Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory Technologist

More than just a job, it's a vocation.

Location: Our organization - Fenton

Employment Type: Regular

Position Overview:

This role involves assisting with procedures aimed at evaluating, diagnosing, and treating conditions related to the cardiovascular system.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare patients for various procedures by reviewing their medical history, positioning them appropriately, and performing necessary preparations such as cleaning, shaving, or numbing the testing sites.
• Analyze, interpret, and report test results, identifying any recording errors or artifacts and responding accordingly.
• Monitor patients before, during, and after procedures, promptly reporting any unusual findings regarding their condition.
• Maintain and prepare equipment, supplies, and the laboratory area for procedures.
• Ensure all equipment is functioning correctly and report any issues or malfunctions to the relevant personnel, including locking or tagging out equipment when necessary.
• Contribute to keeping the department clean and organized.
• May conduct point-of-care testing in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Maintain a state of alertness and safety at all times.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned.

Qualifications:Education:

• Completion of a Cardiovascular or Radiology Technology program is required.

Experience:

• No prior experience is necessary.

Physical Demands:

• Regularly required to stand and walk.
• Frequent use of vision for both near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) distances.
• Regularly communicate verbally, utilizing hearing and speech.
• Frequently distinguish body sounds and respond to alarms or malfunctioning equipment through hearing.
• Occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull objects weighing between 25-50 lbs.
• Regularly lift and move patients.
• Frequent reaching, gripping, and data entry on a keyboard.
• Occasional bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, and repetitive movements of the legs and arms.
• Rarely kneel or sit.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

For positions in Illinois:

• Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Advanced Life Support (ALS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Radiologic Technologists - Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA)
• ARRT-R Radiography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
• Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) - Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)

For positions in Missouri and Oklahoma:

• Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Advanced Life Support (ALS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• ARRT-R Radiography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
• Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) - Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)

For positions in Wisconsin:

• Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Advanced Life Support (ALS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• ARRT-R Radiography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
• Licensed Radiographer - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
• Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) - Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)

Work Schedule: Day Shift (United States)

Job Classification: Employee

Department: Cardiac Cath Lab

Weekly Hours: 40

Benefits:

Our organization values its outstanding employees and provides a comprehensive benefits package tailored to meet their needs.

• Paid Parental Leave: Eligible team members receive one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Flexible Payment Options: Our voluntary benefit through DailyPay allows eligible hourly employees to access their earned, unpaid base pay instantly (fees may apply) before payday.
• Upfront Tuition Coverage: We offer upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

Our organization is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.