Title: Cardiac Cath Lab Technician
Status: Full-Time
Location: :Warrenton, VA
Relocation: Partial assistance is available
Visa: :No visa sponsorships supported
Salary: Salary to be discussed during phone screen with Bryant Staffing Solutions recruiter
Bonus: :Signing Bonus Negotiable
Job Summary:
The cardiac catheterization laboratory technician assists doctors during invasive cardiovascular procedures such as cardiac catheterization. The technician is an essential member of the team. The duties scrubbing to assist the MD, circulating for supplies to assist during procedures, and monitoring the patient's hemodynamic status during procedures. These services will be performed in the cardiac cath lab.
In the execution of job duties, it is the universal expectation that all tasks are performed with a patient-centered focus, while also seeking opportunities to continually improve core processes. The incumbent will be scheduled based on operational need, which may include but is not limited to holidays, extended shifts, night and/or weekend shifts, standby, and/or on-call. This job description is only meant to be a representative summary of the major responsibilities and accountabilities performed by the incumbents of this job. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
Responsibilities: :

• Assists the physician with cardiac catheterizations.

• Demonstrates competency in sterile technique preparing for procedures including scrubbing, applying surgical gown, gloving, draping, and set up of instrument table.

• Under the direction and supervision of the physician administers medications pertinent to cardiac catheterization. Demonstrates competency in IV access and phlebotomy procedures for the patient.

• Demonstrates competency in Holter monitor. This includes initialization, application and correct removal. Scans Holter monitors accurately and efficiently, identifying, documenting, and reporting any significant/life-threatening arrhythmias to MD.

• Performs emergency therapeutic maneuvers during procedures. (ACLS protocol)

• Operates and ensures the quality control of all equipment utilized in the cath lab. Exhibits extensive knowledge of all related equipment within the laboratory including but limited to intra-aortic balloon pump, and fractional flow reserve.

• Ensures supplies and equipment are available and in working condition, including instrument sterilization if applicable.

• RCIS or ARRT certification (RCIS is preferred)

• BLS and ACLS

• At least 6 months of Cath Lab experience

• Critical Care experience is preferred