Cardiac Catheterization Technologist II

Job Overview

The Cardiac Catheterization Technologist II serves as a vital member of the patient care team within the department, fully collaborating with other care team members to ensure continuity of care. This role emphasizes a philosophy of patient and family-centered care in all interactions with patients, families, and hospital personnel, with a strong commitment to understanding and meeting customer needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and execution of cardiac catheterization procedures.
• Monitor and evaluate patient conditions throughout the procedure.
• Maintain equipment and ensure that all imaging and monitoring devices are functional.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive patient care.
• Document patient information and procedures accurately in the electronic health records.
• Participate in departmental quality assurance and improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Radiologic Technologist required.
• At least 1 year of traveler experience preferred.
• Certification from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) with Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) certification required.
• Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification is mandatory.

Work Schedule

The position offers flexible scheduling options, including a choice between three 12-hour shifts or four 10-hour shifts. Weeknight, weekend, and holiday on-call shifts are a possibility during the contract; however, no weekends or holidays are scheduled for worked shifts. During a typical 13-week contract, the technologist can expect to cover 1-3 weeknights and potentially 1 weekend shift, though weekend shifts are not guaranteed.

Unit Overview

The department features 7 procedure rooms alongside a hybrid operating room, with all procedure rooms having been upgraded within the last 1-5 years. The unit includes a 12-bay area for patient preparation and recovery. The primary charting system utilized is Epic, and hemodynamic measurements are conducted using the Siemens Sensis system. The lab averages over 30 cases per day, encompassing a range of procedures from outpatient right heart catheterizations and stable coronary angiograms to complex coronary, structural, and vascular interventions.