What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cardiac Cath Technologist-Part Time-Variable position at Cape Fear Valley Health?
Facility
Cape Fear Valley Medical Center
Location
Fayetteville, North Carolina
Department
Cardiac Cath
Job Family
Allied Health
Work Shift
Days (United States of America)
Summary
Cardiac cath tech performs invasive diagnostic, interventional cardiology, and electrophysiology procedures. He/she is responsible for the operation and quality assurance of image processing, patient monitoring and the x-ray equipment. The cardiac cath technologist participates in the daily activities of the lab by assisting scrub and monitor roles.Current ACLS and BCLS. Certified or eligible RCIS preferred. Will consider RT-R with 1-2 invasive diagnostic and/or interventional cardiology procedures. 1. Ability to assess patient needs correctly and take appropriate action. Thorough knowledge of medications, emergency procedures and medical equipment. Can initiate appropriate emergency actions within scope of practice and law. Ability to work with personnel of varied training/backgrounds, i.e. rad. Tech, nurse, cardiovascular tech, etc. Good oral and written communication skills. Maintains composure during high stress situations. Knowledge of and ability to operate x-ray and patient monitoring equipment. Flexibility with work schedule. Ability to be on call.Good hearing; ability to speak clearly; visual acuity; motor coordination and manual dexterity. Good physical and mental stamina to perform duties and responsibilities. Work is medium to heavy. Work requires moving of equipment and patients, and exposure to ionizing radiation. Ability to lift 100 lbs with frequent lift/carry objects up to 50 lbs. Wears lead lined apron for extended periods of time. May be subject to occupational exposure including skin, eye, mucous membrane or parenteral contact with blood or other potentially infectious material during patient contact. Moderate to high amount stress from heavy patient scheduling, interaction with physicians and type of patient not limited to unstable patient conditions.
Required Licenses And Certifications
BLS - American Heart Association
Cape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
Cape Fear Valley Medical Center
Location
Fayetteville, North Carolina
Department
Cardiac Cath
Job Family
Allied Health
Work Shift
Days (United States of America)
Summary
Cardiac cath tech performs invasive diagnostic, interventional cardiology, and electrophysiology procedures. He/she is responsible for the operation and quality assurance of image processing, patient monitoring and the x-ray equipment. The cardiac cath technologist participates in the daily activities of the lab by assisting scrub and monitor roles.Current ACLS and BCLS. Certified or eligible RCIS preferred. Will consider RT-R with 1-2 invasive diagnostic and/or interventional cardiology procedures. 1. Ability to assess patient needs correctly and take appropriate action. Thorough knowledge of medications, emergency procedures and medical equipment. Can initiate appropriate emergency actions within scope of practice and law. Ability to work with personnel of varied training/backgrounds, i.e. rad. Tech, nurse, cardiovascular tech, etc. Good oral and written communication skills. Maintains composure during high stress situations. Knowledge of and ability to operate x-ray and patient monitoring equipment. Flexibility with work schedule. Ability to be on call.Good hearing; ability to speak clearly; visual acuity; motor coordination and manual dexterity. Good physical and mental stamina to perform duties and responsibilities. Work is medium to heavy. Work requires moving of equipment and patients, and exposure to ionizing radiation. Ability to lift 100 lbs with frequent lift/carry objects up to 50 lbs. Wears lead lined apron for extended periods of time. May be subject to occupational exposure including skin, eye, mucous membrane or parenteral contact with blood or other potentially infectious material during patient contact. Moderate to high amount stress from heavy patient scheduling, interaction with physicians and type of patient not limited to unstable patient conditions.
Required Licenses And Certifications
BLS - American Heart Association
Cape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity