What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist position at Southern Regional Medical Center?
Overview
We are seeking a Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist, also referred to as our Cardiac Interventional Technologist, Cardiac Catheterization Technologist or Cath Lab/IR Technologist. Our Cath Lab Tech’s will operate under the oversight of a physician (either a Cardiologist or Radiologist). The role involves assisting in procedures by scrubbing or monitoring physiological and hemodynamic data relevant to diagnostic and/or therapeutic procedures conducted in the cardiovascular lab.
Employment Type: Full Time – Some call required (New approved Pay Rate)
Shifts Available: Days (Monday – Friday)
Hours: 8-hour or 10-hour options (Flexiable Options)
Location: Southern Regional Medical Center – Riverdale, GA
Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING
Employment Status
Full Time
Shift
Days
Equal Employment Opportunity
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We are seeking a Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist, also referred to as our Cardiac Interventional Technologist, Cardiac Catheterization Technologist or Cath Lab/IR Technologist. Our Cath Lab Tech’s will operate under the oversight of a physician (either a Cardiologist or Radiologist). The role involves assisting in procedures by scrubbing or monitoring physiological and hemodynamic data relevant to diagnostic and/or therapeutic procedures conducted in the cardiovascular lab.
Employment Type: Full Time – Some call required (New approved Pay Rate)
Shifts Available: Days (Monday – Friday)
Hours: 8-hour or 10-hour options (Flexiable Options)
Location: Southern Regional Medical Center – Riverdale, GA
Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance options
- Paid vacation, sick time and holidays
- Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options
- Employer 401K options
- Tuition reimbursement options
- Life, disability, and other insurance options
- Many other amazing benefits
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):
- Assist cardiologists during cardiac catheterization procedures, which involve threading catheters through blood vessels to diagnose and treat various heart/cardiovascular conditions
- Ensure that all necessary equipment, including catheters, monitors, and imaging devices, are properly set up and functioning before each procedure
- Help prepare patients for procedures by explaining the process, answering questions, and ensuring they are comfortable and properly positioned on the procedure table
- During procedures, monitor patients' vital signs, electrocardiograms (EKGs), and hemodynamic data to ensure their safety and provide real-time information to the medical team
- May scrub in and assist the physician directly during the procedure, handling catheters, guidewires, and other equipment as needed
- Accurately document all aspects of the procedure, including patient information, medications administered, and any complications that arise
- Help transfer patients to recovery areas after the procedure, monitor their condition and provide any necessary post-procedure instructions or assistance
- Participate in quality assurance, quality improvement initiatives and training new staff to ensure that procedures are performed safely and effectively
- Track the par level of all instruments and supplies, and provide support for both invasive and noninvasive cardiac procedures in all capacities for the cardiac cath lab
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING
- ARRT-R and license as required by State or Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) required.
- Previous experience in a Cardiovascular Lab; preferred.
- Cardiovascular technologist training program with emphasis in invasive cardiology and hemodynamic monitoring preferred.
- BCLS (AHA) required upon hire and maintain current.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS); required within 30 days of hire.
- Proficient computer skills.
Employment Status
Full Time
Shift
Days
Equal Employment Opportunity
Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf