What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cath Lab Tech / Paramedic - Cardiac Cath Lab position at UnityPoint Health?
- Area of Interest: Medical Imaging and Radiology - Non-Nursing
- FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0
- Department: Cardiac Cath Lab- Meth
- Shift: 7:00AM-5:30PM 4 days per week, Monday-Friday- day off variable, on-call requirements include 1 night per week & once every third weekend.
- Job ID: 179670
Overview
The Cardiovascular Technologist in conjunction with other team members, and under the direct supervision of the Interventional cardiologist, provides direct specialized care to patients in the Cardiac Cath Lab. This position operates specialized equipment for use in diagnostic tests and therapeutic interventions performed in the Cath Lab. Successful
performance contributes to a holistic approach to the delivery of services, quality patient/family care, and a high level of satisfaction from patients and families.
Why UnityPoint Health?
At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.
Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options focused on your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few:
• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
• Dental, health and vision insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.
With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.
And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.
Join our team of experts and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.
Responsibilities
• Performs the various duties related to diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, including scrubbing in, monitoring, and circulating.
• Completes and analyzes data from procedures.
• Provides direct patient care.
Qualifications
Education: Graduate of accredited Cardiovascular Technology program or Paramedic program.
Experience: Two years of pre-hospital experience as a Paramedic (Hospital based experience is preferred), or prior Cath lab experience or training as a CVT. Be a graduate from an approved invasive Cardiovascular program and be registered or scheduled to take the registry within 1 year of hire.
License(s)/Certification(s): Current licensure in good standing to practice as a Paramedic Specialist or CVT. Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification or obtain certification within three (3) months from date of hire. Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English. Multicultural sensitivity. Microsoft Office – basic computer skills. Customer/patient focused. Critical thinking skills using independent judgment in making decisions.
Other: Position requires on-call. Must be able to arrive within 30 minutes of call-in when on a call shift. Must own a telecom device capable of receiving call-in pages Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position. Work may occasionally require travel to other UPH facilities. May drive a UPH vehicle, rental or own vehicle.