What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cath Lab Tech position at MercyOne?
Employment Type
Full time
Shift
Day Shift
Description
At MercyOne, we care deeply about your well-being—both physical and mental. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you in every stage of life. Here’s an overview of what you can expect:
Health and Wellness
What You Will Do
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Full time
Shift
Day Shift
Description
At MercyOne, we care deeply about your well-being—both physical and mental. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you in every stage of life. Here’s an overview of what you can expect:
Health and Wellness
- Personalized Health Insurance Plans: Including dental and vision coverage, available to you from Day 1.
- Wellness Programs: Designed to help you maintain a healthy lifestyle.
- Life Insurance Coverage: Providing peace of mind for you and your loved ones.
- Education Reimbursement: Supporting your professional growth and development.
- 403b Retirement Plan with Company Match: Helping you plan for a secure future.
- Paid Time Off (PTO) Accrual: Begin earning PTO from Day 1.
- Six Paid Holidays: Enjoy time to rest and recharge.
- Long- and Short-Term Leave Options: Supporting you during life’s unexpected events.
- This position is eligible for relocation depending on location**
What You Will Do
- Assists the physician with imaging during diagnosis and treatment of cardiac cath lab patients of diverse ages. Ensures quality of imaging and image acquisition, DSA, and hemodynamic monitoring. Ensures radiation safety practices are used for patients and personnel.
- Proficient with aseptic technique and assists physician with scrubbing during procedure. Transport patients to and from the cath lab. May apply manual pressure to puncture site to obtain hemostasis following procedures.
- Assists with technical utilization of physiologic monitoring/data devices in the cath lab. Calibrates physiologic and monitoring devices. Prepares appropriate forms to document procedural data. Prepares and maintains physiological data after completion of each procedure.
- Completes annual competencies and educational requirements.
- Sets up trays for procedures using sterile technique.
- Assists physician with scrubbing during and after procedure.
- Completion of a two-year training program in radiologic technology and ARRT registry, with a valid Iowa Radiology technologist permit to practice, OR a graduate of Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist certification program OR an Advanced medical training degree (Associate of Science degree or Associate’s degree in paramedic, or Allied Health Profession)
- Two years of related experience preferred
- Basic Life Support required within 3 months of hire. Acceptable credentialing bodies and certifications include American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers.
- Basic EKG monitoring class preferred.
- ACLS preferred required within 6 months of hire.
- Mandatory Reporter required within 3 months of hire
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.