Technologist-Cath Lab/EP I

Baptist; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memphis seeks a cardiovascular technologist to assist in the Cardiac Cath and EP Lab, scrubbing, circulating, and monitoring under the supervision of the interventional cardiologist or electrophysiologist. You will provide technical support in diagnosis and treatment of heart and vascular disease.

Responsibilities include applying Lab principles, developing procedure plans, adhering to hospital protocols, documenting outcomes, maintaining equipment and rooms, and participating in

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited cardiovascular technology associate degree.
• BLS certification within 14 days of hire.
• ACLS certification within 6 months of hire.
• RCIS/RCES certification.

Responsibilities

• Scrub, circulate, and monitor during procedures.
• Provide technical support in heart and vascular disease treatment.
• Develop and implement procedure/treatment plans.
• Complete required documentation per hospital policies.
• Maintain equipment and treatment rooms in a neat, safe condition.
• Participate in Performance Improvement activities to ensure standards.
• Achieve assigned goals.

Skills

Cath Lab knowledge

Education

Cardiovascular technology associate degree

Job description

Assists in cardiovascular procedures in the Cardiac Cath and EP Lab by scrubbing, circulating, and monitoring under the supervision of the performing interventional cardiologist or electrophysiologist. Provides technical support in the diagnosis and treatment of heart and vascular disease.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates a thorough understanding of Cardiac Cath Lab principals/theory and utilizes the most appropriate technique and positioning for optimal procedures/treatments, as demonstrated by procedure/treatment results.
• Develops appropriate procedure/treatment plan.
• Implements procedure/treatment plan utilizing established hospital protocols/guidelines and according to current competencies and scope of practice.
• Completes documentation as required to comply with hospital policies and procedures.
• Maintains equipment, procedure/treatment rooms, and work areas in a neat and safe condition to ensure the safety of patients and staff.
• Participates in hospital and departmental Performance Improvement activities to ensure that patient care is consistent with established standards.
• Completes assigned goals.

Specifications

Experience

• Minimum of 1 year cardiac cath or EP lab experience

Education

• graduate of an accredited cardiovascular technology associates degree

Training

Special Skills

Licensure

• BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE; ACLS certification or within 6 months of hire; RCIS/RCES certification