PRN Cathlab Technologist - Cardiac Cathlab

Truman Medical Centers; United States; On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Truman Medical Centers is seeking a PRN Cathlab Technologist to join the Cardiac Cath Lab team at University Health in Kansas City, MO. The role is part-time with a varied work schedule and 4 hours per week.

You will prepare the lab, assist during cardiac procedures, and operate X-ray/monitoring equipment, scrubbing to support cardiologists. Strong exam-related knowledge and certifications are required.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Certified CV Tech or equivalent in education/experience.
• Two years experience in an active cardiac cath lab or equivalent.
• BLS and ACLS certification required.
• Able to wear lead apron (5-7 pounds) for up to three hours, and walk/stand/stoop.
• Thorough knowledge of cardiovascular anatomy, physiology, and hemodynamics, plus equipment.
• Recognize life-threatening arrhythmias under monitoring.
• Good verbal and written communication for logs and QA.
• Lift up to 50 pounds for safe patient handling.

Responsibilities

• Prepares Cardiac Catheterization lab and assists during procedures.
• Operates X-ray or monitoring equipment during procedures.
• Scrubs to assist cardiologists during procedures.
• Document results and report under a Staff Cardiologist.

Skills

Cardiac cath lab experience

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Verbal & written communication

Physical stamina

Education

Certified CV Tech or equivalent

Tools

X-ray equipment operation

Monitoring equipment

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

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