Tech - Cardiac Cath​/Cath Lab

Overview

The George Washington University Hospital (GW Hospital) continues to be a leader in providing the highest level of quality and compassionate healthcare for the D.C. Region. U.S. News & World Report has just released the 2023‑2024 ratings and rankings, in which GW Hospital is recognized as a Best Regional Hospital. GW ranks 5th in the region, which includes hospitals in D.C. and parts of Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia.

GW Hospital achieved "High Performing" status in two specialty areas, Neurology and Neuroscience, and has received "High Performing" designations for 10 procedures including COPD, Diabetes, Heart Attack, Heart Failure, Kidney Failure, Leukemia, Lymphoma, Myeloma, Lung Cancer Surgery, Pneumonia, Prostate Cancer Surgery and Stroke. GW Hospital also holds national recognition from the American College of Cardiology for Chest Pain – Myocardial Infarction Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award 2023.

Fulfills the needs of patients, families, and community by performing a variety of patient care functions and tasks in accordance with licensure, certification, training and regulatory requirements. Responds effectively to new and changing work assignments.

• Delivers care to the patient in a competent, capable, caring, and efficient manner.
• Assesses, observes, and records signs and symptoms indicative of changes in the general condition of the patient.
• Demonstrates ability to prioritize and adjust plan of care and adapt to changing priorities as delegated.
• Assesses, observes, and reports pertinent and significant patient responses to treatments and/or procedures.
• Provides patient and/or family members with explanations of condition as necessary and written information when possible.
• Recognizes and utilizes opportunities for health teaching of patients and relatives.
• Documents patient teaching and patient understanding of the same.
• Participates, as requested, in on‑unit clinical orientation of supplemental and/or new staff.
• Is competent to perform multiple tasks required to complete procedures in the Cardiac Cath Lab.
• Operates the Physiological Monitor, Philips Radiography Equipment, Intra‑vascular Ultrasound, Cardiac Defibrillator, Aortic Balloon Pump and other equipment used in day‑to‑day operation of the Cath Lab.
• Recognizes cardiac dysrhythmia and informs physicians and nurses.
• Performs scrub role for diagnostic, intervention, and peripheral procedures.
• Performs a variety of clinical interventions as specified in the department’s competency/skills checklist.

• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries

• Degree in related field (BA, BS, BSN, AA) or equivalent experience
• Two or more years of Cath Lab and/or Electrophysiology experience
• Must be certified

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.