Heart Cath Lab Cardiovascular Tech (Non-Registered)

Covenant Health; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Covenant Health Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville, TN, is seeking a Cardiovascular Invasive Technologist (Non-Registered) for the Heart Cath Lab. This full-time position supports the cardiology team performing diagnostic and interventional catheterization procedures.

The role requires basic cardiovascular knowledge, on-the-job catheterization training, and completion of an accredited program. BLS is mandatory at hire, ACLS within six months, with at least 6 months of related health experience.

Qualifications

• High School graduate with science/ anatomy coursework.
• Completion of one of the specified education routes in the Minimum Education section.

Responsibilities

• Actively participates in orientation and training of new employees and students.
• Demonstrates proficiency in complex clinical skills such as IABP, stents, DCA, complex PTCA, ablations and pacemakers.
• Demonstrates proficiency in reading cardiac anatomy and physiology, and correlating pressure wave forms and rhythm analysis.
• Assists in patient assessment, monitoring, and sterile technique as required.
• Maintains and assists with equipment and supplies in clinical areas.
• Maintains confidential patient records and reports.
• Responds to patients, physicians, and others’ needs in a timely manner.
• Delivers age-appropriate care across the lifespan and adheres to safety standards.

Skills

Cardiovascular knowledge

Patient assessment

Sterile technique

Education

Cardiovascular Technology program (accredited)

1,040 hours on-the-job catheterization training

Related programs (surgical tech, EMT, etc.)

Tools

IABP

Stents

DCA/PTCA

Ablations

Pacemakers

Job description

Covenant Health Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville, TN, is seeking a Cardiovascular Invasive Technologist (Non-Registered) for the Heart Cath Lab. This full-time position supports the cardiology team performing diagnostic and interventional catheterization procedures.

The role requires basic cardiovascular knowledge, on-the-job catheterization training, and completion of an accredited program. BLS is mandatory at hire, ACLS within six months, with at least 6 months of related health experience.