Cardiac Catheterization Technologist
Cardiac Catheterization Technologist
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Job Description
Location:
Geisinger Wyoming Valley (GWV)Shift:
Days (United States of America)Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40Worker Type:
RegularExemption Status:
NoJob Summary:
Provides technical assistance to performing physician during diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterizations structural heart procedures and other related procedures. Responsible for direct care of patient during procedure as well as management of hemostasis post procedure. Meets the qualifications to provide care for patients in the specific age range in their assigned laboratory.Job Duties:
- Assists the physician with adult and pediatric cardiac catheterizations including but not limited to the following procedures and techniques: myocardial biopsy transluminal coronary angioplasty and stenting rotational atherectomy temporary pacemaker insertion pericardiocentesis SwanGanz catheter insertion cardiac assist device insertion percutaneous valvuloplasty percutaneous valve implantation peripheral vascular diagnostic and interventional procedures.
- Practice of sterile technique preparing for procedure including scrubbing applying surgical gown gloving draping and setup of instrument table.
- Performs emergency therapeutic maneuvers during procedures.
- Initiates life support techniques in the event of a cardiac and respiratory arrest including CPR defibrillation temporary pacemaker insertion and airway management.
- Assists with ongoing clinical research trials pertinent to the cardiac catheterization laboratory.
- Records monitors and assesses hemodynamic data collected during catheterizations.
- Responsible for primary and secondary hemostasis during and after procedure.
- Operates and ensures the quality control of hemodynamic recording devices fluoroscopy and cineangiographic xray equipment oxygen consumption equipment and blood analysis equipment.
- Exhibits extensive knowledge of all related equipment within the catheterization laboratory.
- Assists with the training and orientation of students techs cardiology fellows and cardiac catheterization technologists new to the department.
- Preparation of arterial lines.
- Performs appropriate billing for services rendered or equipment used as related to cardiac catheterization.
- Collection and analysis of arterial and venous blood samples including specimens sent to laboratory blood gases and saturations.
- Participates in Joint Commissionmandated educational programs.
Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be allinclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any departmentspecific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.
- An associates degree in a healthcare related field will be accepted for this role in lieu of the specialty training program but the candidate is required to have at least two years of healthcare experience in addition to their associates degree.
- A bachelors degree in a health care related field will be accepted for this role in lieu of the specialty training degree healthcare experience is preferred but not required if candidate has a healthcare related bachelors degree.
- Applicants who hold the ARRT certification as a Radiology Tech are required to maintain the ARRT certification.
Position Details:
*$15000 Signon Bonus for Qualified Candidates*
Position Details:
- Hours: Rotating start time: 7:00 a.m. 7:30 a.m. 8:00 am.
- On Call 12 days per week and every third weekend
- Excellent opportunity to grow career in Invasive Cardiology
- Union: Yes
To learn more about Geisinger Heart Institute please visit:
Geisinger cares about not only its patients and members but also about you and your family. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to ensure that you and your loved ones can maintain good health achieve financial stability and excel both personally and professionally. We believe in creating a diverse and inclusive environment where all employees can be their authentic selves. To learn more: of working at Geisinger:
- Full benefits (health dental and vision) starting on day one
- Three medical plan choices including an expanded network for outofarea employees and dependents
- Pretax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) anda health savings account (HSA)
- Companypaid life insurance shortterm disability and longterm disability coverage
- 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
- Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly
- Up to $5000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
- MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive
- Familyfriendly support including adoption and fertility assistance parental leave pay military leave pay and a free Care membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare eldercare & pet care. Access free legal guidance mental health visits worklife support digital selfhelp tools and more.
- Voluntary benefits including accident critical illness hospital indemnity insurance identity theft protection universal life and pet and legal insurance
Education:
Graduate from Specialty Training Program (Required) Associates DegreeHealthcare Related Degree (Preferred)Experience:
Certification(s) and License(s):
Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification within 6 months American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support Certification Default Issuing Body Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) within 2 years Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)Skills:
Communication Customer Service Epic Knowledge Health Information Documentation Patient Safety Teamwork Vascular Access DevicesOUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients our members our students our Geisinger family and our communities.
- KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.
- EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.
- LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.
- INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients our members our community and the nation.
- SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family.
We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one including vision dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration cooperation and collegiality.
We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or status as a protected veteran.
Employment Type
Full-Time
