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St. Vincent’s Health System · 3 months ago

Cath Lab Technologist - Cardiac - Days

UAB St. Vincent's East

Full-time, Contract

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

UAB St. Vincent’s, a trusted provider of health care in Alabama for over 125 years, is seeking a Cath Lab Technologist to assist physicians in diagnosing and treating cardiac conditions. The role involves operating various equipment in the cath lab, maintaining sterile environments, and monitoring patients during procedures.

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Responsibilities

Admits and orients patient to cardiac cath lab according to pre-procedural checklist

Accurately enters patient information to database, hemodynamic and x-ray systems

Explains testing procedure to patient and/or significant others including exam to be performed, type of contrast media used, length of exam and equipment necessary to perform exam

Functions as a scrub assistant; establishes and maintains sterile field according to department/institution policy

Follows all guidelines regarding infection control

Functions in the role of monitor; operates EKG, x-ray and hemodynamic equipment to monitor changes in patient's blood pressure, heart rate, EKG and pulse oximetry during diagnostic or therapeutic procedures

Intervenes appropriately to changes in patient's physiological status

Interacting with patient as to his/her comfort and safety, monitors patient vital signs and procedural documentation, sets up and maintains equipment and treatment room during diagnostic or therapeutic procedure, runs blood oximetry for cardiac output and assists physician with various diagnostic and mapping systems

Operates various equipment used in diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, including but not limited to, Hemodynamic monitoring, defibrillator, intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP), poser injector, stents, rotoblator, temporary pacemakers, TEC device, angiojet and x-ray in a safe and effective manner

Observes all occupational and radiation safety regulations

Wears appropriate protective aprons, goggles and gloves

Demonstrates a responsible attitude toward continued professional growth

Maintains all required certifications/licensures; completes all mandatory education requirements

Stays abreast of changes in technology

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Registered Cardiovascular Invasive SpecialistAdvanced Cardiac Life SupportCPR certificationHemodynamic monitoringX-ray operationPatient interactionInfection controlOccupational safety

Required

Current CPR certification required or must be obtained within thirty (30) days of hire

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) required within six (6) months from date of hire into classification

Currently registered as a Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) through Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) and/or American Registry of Radiology Technologist (ARRT)

High School Diploma or equivalent