PRN Cathlab Technologist - Cardiac Cathlab

University Health KC; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 41,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

University Health KC is seeking a PRN Cathlab Technologist to prepare the Cardiac Catheterization lab and assist during procedures in Kansas City, MO. The role involves scrubbing for cardiologists, operating X-ray and monitoring equipment, and maintaining logs and QA records.

The position requires a high school diploma, CV Tech certification, and two years in a cath lab, with BLS/ACLS certifications. Part-time, varied schedule, 4 hours per week.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• CV Tech certification or equivalent required.
• Two years experience in an active cardiac catheterization lab or equivalent.
• Must maintain BLS and ACLS certification for continued employment.
• Ability to wear lead apron and perform lab duties safely.

Responsibilities

• Prepares Cardiac Catheterization lab and assists during procedures.
• Operates X-ray and monitoring equipment as needed.
• Scrubs to assist cardiologists during procedures.
• Maintains logs, records, and quality assurance documentation.

Skills

Cardiac Cath Lab experience

Team collaboration

Verbal/written communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CV Tech certification or equivalent

BLS/ACLS certification

Job description

PRN Cathlab Technologist - Cardiac Cathlab

101 Truman Medical Center

Job Location

University Health 1 (UH1)

Kansas City, Missouri

Department

Cardiac Cath Lab UHTMC

Position Type

Part time

Work Schedule

varied

Hours Per Week

4

Job Description

Prepares Cardiac Catheterization lab and assists during procedures , operates X-ray equipment or monitoring equipment. Scrubs to assist cardiologists. Tasks are periodically observed during the procedure, and the results are reviewed and reported by a Staff Cardiologist.

Minimum Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Certified CV Tech or equivalent in combination of education and experience
• Two years experience in an active cardiac catherization lab or equivalent
• Must maintain BLS and ACLS certification for continued employment.
• Ability to wear lead apron (5-7 pounds) for up to three hours and have ability to walk, stand, and stoop.
• Thorough knowledge of cardiovascular anatomy, physiology, and hemodynamics, as well as cardiovascular equipment and supplies.
• Working knowledge of formulae used to calculate gradients, shunts, and cardiac outputs.
• Ability to recognize life-threatening arrhythmias under all monitoring situations.
• Ability to recognize intra-cardiac electrocardiogram and measure intervals.
• Good verbal and written communication skills for maintaining logs, records, and quality assurance.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds for lifting and positioning all patients safely.

Preferred Qualifications

• Registered ARRT