days (United States of America)

Mercy Health St. Vincent Medical Center

Full Time Days

Join our team today!

• Sign On Bonus - $12,000

• Higher Pay Scales and Sign-On Incentives

• Flexible Schedule to live the life you deserve

• Rewarding Higher Differentials with working on the Weekend

Mercy Health St. Vincent Medical Center is a faith-based Catholic Healthcare Ministry committed to serving the poor and underserved of our community since 1853. Mercy Health St. Vincent Medical Center is a Regional Tertiary care facility serving a 150-mile radius of Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan. St. Vincent has been a well-established leader in quality healthcare as demonstrated by being verified as a Level I Adult and Level II Pediatric Trauma Center by the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma, designated as a STEMI Center, as well as Comprehensive Stroke Center verified by the Joint Commission.

Job Summary:

Under general supervision, assists physicians in performing invasive and noninvasive cardiac, structural heart interventions, and vascular procedures in the Cardiac Catheterization Lab (CCL). Prepares patients and procedural sites using aseptic techniques. Assists physicians by calibrating equipment, preparing supplies, devices, and instruments for the procedure. Sets up, operates, and monitors complex digital medical and fluoroscopic equipment to ensure accurate image acquisition and expected patient outcomes. Utilizes multiple computer applications and medical devices for proper procedure documentation within the electronic health record (EHR). Responsible for monitoring, interpreting, and calculating hemodynamic waveforms and EKGs. Assists with the coordination, implementation, and evaluation of patient care under the supervision of the physician in the CCL to promote safe, efficient, and therapeutic patient care. Maintains an electronically and radiologic safe environment in the CCL. Maintains integrity of CCL supply inventory. Ensures accurate charge capture.

Essential Functions:

• Extracts and documents all pertinent pre-procedural information obtained from patient and medical record.

• Prepares patients for procedures using proper positioning and surgical prep of procedural site(s).

• Maintains sterile technique while assisting physician during cardiac adult and pediatric / EP/ vascular procedures. Requires the ability to prepare instruments equipment and medications before and during Cardiac/ EP/ Vascular Assists physician in cardiac/ vascular/ EP/ pediatric procedures.

• Operates digital medical and fluoroscopic equipment during procedures.

• Continuous monitoring of patients condition through interpretation of EKG and hemodynamic waveforms.

• Requires documentation of procedural events and ensures accuracy of recorded waveforms and calculation. Finalizes procedural reports and transfers all images and hemodynamic information to the server.

• Loads automatic injector with contrast media and injects via catheter at a rate of volume selected by physician.

• Uses provided computer applications to ensure accurate charge capture on procedural and supply charges.

• Requires stocking and inventory of equipment and supply readiness utilizing hospital inventory system.

• Participate in unit performance improvement / quality management measures.

Job Requirements:

• Required Minimum Education: Vocational/Technical Degree

• Must be RCIS credentialed through Cardiovascular Credentialing International and/or RT through ARRT.

• Must have BLS / ACLS certification.

• Must have basic dysrhythmia course.

• Work requires 6 to 12 months on-the-job training in electrocardiograph interpretation, aseptic techniques, and cardiac diagnostic and interventional procedures.

Qualifications:

• Minimum Years and Type of Experience: Previous Cath Lab or RT experience preferred but not required.

• Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Must possess level of knowledge of heart anatomy, physiology and radiographic procedures generally acquired through two years education in an allied health science such as radiographic technology, nursing, or cardiopulmonary technology. Desirable to have registry as an invasive Cardiovascular Specialist through the Cardiovascular Credentialing International. Must have analytical abilities necessary to monitor and assess patient’s condition, and to perform calculations for diagnosis of heart defects.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

MercyHealth is an equal opportunity employer.

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

• Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans

• Prescription drug coverage

• Flexible spending accounts

• Life insurance w/AD&D

• Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible

• Paid time off

• Educational Assistance

• And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.

Department: Surgical Services Administration - St. Vincent