Summary

• Department: CARDIAC CATH LAB
• Shift Timings: 08:00-16:30 Hours Monday to Friday (5 Days/8 Hours)
• Per Week: 40 Hours

This position accepts the responsibility and accountability for assisting with the physiological, hemodynamic, and radio graphic monitoring, and assists with the cardiovascular diagnostic and interventional procedures. Assists the RN with patient care and patient/family education.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Prepares patients, operates and assembles hemodynamic and electrocardiography equipment during diagnostic and interventional procedures.
• Registers patients by entering anticipated service data into the patient record, verifying medical history.
• Comforts patients by welcoming them to the cardiology suite, answering their questions, and responding to requests.
• Supports physicians in diagnosing and treating cardiac and peripheral vascular ailments with the use of a catheter.
• Completes electro-cardiograms (EKGs or ECGs) by attaching electrodes to the patient’s chest, arms, and legs.
• Completes treadmill stress tests by connecting patients to EKG monitors.
• Completes non-invasive peripheral vascular tests by collecting ultrasound echoes to form a screen image of the heart function, blood flow, and circulation.
• Maintains a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following asepsis standards and
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks, and participating in professional organizations.

Certifications & Clearance Requirements

• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: Up to $63.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week

Medical specialties:

• Cardiology

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Cardiovascular technician: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Required)
• ACLS Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person