Interventional Cardiovascular Technologist - Cath Lab

Partner's Healthcare; Dover (NH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Wentworth-Douglass Hospital in Dover, NH is recruiting a Cath Lab Technologist to join a growing cardiovascular team. The role involves assisting with diagnostic and interventional procedures in the catheterization lab, maintaining sterile fields, and providing high-quality patient care in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has a radiology or cardiovascular background, BLS certification, and comfort with sophisticated imaging systems.

Qualifications

• Associate's or cardiovascular Radiology degree preferred; Bachelor's in Radiology acceptable.
• BLS certification required; ACLS preferred.
• ARRT or NH Radiologic Technologist license preferred; RCIS after 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Assist with diagnostic and interventional procedures in the cath lab/electrophysiology lab.
• Work closely with physicians and nursing staff to provide high-quality patient care.
• Prepare and stock lab, set sterile fields, and maintain aseptic technique.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

EMR proficiency

Attention to detail

Education

Associate's Degree in Radiology

Cardiovascular degree

Bachelor's Degree in Radiology

Tools

Mobile Aspects

Syngo Dynamics

X-ray

Hemodynamic system

Catheter-based ultrasound

Job description

Site

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Job Summary

Full-time position at WDH in Dover, NH. $20,000.00 Sign on Bonus. Starting rate: $46.00/hour

We are seeking an experienced Cath Lab Technologist to join our growing cardiovascular team. The ideal candidate will have previous cardiac catheterization lab and/or electrophysiology experience and be comfortable working in a fast-paced procedural environment. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced technologist looking to join a collaborative cardiovascular team, with a recently enhanced and competitive pay scale.

Summary

As an Interventional Cardiovascular Technologist I, you will assist with diagnostic and interventional procedures in the catheterization/electrophysiology laboratory. You will work closely with physicians and nursing staff to provide high-quality care to patients undergoing cardiac catheterization and related procedures by overseeing a variety of cardiac imaging procedures using specialized equipment and techniques to capture high-quality images of the heart during invasive cardiac interventions, as well as other direct patient care activities. You will also be responsible for preparing and stocking the lab before and after procedures, setting sterile instrument fields, and maintaining and monitoring aseptic techniques.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Radiology or Cardiovascular preferred or Bachelor's Degree Radiology preferred

Licenses and Credentials

• Basic Life Support [BLS] required
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support [ACLS (AHA)] - preferred
• NH Radiologic Technologist License if Rad Tech degree graduate OR
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) preferred
• Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist [RCIS] - Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) after 1 year

Experience

• Experience in an accredited cardiac catheterization laboratory or related field 0-1 year required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must possess strong interpersonal and communication skills to interact effectively with patients and promote interdisciplinary collaborative teamwork, including in emergent situations. Maintains effective working relations and communication with the department and other hospital personnel.
• Must possess strong analytical and organizational abilities necessary to perform multiple diagnostic tasks.
• Must demonstrate proficiency in the electronic medical record system and the hemodynamic system within 3 months.
• Ability to identify and diagnose potential problems with patients or equipment, adapts priorities and plans independently with minimal direction. Escalate appropriately to leadership or the vendor as required.
• Must be able to promote a customer/patient-oriented philosophy among all staff within the area.
• Must use independent judgment, creativity, and initiative in a variety of situations when assisting with patient procedures.
• Must be able to work under extremely stressful conditions.
• Must be able to understand and operate required equipment and information systems, including, but not limited to, Mobile Aspects, Syngo dynamics, x-ray, biomedical hemodynamic system, catheter-based ultrasound, and additional modalities.
• Must be physically capable of lifting (linen, supplies, patients, etc.).
• Must have the ability to work with adult, elderly patients, and critically ill patients. Must have the ability to work productively in emergency situations, such as cardiac and respiratory codes, and on-call situations.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

• Remote Type Onsite
• Work Location 789 Central Avenue
• Scheduled Weekly Hours 40
• Employee Type Regular
• Work Shift Day (United States of America)
• Pay Range $28.78 - $45.91/Hourly
• Grade 5

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