Lead Cardiac Cath Lab Tech III

Trinity Health; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits Day One

Medical, Dental, Vision

PTO (Paid Time Off)

Life Insurance

Short and Long-term Disability

Retirement plan with employer match

Tuition Reimbursement

Referral program

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Trinity Health Ann Arbor Hospital seeks a Cardiac Special Procedures Tech III to scrub, assist and monitor patients in the Cath Lab during invasive cardiovascular procedures. You will prepare patients, assist cardiologists, and help manage equipment and documentation.

Day shift, full-time, 40 hours per week, with RCIS/RCES certification mandatory and BLS/ACLS. The role offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities to contribute in a large Catholic healthcare system.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent in Cardiovascular Technology or related field required.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a cardiac catheterization laboratory.
• RCIS/RCES Certification Required and be a current RCIS member.
• BLS/ACLS Required.

Responsibilities

• Functions as part of the cardiovascular lab team, assisting the cardiologist and team leader in the performance of routine cardiac diagnostic procedures and in minor surgical procedures.
• Preps for incoming patients and compiles and summarizes patient histories from physician letters and notes.
• Participates in both pre/post procedural time-outs as defined by WHO and hospital policy.
• Assists in monitoring the patient’s condition during invasive cardiac procedures, and identifies and communicates deteriorating patient conditions to the team leader.
• Involved in problem solving and calibration of monitoring equipment used during invasive cardiac procedures.
• Scrubs for procedures/surgery and closely assists the cardiologist with invasive cardiovascular procedures, including manipulation of cardiac catheter and guide wire utilizing aseptic technique.
• Prepares patients for cardiovascular procedures when necessary and transports patient to procedure room.
• Receives request and schedules patients for specialized diagnostic procedures, arranging for patient transport to the procedural area and to a post procedure location. Relays patient report to pertinent nursing staff.
• Administers routinely used procedural medications, contrast fluids, flush fluids, and emergent medications to patients under the supervision of a cardiologist.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

ECG rhythm interpretation

Patient monitoring

Aseptic technique

Mechanical/mathematical aptitude

Clinical decision making

Radiation safety awareness

Education

Associate’s degree or equivalent in Cardiovascular Technology or related field

Job description

Trinity Health Ann Arbor Hospital seeks a Cardiac Special Procedures Tech III to scrub, assist and monitor patients in the Cath Lab during invasive cardiovascular procedures. You will prepare patients, assist cardiologists, and help manage equipment and documentation.

Day shift, full-time, 40 hours per week, with RCIS/RCES certification mandatory and BLS/ACLS. The role offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities to contribute in a large Catholic healthcare system.