Cardiac Catheterization Technician

Job Description

Bring Your Passion to the Forefront:

Shift: 40 hours per week (1.0) / Day shift / 10-hour shifts. Rotating call schedule.

As a Cardiac Catheterization Technologist and under the direction of the physician and nursing staff, performs a variety of functions before, during, and after Cardiac Catheterization procedures, including patient education, sterile patient and environment preparation, electrocardiograms, and patient monitoring and recording. Performs as a tech assistant during all types of Cardiac procedures.

Utilizes observation and assessment skills to determine patient baseline status and continually monitor patient status throughout the delivery of care, including the monitoring and recording of hemodynamic patient data. Demonstrates knowledge and competency in the recognition of basic arrhythmias and communicates abnormal findings to the physician.

Prepares the patient for each procedure using aseptic technique and prepares the surgical site by shaving and cleansing with aseptic technique. Demonstrates proper EKG lead, electro cautery dispersive pad, BP cuff, and pulse oximeter placement. Assists physician in scrubbing for surgical procedures. Passes instruments and materials while maintaining the sterility of the equipment and environment.

Prepares lab with appropriate and sterile linen, instruments, and equipment as per physician preference. Positions procedure room equipment and supplies and covers x-ray equipment with sterile drapes. Initiates cleaning of the procedure room and prepares equipment for return to central sterile reprocessing.

Assists in the maintenance and control of lab inventory including the rotation of stock and notification of potential out-dating.

Apply quality, lean, and problem solving expertise to improve operations including understanding flow of current and future states and implement process improvements.

RESPECT - Recognizes the contributions of others, demonstrates professional behavior, and communicates responsibly to build trust in relationships. To do this I commit to Kindness and Relationships.

INTEGRITY - Instills trust and confidence in others and acts in a fair and ethical manner to uphold our tradition and invest in our future. To do this I commit to Confidentiality and Organizational Leadership.

DIVERSITY - Supports an inclusive environment and embraces different backgrounds, perspectives, and customs to serve a global community. To do this I commit to Inclusion and Cultural competence.

EXCELLENCE - Creates ideal experiences and raises standards through personal development, investing in others, and continuous improvement to achieve exceptional outcomes. To do this I commit to Professionalism and Quality.

• High School diploma required.
• Minimum 1 year experience working as a cardiovascular tech in a Cardiac Cath Lab or X-ray.
• A thorough knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of cardiovascular system required.
• Independent judgment and initiative required in order to utilize the specialized equipment involved and work within a complex organizational structure.
• Must have current Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Ability to obtain Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• One of the following
  
  Certifications:
  • Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES)
  • Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS)
  • Certified Electrophysiology Specialist (CEPS).

We’ve been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion, always mindful that each patient is a person, an individual. To accomplish this, we need employees with passion, talent and commitment… with patients and with each other. We’re in this together: working to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward.

If you’d like to add enriching human life to your profile, UChicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront, we’re doing work that really matters.…