TECH - CARDIAC CATH/CATH LAB

The George Washington University Hospital (GW Hospital) continues to be a leader in providing the highest level of quality and compassionate healthcare for the D.C. Region. U.S. News & World Report has just released the 2023-2024 ratings and rankings, in which GW Hospital is recognized as a Best Regional Hospital. GW ranks 5th in the region, which includes hospitals in D.C. and parts of Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia.

GW Hospital achieved "High Performing" status in two specialty areas, Neurology and Neuroscience.

In addition, GW Hospital receiving “High Performing” designations for the following 10 procedures: COPD, Diabetes, Heart Attack, Heart Failure, Kidney Failure, Leukemia, Lymphoma and Myeloma, Lung Cancer Surgery, Pneumonia, Prostrate Cander Surgery and Stroke.  

Measured by factors such as patient outcomes, "High Performing" is a designation U.S. News & World Report bestows to recognize performance in these specialties that is significantly better than the national average. GW Hospital received the American College of Cardiology’s National Cardiovascular Data Registry (NCDR) Chest Pain – Myocardial Infarction (MI) Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award for 2023. *GW Hospital is the only hospital in Washington, D.C., to be recognized for this service line. 

"At GW Hospital, we are proud to offer a range of advanced services and treatments. Our multidisciplinary care teams are dedicated to outstanding clinical services, research, and education to improve care, quality, and outcomes for our patients," says Ulises Torres, MD, Chief Quality Officer at GW Hospital. "These recognitions by U.S. News & World Report, which place us within the top hospitals in the region, highlight the expertise, commitment and diligence delivered to each patient in our care.”

Children’s National Hospital, GW Hospital’s NICU partner, was recently ranked the number two hospital in the country for neonatology by U.S. News & World Report. In addition to these recent U.S. News & World Report recognitions, GW Hospital also provides high-quality care in the region through its designation as a Level I Trauma Center and designation as a Comprehensive Stroke Center. 

The mission of GWU Hospital is to provide the highest quality of healthcare, advanced medical technology, and world class service to its patients in an academic medical center dedicated to education and research

Main Tasks

Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist

Fulfills the needs of patients, families, and community by performing a variety of patient care functions and tasks in accordance with his/her licensure, certification, training and regulatory requirements. Responds effectively to new and changing work assignments.

Patient Care

• Delivers care to the patient in a competent, capable, caring, and efficient manner.

• Assesses, observes reports, and records signs and symptoms indicative of changes in the general condition of the patient.
• Demonstrates ability to prioritize and adjust plan of care of adapt to changing priorities and plan of care as delegated.
• Assesses, observes, and reports pertinent and significant patient responses to treatments and/or procedures.

Teaching

• Provides patient and/or family members with explanation of condition as necessary and written information when possible
• Recognizes and utilizes opportunities for health teaching of patients and relatives
• Documents patient teaching and patient s understanding of the same
• Participates, as requested, in on-unit clinical orientation of supplemental and/or new staff to include principles related to patent care management 

Treatment and Procedures

• Is competent to perform multiple tasks required to complete procedures in the cardiac cath lab.

• Operates the Physiological Monitor, Philips Radiography Equipment, Intra-vascular Ultra Sound, Cardiac Defibrillator, Aortic Balloon Pump and other added equipment used in the day to day operation of the cath lab.
• Recognizes cardiac dysrhythmias and informs physicians and nurses
• Performs scrub role for diagnostic, intervention, and peripheral procedure
• Performs a variety of clinical interventions as specified in the department s competency/skills checklist. 

We value our employees and offer a comprehensive package to support your career growth, well-being, and work-life balance. 

Qualifications

Degree in related field (BA, BS, BSN, AA) or years of equivalent experience

Two or more years of Cath Lab and/or Electrophysiology experience.

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