Interventional Cardiovascular Technologist - Cath Lab

Brigham and Women's Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign on bonus of $15,000

Encouragement for new grads to apply

Job summary

Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston is seeking a dedicated individual for patient care activities in the Cath Lab. Responsibilities include assisting cardiologists, preparing the lab, and ensuring sterile techniques. An Associate's degree in Radiology is required, and a variety of skills including technical aptitude and strong organizational skills are essential.

Enjoy a $15,000 sign-on bonus with encouragement for new grads to apply. Join a diverse workforce committed to equal opportunity!

Qualifications

• Radiologic Technologist [MA] required.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support [ACLS (AHA)] preferred.
• Registered Technologist [ARRT-R] required.
• Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] preferred.
• Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist [RCIS] preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the cardiologist in all surgical and diagnostic procedures.
• Attend to patient needs during cardiac lab procedures.
• Recognize and interpret arrhythmias and heart block abnormalities.
• Prepare and stock the Cath Lab before and after procedures.
• Operate radiographic equipment utilizing radiation safety procedures.

Skills

Knowledge of sterile technique

Ability to handle assignments under minimal supervision

Strong organizational skills with attention to detail

Technical Skills

Knowledge of lab equipment and procedures

Education

Associate's degree in Radiology

Tools

Radiographic equipment

Job description

Responsible for assisting with direct patient care activities in a variety of Cath Lab procedures. Prepares and stocks the Cath Lab before and after procedures, gathers clean and sterile supplies, sets sterile instrument fields, maintains and monitors aseptic techniques.

Essential Functions

• Assists the cardiologist in all surgical and diagnostic procedures.
• Attends to patient needs during cardiac lab procedures.
• Recognizes and interprets arrhythmias and heart block abnormalities.
• Tests tissue according to what the pathologist needs.
• Describe the indications for electrophysiologic testing, permanent pacemaker.
• Operates the radiographic equipment utilizing radiation safety procedures.
• Protects healthcare organization value by keeping information confidential; cautioning others regarding potential breaches.

Education

• Associate's degree Radiology required

Licenses and Credentials

• Radiologic Technologist [MA] required
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support [ACLS (AHA)] - American Heart Association (AHA) preferred
• Registered Technologist [ARRT-R] - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) required
• Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] preferred
• Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist [RCIS] - Cardiovascular Credentialing International preferred

Experience

• Experience is related field preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of sterile technique.
• Ability to handle assignments under minimal supervision is essential.
• Technical Skills: strives to continuously build knowledge and skills, pursues training and development opportunities, shares expertise with others.
• Knowledge of lab equipment and procedures.
• Strong desire and aptitude to learn.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Create various excel based sample reports with data exports.

Currently offering $15,000 sign on bonus. New grads encouraged to apply!

The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.