What are the responsibilities and job description for the RCIS Tech - Cardiac Cath Lab position at 900 Emory Healthcare?
Work Shift: 7:00am - 5:30pm (4 Ten Hour Shifts) / Call Rotation Performs duties involving patient care and operation of highly sophisticated radiographic and computer equipment in the interventional cardiac catheterization laboratory. Responsible for assisting cardiologist/electrophysiologist during diagnostic and interventional procedures. Provides for the comfort and well-being of the patient while in the HMC Cardiac Cath Lab. Becomes proficient in the operation of all cardiovascular related equipment and in the performance of any related duties of cardiovascular procedures. Assists with PI, P&P and staff education. Liaison for out of hospital correspondence with physicians and multiple companies regarding order management. Coordinates and directs procedural inventory control for the department. Will perform in other areas of Cardiology/Electrophysiology including Holter/Event monitoring hook-up/retrieval, IABP, Fluoroscopy, Pacemakers, Imaging, and hemodynamic monitoring. Call rotation required with immediate response and 30-minute arrival time from notification. Responsible for carrying out the mission, vision, and quality commitment of Emory Healthcare. Education & Training: High school graduate or GED equivalent. Completion of an approved Cardiovascular Tech or Radiology Tech program. Experience: None for Cardiovascular Tech. Rad Tech must have one (1) year interventional experience. Required Certification/Registration/Licensure: Current AHA/ARC BLS required. AHA ACLS/ARC ALS certification required or obtained within 9 months of employment. RT (ARRT) or RCIS (CCI) certification required or obtained within 9 months of employment. Successful completion of an HHC Basic Rhythm Interpretation Course or CLEP Exam within nine (9) months of hire. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Knowledge of cardiac interventions such as, but not limited to; Percutaneous cardiac balloon procedures, stents, IVUS, Flow Wire, IABP insertion, ACT, pericardiocentesis, mechanical and manual thrombectomy devices, hemodynamic monitoring, EKG interpretation and the ability to apply critical care thinking and application in an emergency situation. Knowledge and experience in EKG interpretation, invasive lines, and sterile techniques. Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources at careers@emoryhealthcare.org. Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 FTE: 1 Expanded Work Shift: On Call: We’re pleased to announce that Emory Healthcare and Houston Healthcare have joined forces to better serve our communities and strengthen our mission. This integration marks an exciting step forward, combining our shared values and complementary strengths. What This Means for Job Seekers While our organizations are integrating, each will continue to operate separate hiring processes for the time being. That means if you’re interested in a position at Emory Healthcare, please apply through Emory Healthcare’s careers website: http://www.emoryhealthcare.org/careers. We’re committed to a smooth transition and will keep you informed as we align our operations. Thank you for your interest in joining our teams—we’re excited about what the future holds. We’re committed to a smooth transition and will keep you informed as we align our operations. Thank you for your interest in joining our teams—we’re excited about what the future holds. Houston Healthcare is the premier health organization in Middle Georgia, serving as a cornerstone for health and wellness for the community since 1960. Strategically positioned to connect people, community, and quality care, Houston Healthcare is a caring health system, dedicated to excellence today and tomorrow. With two main hospitals and 7 separate campuses, HHC’s combined capacity of 282 beds serves over 300,000 patients in Houston County and surrounding communities annually.