Tech- Cardiac Cath/Cath Lab (PRN)

Universal Health Services; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Generous Paid Time Off

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with company match

Student loan refinancing program

Job summary

The George Washington University Hospital is seeking a Cath Lab Technologist to provide direction and support within a high-acuity Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory. You will serve as a resource, mentor, and clinical guide while delivering patient-centered cardiovascular care.

Responsibilities include assisting physicians with diagnostic and interventional procedures, maintaining equipment, and ensuring quality and efficiency.

Qualifications

• BLS and ACLS certifications are required upon start.
• RCIS or related registry is preferred.
• Strong communication and critical thinking are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provides safe, patient-centered care in a holistic manner.
• Tailors care to individual cultural, ethical, and spiritual needs.
• Ensures efficient delivery of care and prioritizes immediate needs.
• Assists physicians with cath lab and EP procedures, including sterile prep and instrument handling.
• Calibrates and troubleshoots cath lab equipment; maintains QA records.
• Selects appropriate instruments based on patient presentation during procedures.
• Delegates tasks and participates in staff assignments.
• Maintains inventory for billing and orders; supports supply management.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Skills

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

RCIS Registry

English Fluency

Communication Skills

Medical Terminology

Computer Skills

Education

Cardiovascular Technology or Radiology Technology degree

Job description

Responsibilities

About GW Hospital

The George Washington University Hospital is a 395-bed academic medical center located in the heart of Washington, DC, in partnership with the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. As a nationally recognized center of clinical excellence and innovation, we offer world-class care across a wide range of specialties. Our nurses play a vital role in shaping the patient experience, contributing to research, and driving improvements in care outcomes.

Cardiac Cath Lab Overview

The Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory (Cath Lab) at George Washington University Hospital is a specialized, high-acuity unit dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular disease. Our Cath Lab features advanced technology and a collaborative, multidisciplinary team focused on delivering innovative and patient-centered cardiac care. The unit handles a wide range of procedures—from routine diagnostic catheterizations to complex interventional therapies—serving a diverse patient population from across the region.

Position Summary

The Cath Lab Technologist provides direction and guidance to others regarding practice while serving as a resource, preceptor, and mentor. Demonstrates skills in decision making and problem solving. Communicates effectively and works cooperatively with others. Uses standards and guidelines for cost-effective care delivery while incorporating data and information to continuously improve care and practice to enhance outcomes.

Job Responsibilities

• Provides safe patient centered care in a holistic and caring manner. Integrates knowledge, skill and experiences to meet the patient needs.
• Tailors and prioritizes caring practices to individual needs, including cultural/ethical/spiritual needs.
• Ensures efficiency in the delivery of care while determining immediate priorities and offering solutions for problems.
• Assists the physician with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in the cath and EP lab with the preparation of the sterile field, selection and preparation of instruments and supplies, manipulation of cardiac catheters, guidewires etc. and injection of contrast media.
• Calibrates, operates and troubleshoots a wide variety of equipment and instruments on a daily basis. Maintains quality assurance records as required.
• Selects appropriate instruments and supplies based on patient presentation during procedures.
• Appropriately delegates patient care activities to other healthcare team members and participates in making and revising staff assignments.
• Maintains and performs inventory functions for billing and ordering.
• May perform additional duties as assigned.

Benefit Highlights

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries! More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $14.3 billion in 2023. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 96,700 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

Qualifications

Position Requirements

• Certification - Basic Life Support Upon Start
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Upon Start
• Registered in one of the following: RCIS, RTR VI, RTR CV, RTR CI.

Experience

• One year of experience in interventional Cardiac Cath Lab or Electrophysiology Lab performing Cardio Invasive Specialist duties.

Education

• School of Cardiovascular Technology or Radiology Technology or equivalent education and experience.

Skills

• Fundamental computer skills and keyboard familiarity
• Able to speak and write English Fluently
• Demonstrated communication, organization and critical thinking skills
• Knowledge of medical terminology

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