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Geisinger · 2 months ago

Cardiac Catheterization Technologist

Danville, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Geisinger is a healthcare organization known for its innovative approach to patient care, particularly in cardiac health. They are seeking a Cardiac Catheterization Technologist to provide technical assistance during cardiac procedures, ensuring patient safety and care throughout the process.

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Responsibilities

Provides technical assistance to performing physician during diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterizations, structural heart procedures, and other related procedures

Responsible for direct care of patient during procedure as well as management of hemostasis post procedure

Assists the physician with adult and pediatric (location specific) cardiac catheterizations including but not limited to the following procedures and techniques: transluminal coronary angioplasty and stenting, rotational atherectomy, temporary pacemaker insertion, pericardiocentesis, myocardial biopsy, Swan-Ganz catheter insertion, mechanical circulatory support (i.e. ECMO, Impella, Protek Duo), percutaneous valvuloplasty, percutaneous valve implantation/repair, peripheral vascular diagnostic and interventional procedures

Practice of sterile technique preparing for procedure including scrubbing, applying surgical gown, gloving, draping and setup of instrument table

Ensures correct order is obtained, patient is properly identified and prepared for exam, and that clinical history is corroborated and appropriately documented while respecting confidentiality

Utilizes appropriate imaging protocol and optimizes technical factors while maximizing patient safety, optimizing patient care, and applying principles of ALARA (As Low as Reasonably Achievable)

Preparing and/or administering, as applicable, medications through new or existing vascular access site as prescribed by a licensed practitioner

Evaluates images for proper positioning and acceptable technical quality and verifies archival storage and/or transfer of data, post processing of data if applicable

Educating and monitoring students and other health care providers

Assisting licensed practitioner with fluoroscopic and specialized interventional cardiology procedures

Records, monitors, and assesses hemodynamic data collected during procedures

Maintaining intra-arterial access as prescribed by a licensed practitioner

Panning the procedure table during image production

Performing manual hemostasis during and after procedure

Operates and ensures the quality control of hemodynamic recording devices, cardiac stimulator, oxygen consumption equipment, and blood analysis equipment

Maintaining and removing peripherally inserted central catheters as prescribed by a licensed practitioner

Initiates ACLS protocols as required for cardiac roles

Participates, as necessary, with ongoing clinical research trials pertinent to the electrophysiology laboratory

Qualification

Cardiac catheterizationACLS certificationPALS certificationRadiology Tech certificationHemodynamic monitoringPatient careSterile techniqueTechnical quality evaluationTeam collaboration

Required

An associate's degree in a healthcare related field will be accepted for this role in lieu of the specialty training program, but the candidate is required to have at least two years of healthcare experience in addition to their associate's degree

A bachelor's degree in a health care related field will be accepted for this role in lieu of the specialty training degree, healthcare experience is preferred but not required if candidate has a healthcare related bachelor's degree

Applicants who hold the ARRT certification as a Radiology Tech are required to maintain the ARRT certification

PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support required within 6 months of hire (Geisinger Medical Center campus only)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification within 6 months - American Heart Association (AHA)

Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body

American Board of Opticianry Certification within 1 year - American Board of Opticianry

Benefits

Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one

Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents

Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA)

Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage

401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions

Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly

Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year

MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive

Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones

Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care. Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more.

Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance

Company

Geisinger

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Geisinger is a health and wellness organization that offers orthopaedic, weight-management, and heart care services. It is a sub-organization of Risant Health.

Founded in 1915

Danville, Pennsylvania, USA

10001+ employees