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University Hospitals

Rad Tech - Cardiac Cath Lab - 30 hours -Days

University Hospitals, Willoughby, Ohio, us, 44096

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Description

A Brief Overview

The Cath Lab Tech is responsible to the Department Assistant Nurse Manager/Director and its clients for performing a variety of duties in cardiac catheterization and electrophysiology to assist the cardiologist and electrophysiologist and the quality of radiological work in the EP or cardiac catheterization laboratory.

competitive hourly wages

$10, 000 Sign on bonus

Free

parking

Hours are 4 - 10 hour shifts - 7 am to 5:30 pm.

On-Call requirements:

8-10 days of call in that 6 weeks, which includes a weekend.

Summer and Winter holiday

0 minute call back for emergencies

30 minute call back time

The Cath Lab Tech is responsible to the Department Assistant Nurse Manager/Director and its clients for performing a variety of duties in cardiac catheterization and electrophysiology to assist the cardiologist and electrophysiologist and the quality of radiological work in the EP or cardiac catheterization laboratory.

What You Will Do

Demonstrate the ability to assess patients' status and identify each patient’s requirements relative to their age specific needs.

Assists in the acquisition of patient history and entering into Hemodynamic system and/or EMR.

Prepping patient and attaching leads, Defibrillator Pads, BP cuff and setting up the sterile field.

Assisting the Physician at the table maintaining sterile procedure. Responsible for availability of supplies and equipment keeping in mind fiscal responsibility.

Responsible for all duties related to Radiation Safety and Protection.

Additional Responsibilities

Performs other duties as assigned.

Complies with all policies and standards.

For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.

Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.

Qualifications

Education

Other Accredited Program: Radiologic Technology Program or Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist Program. (Required)

Work Experience

Experience with pacemaker insertions (Preferred) and

Scrubbing in may be required for the Adult setting, but preferred for the Pediatric setting (Preferred) and

Special Procedures experience (Preferred) and

Interventional Radiology or Cardiac Catheterization Lab or Electrophysiology Lab experience (Preferred) and

Advance EKG recognition course experience within 1st year of hire. (Required)

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Demonstrating proficiency in arrhythmia recognition (Preferred proficiency)

Strong communication, problem-solving and interpersonal skills. (Required proficiency)

Team player (Required proficiency)

Basic computer skills and experience with Hemodynamic Monitoring. (Required proficiency)

Use of a variety of equipment, including power injectors and various computers. (Required proficiency)

Knowledge of all radiation safety QA. (Required proficiency)

Knowledge of proper sterile procedure technique and infection control. (Required proficiency)

Licenses and Certifications

Registered Technologist Radiation Therapy (ARRT-T) (Required) or

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) (Required) and

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) (Required within 1 Year)

CCI equivalent (Preferred i) and

Licensed in the State of Ohio (Required) and

Certification of completion in a cardiovascular review course (Preferred)

Physical Demands

Standing Frequently

Walking Frequently

Sitting Rarely

Lifting Frequently 50 lbs

Carrying Frequently 50 lbs

Pushing Frequently 50 lbs

Pulling Frequently 50 lbs

Climbing Occasionally 50 lbs

Balancing Occasionally

Stooping Frequently

Kneeling Frequently

Crouching Frequently

Crawling Occasionally

Reaching Frequently

Handling Frequently

Grasping Frequently

Feeling Constantly

Talking Constantly

Hearing Constantly

Repetitive Motions Constantly

Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly

Travel Requirements

10%