Mayhill Hospital · 1 day ago
Cath Lab Tech - Full-time Registered
Aiken, SC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelMayhill Hospital is a 273-bed acute care facility in Aiken, South Carolina, providing top quality healthcare since 1917. They are seeking a Cardiac Cath Lab Tech who will be responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care for assigned patients, while also ensuring safety and quality in the cardiovascular lab procedures.
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Responsibilities
Administers medications commonly used in the Cardiovascular Lab under direct supervision of a Physician
Perform routine procedures in accordance with established protocol
Demonstrates an awareness of radiation safety procedures for self and others. Wears protective clothing, glasses, and remains behind protective enclosure during x-ray exposure
Monitors procedures with skill in using specialized equipment as assigned in accordance with established protocols
Assists the physician in the response to and management of all emergency situations
Demonstrates the ability to perform in an accurate and timely manner during critical or emergency situations
Utilizes necessary accessories to enhance image quality
Demonstrates skills needed to monitor patient’s hemodynamics, recognizing changes, and implementing appropriate interventions that meet our standards of patient care
Ability to recognize EKG tracing changes in-patient and responds according to protocol
Monitors procedures with skill in using specialized equipment as assigned in accordance with established protocols
Demonstrates ability to function as a Scrub Tech during Cardiac Cath procedures, observes sterile field guidelines, practices aseptic techniques, and strictly obeys isolation and infection control policies
Responsible for knowing and maintaining the measurements described in the conscious sedation policy
Remove catheters and sheaths from patients and monitors homeostasis according to established protocols. Understands the procedures of the observation area
Demonstrates ability to assist in the documentation of Quality Control and Preventive Maintenance. Completes documentation required by Cardiac Cath Lab, hospital, state, and federal requirements. Monitors and documents supplies on the crash cart
Assists in the transportation of patients and ensures the patient is properly covered and continues assessment
Handles telephone information requests with courtesy, accuracy, and respect for confidentiality
Maintains confidentiality and privacy of all data, records, forms, reports and procedures and any other information regarding customer relations of ARMC 100% of the time
Provides explanation of procedures and properly records this education on patients’ charts prior to performance of procedure; transfers patient to examination table, positions patient correctly, and assists patient at end of procedure
Delivers direct patient care appropriate to the ages of the patients served
Responsible for utilization of physiological monitoring and recording apparatus during special procedures
Ensures that all patient charges are properly recorded and sent to the appropriate location
Monitors and documents supplies on crash cart
Responsible for supply utilization and ongoing maintenance. Assists in the inventory stocking and updating throughout the department
Prepares room, equipment, contrast media and materials as needed for procedures
Responsible for maintaining a clean, well-stocked and safe working environment; responsible for checking and testing equipment prior to use
Properly warms equipment daily, and assures equipment is working properly. If equipment is not functioning properly, notifies the appropriate person
Will perform a sponge count prior to the start of a pacemaker procedure and at the close of the procedure
On-Call: Reports within 30 minutes for a call in. Has been scheduled for on-call services a fair share of the on -call schedule
Responsible for reading and reviewing all material in departmental manuals yearly
Must attend mandatory Hospital in-service annually and implement the safety precautions that are detailed in that education
Attends all staff meetings unless absent from work or excused by Supervisor
Practices patient care according to ARMC policy
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Registered CVT, Registered CIS or Registered RT
BCLS certified
ACLS certified within one year of hire
Requires timely and accurate performance under stress
Must act independently without specific instructions in a self-confident manner
Excellent interpersonal skills are required; work well with physicians, nursing staff, technologists, support personnel patients and families
Must be licensed by the LLR or SCRQS for the appropriate registered license
Benefits
Sign On Bonuses for select positions
Unlimited Employee Referral Bonus Program
Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
Tuition/Certification Reimbursement after 6 months
Culture of Excellence – Employee Recognition program
Challenging and rewarding work environment
Clinical Nursing Ladder opportunities
SoFi Student Loan Refinancing program
401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
Company
Mayhill Hospital
Mayhill Hospital is an acute care hospital that provides mental health and addiction services for adults and seniors.
Founded in 2005
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Holly Doherty
Chief Executive Officer
Mike Winter
Chief Financial Officer
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