CARD CATH LAB Technologist; ARRT or RCIS

Overview

Beebe Healthcare is seeking a skilled and dedicated Cardiac Cath Tech to join our dynamic Cardiac Catheterization team. In this critical role, you will assist Cardiologists with a variety of diagnostic and interventional procedures, including cardiac catheterizations, Swan-Ganz catheterizations, pacemaker insertions, TEE/CV, intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) support, and Percutaneous Coronary Interventions (PCI). You will also play a vital role in administering moderate sedation and ensuring patient safety and comfort throughout the procedures.

You will operate and maintain complex equipment specific to the cardiac cath lab environment and apply your technical and clinical expertise to deliver patient-centered care.

Your responsibilities draw on your background in radiological and cardiovascular procedures.

• Demonstrate a complete working knowledge of all equipment within the department. Maintain knowledge of sterile supplies and techniques utilized for procedures in the area of responsibility.
• Assist the physician with scrub duties using sterile technique to prevent cross-contamination; set up trays and prepare and position the patient.
• Assist the physician in the circulator role by positioning the patient to obtain digital films and by administering medications/contrast (if tech/RN certified) under MD supervision in accordance with departmental policy.
• Assist the physician in the recorder/monitor role by documenting the case, balancing calibration, operating physiologic recorder, and calculating/reporting patient information from data gathered in the cardiac cath lab.
• Review patient charts for indicators of risk, maintain the holding area, and assist in transporting patients.
• Provide radiation protection to patient, staff and self according to prescribed safety standards.
• Maintain controlled drug inventory according to policy; ensure crash cart and drug box are accurately supplied and dated. Recognize emergencies and initiate code procedures or administer first aid or CPR as needed.
• Prepare and administer contrast media or medications under supervision of the Cardiologist.
• Assist in maintaining inventory and ordering supplies.
• Actively participate in product evaluation to determine best and most cost-effective product.
• Notify coordinator when supplies are low.
• Maintain daily work log and participate in follow-up on patients.
• Rotate in an on-call status.
• Actively participate in performance improvement processes including evaluation, reporting, and follow-up recommendations.

• Able to communicate effectively, pleasantly, cooperatively, and discreetly with patients, physicians, team members, and the general public.
• Able to work under pressure and maintain patient confidentiality.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to relate well with people of diverse backgrounds, training, and experience.
• Demonstration of creativity, initiative, and problem-solving.
• Required - Cardiovascular Technician (CVT), not able to perform fluoroscopy
• Associates Degree preferred
• Preferred - RT (R) or RCIS. Must be licensed with the State of Delaware, Radiation License in order to use fluoroscopy

• Clear communication skills both written and verbal
• Able to keep confidential information regarding patients and team members
• Able to withstand crisis situations
• Provides customer service to patients, team members and visitors
• Knowledge and experience with Electronic Health Records

• Essential: ARRT-CV - Cardiovascular-Interventional Radiography
• Essential: BLS - Basic Life Saving certification
• Essential: ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
• Essential: ARRT-RT - Radiological Tech

• Associates Degree (nonessential)

Entry USD $33.78/hr. – Max USD $52.36/hr.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
• Industries:
  Hospitals and Health Care

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