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$20,000 Sign On for full-time with 1 year’s experience in Cardiac Cath Lab!*
$15,000 Sign On 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. 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!
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:
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.
2. Technical Support: 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.
A. Assesses groin site and peripheral pulses.
B. Checks vital signs prior to sheath removal.
C. Compresses artery and/or vein for prescribed length of time.
D. Assesses site after homeostasis is obtained.
E. Gives patient instructions regarding post-procedural activity.
itors, and physicians.
DISCLAIMER: Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
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
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Regularly exposed to the risk of blood borne diseases and radiation.
- Requires wearing of protective apparel such as lead aprons, eye protection, sterile and non-sterile medical gloves and masks.
- Contact with patients under a wide variety of circumstances.
- Exposed to unpleasant element (accident, injuries, illness).
- Subject to varying and unpredictable situations.
- May perform emergency care.
- Subject to irregular hours.
- Pressure due to multiple competing demands.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Prolonged, extensive, or considerable standing/walking.
- Lifts, positions, pushes, and/or transfers patients.
- Considerable reach, stooping, bending, kneeling, and/or crouching.
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
Licenses / Certifications:
Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA), FUTURE - Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) within 90 days - American Heart Association (AHA), Radiography (R) Certification and Registration - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), Radiologic Technologists - Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA)Work Shift:
Night Shift (United States of America)Job Type:
Department:
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