Catherization Laboratory Technologist

Avera Health; Aberdeen (SD); On-site; USD 44,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Avera St Luke's Hospital in Aberdeen, SD, seeks a Cath Lab Technologist to perform cardiovascular and peripheral vascular procedures with minimal supervision. You will assist physicians, manage instruments, and ensure safety and documentation with strict adherence to lab policies.

The role involves day shifts with on-call coverage, competitive benefits, and a sign-on bonus. Requires ARRT certifications and Cath Lab training, with opportunities to train staff and contribute to CQI efforts.

Qualifications

• Associate's transcript showing completion of a Cath Lab degree.
• ARRT certification in Cath Lab Radiography required within 60 days.
• ARRT Radiography (R) certification required within 60 days.
• Must understand cardiovascular anatomy and physiology, ECG and hemodynamic system.

Responsibilities

• Receive and screen patients per procedure and perform pre-procedure assessments.
• Provide pre- and post-procedure education to patients and families.
• Prepare required paperwork and document patient charts.
• Assist physician and scrub during cases.
• Administer medications and therapies per orders.
• Operate diagnostic equipment to complete procedures.
• Contribute input on policy/procedure improvements for the Cath Lab.
• Operate and maintain hemodynamic monitoring equipment; balance transducers.
• Recommend interventions to achieve desired outcomes.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Cath Lab degree

ARRT - Cath Lab Radiography

ARRT Radiography (R)

Job description

Location:

Avera St Luke's Hospital

Worker Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Primarily days with night, weekend and holiday on-call involvement (United States of America)

Pay Range:

$32.25 - $48.50

Position Highlights

Duties hours 0700 to 1530 or 0730 to 1600 Monday thru Friday. Call shared with other staff. Weekend Call rotation once every other weekend to every 3rd weekend.

May be eligible for a $25,000-$40,000 sign on bonus!

You Belong at Avera

Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

A Brief Overview

Performs all cardiovascular and/or peripheral vascular procedures at a technical and professional level requiring minimal supervision of technical detail. The Cath Lab Technologist performs a variety of technical procedures on both inpatient and outpatients that require responsible and independent judgment. The individual will assume responsibility and initiative for designated areas and procedures as required. The individual will assist with training, education, and orientation of staff and others. The Cath Lab Technologist will assist in maintenance of the CQI program. Responsibilities to adhering to and following all Cardiovascular/Angiography Laboratory policy and procedures, and the guidelines of other pertinent regulating agencies.

What you will do

• Receives and screens patients per procedure. Performs pre-procedure assessment.
• Provides pre-and-post procedure education to the patient and family members.
• Assembles the proper paperwork necessary prior to the procedure and completes all necessary documentation for completion of the patient's chart.
• Assists the physician and scrub person during the case.
• Administers medication and therapy according to the physician's orders.
• Operates diagnostic equipment necessary to complete procedures.
• Provides input regarding new policies and procedures in the Cardiac Catheterization/Angiography Lab.
• Operates and maintain the hemodynamic monitoring equipment.
• Maintains transducer balance to hemodynamic system.
• Recommends interventions to attain expected outcomes.

Essential Qualifications

The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.

Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:

• Associate's Transcript showing completion of a Cath Lab degree
• Cardiac Interventional Radiography (RI) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) within 60 Days
• Radiography (R) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) within 60 Days
• Must be familiar with the anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular system, comprehension of the ECG and hemodynamic system

Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:

• Two years experience in field or specialty

Expectations and Standards

• Commitment to the daily application of Avera's mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.
• Promote Avera's values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
• Uphold Avera's standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
• Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.

Benefits You Need & Then Some

Avera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future.

• PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.
• Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement
• Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship

Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to [e-mail].