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Job Highlights:
$20,000 Sign On Bonus for full-time w/1 year’s experience in Cardiac Cath Lab!*
$15,000 Sign On Bonus for full-time with < 1 year’s experience or new grad.*
Schedule options include: 5-8’s, 4-10’s
The Cardiac Cath Department at Saint Louis University Hospital takes pride in the excellent team we have and the care we provide at our Level 1 Trauma Center. You will be working with cutting edge technology and research in multiple areas including coronary Intervention, structural heart procedures and Electrophysiology procedures. You will be joining a proud team of world renown physicians, nurses and radiation technologist that have one common goal of providing excellent patient care to a diverse population. SLU Hospital is an academic institute as well as a Level 1 Trauma facility that offers exceptional pay, benefits, tuition reimbursement, pet insurance, matching retirement funds, and more! If you would like to be a part of this team, please submit your application today!
*Qualified external candidates only
Job Summary:
The Cardiology Tech in the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory performs tasks that provide technical support during invasive cardiovascular procedures while also providing basic patient care to all types of patients under the direction and supervision of the professional nurse. Cardiology Tech assists in maintaining order and cleanliness of the department.Job Responsibilities and Requirements:
Performs general patient care as it relates to the patient’s physical needs under the direction of the RN in the cath lab.
A. Follows established policies and procedures if providing direct patient care.
B. Initiates and plans for provision of patient comfort and hygiene measures.
C. Makes frequent rounds on all patients noting condition, requests, and environment.
D. Performs EKG.
E. Assist with admission, discharge and transfer of patients.
F. Assists nurses and physicians with procedure.
G. Prepares rooms prior to and following cases.
H. Applies sterile drapes and prepares equipment prior to start of procedure.
I) Documents an appropriate patient history containing pertinent patient information regarding their condition and including patient limitations into computerized Cath lab charting system under the RN’s direction.
Performs technical support during catheterization procedure. Circulates in the procedure rooms, scrub assist during procedure. Initiates appropriate action in regard to supplies and equipment.
A. Accurately connects patients to EKG monitors.
B. Establishes arterial/venous line set-up prior to procedure.
C. Operates equipment necessary and demonstrates proficiency.
- Hemodynamic monitor/recorder
- Video/imaging system
- Oximeters
- Contrast injectors
- Cardiac output units
- Oxygen consumption monitors
- Quantitative analysis software
- Intravascular ultrasound units
- Doppler blood flow velocity unit
- Intra-aortic balloon pump
- Fractional Flow Reserve
- Bovine
- Ablator
- Impeller
- Temporary Pacemaker
D. Maintains supplies and equipment.
- Ensures equipment/supplies are available and stored appropriately
- Empties full trash/soiled linen containers
- Notifies appropriate department to maintain a clean and safe environment (housekeeping, maintenance, dietary, etc.)
3. Performs catheter and sheath removal after invasive procedures.
4. Assists Operations Coordinator as needed on inventory/supply maintenance
Provides service excellence to the customers of Saint Louis University Hospital by delivering timely, high quality care in a courteous and respectful manner.
DISCLAIMER: Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
Rationale for Essential Functions
Job Specifications
MINIMUM EDUCATION: High school graduate. Radiology Technologist registered preferred, or eligible. or CCI credential for Cath lab.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: Previous Cath Lab experience
REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS: BLS, ACLS
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not to be construed, as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified. An individual working in their job classification must also perform specific tasks upon request by supervisor personnel. Furthermore, the duties and responsibilities for this job classification are subject to change at the discretion of the medical center.
Licenses / Certifications:
ARRT-CT Computed Tomography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), ARRT-M Mammography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), ARRT-MR Magnetic Resonance Imaging - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA), Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB), Computed Tomography (CT) Credential - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB), Nuclear Medicine Technology (N) Certification and Registration - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), Radiography (R) Certification and Registration - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), Radiologic Technologists - Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA), Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) - Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI), Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) with Adult Echocardiography (AE) Specialty - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS), Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) with Fetal Echocardiography (FE) Specialty - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS), Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) with Pediatric Echocardiography (PE) Specialty - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS), Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) with Abdomen (AB) Specialty - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS), Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) with Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN) Specialty - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS), Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)Work Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)Job Type:
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