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The University of Kansas Health System · 2 months ago

Cardiac Cath Lab Tech

Kansas City, KS

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist to perform advanced diagnostic and interventional cardiac procedures. The role involves assisting medical providers during procedures, monitoring patient conditions, and ensuring the readiness of equipment in the Cardiac Cath Lab.

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Responsibilities

Assist in transporting patients to nursing units

Attends to patient needs during cardiac lab procedures

Circulates during procedure, as applicable

Obtains and records hemodynamic, electrical, and angiographic data by operating - hemodynamic and electrical amplifiers and digital and line fluoroscopic equipment

Participates in life-saving measures such as defibrillation and cardiopulmonary resuscitation

Participates in On-call per established call schedule, if applicable

Performs other duties as assigned

Prepares patient and equipment for cardiac lab procedures by preparing site of entry, - draping patient, arranging sterilized instruments and catheters, and calibrating and setting up pressure transducers and tubing

Prepares the Cardiac Lab procedures rooms by ensuring that adequate stock is available

Scrubs during procedure, as applicable. Assists the physician in maneuvering catheters

Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department

These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required

Qualification

Cardiac Cath Lab experienceAdvanced Cardiac Life SupportBasic Cardiac Life SupportRadiologic TechnologyInterpretationPatient careEquipment managementTeam collaborationCommunication skills

Required

High School Graduate

Associates Degree in Radiologic Technology OR

Associates Degree Cardiovascular or Vascular Technology OR

Associates Degree Healthcare related field, plus previous experience in a Cardiac Cath Lab, Interventional Radiology or Electrophysiology Lab OR

Bachelors Degree Healthcare related field, plus previous experience in a Cardiac Cath Lab, Interventional Radiology or Electrophysiology Lab OR

Graduate of a non-accredited program in invasive cardiovascular technology and previous experience in a Cardiac Cath Lab, Interventional Radiology, or Electrophysiology Lab OR

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) within 120 Days

Knowledge of radiations safety

Basic EKG interpretation

Ability to learn and use multiple imaging hemodynamic and medical record systems

Preferred

1 or more years Previous experience in the following roles: ICU, Cardiac, Cardiovascular technologist, first responders/EMT, radiologic technologists, ultrasound technologist, or respiratory therapy, physiology, or other relevant medical experience

Knowledge in computer-based imaging and hemodynamic management

Proficient in EKG interpretation

Basic knowledge of cardiac anatomy and pathophysiology