Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist
Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist
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03-05-2025
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Vacancy
1 Vacancy
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03-05-2025
Job Description
Summary
Job Summary
Assists in performing diagnostic and interventional cardiovascular electrophysiology and other related procedures.
Job Responsibilities
- Positions patients and selects exposure factors accurately.
- Utilizes radiation protection and safety standards. Applies as low as reasonably achievable (ALARA) principle to minimize exposure to patient self and others.
- Assists the physician in a variety of imaging procedures.
- May be required to prepare and administer contrast media and/or medications within accepted scope of practice and applicable state and federal regulations.
- Responsible for setting up and providing equipment and supplies before during and after procedures.
- Assists physicians with patient monitoring during procedures.
- Documents evaluation results progress reports treatment plans and other data using appropriate formats and systems.
- Prioritizes multiple important responsibilities related to ensuring patient safety and correct procedure.
- Calculates hemodynamic or physiologic values and records waveforms for patient records.
- Assists physician in performing common catheterization interventions including stent placements balloon angioplasties heart valve replacements and electrophysiology tests.
- Operates intracardiac or intravascular ultrasound equipment fluoroscopy equipment or other imaging systems.
- Inserts venous and arterial catheters and wires through a needle into the blood vessels and into the heart so that Xrays
angiograms and other recordings can be taken to determine the hearts structure and function under the direct supervision of the physician. - Performs laboratory tests through catheterization or related approaches to determine the gas level concentration in a patients blood for the heart or lungs. Provides documents and evaluations of test results.
- Monitors blood pressure and heart rate using electrocardiogram (ECG) equipment during procedures including coronary angiography pacemaker implantation aortic stenosis studies and patent foramen ovale closures
Qualifications
- Associates degree or higher in Science required upon hire OR
- Associates degree or higher in related field required upon hire
- A combination of education training and experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
- No experience required
- RT(R) Registered as a Radiological Technologist in Radiology required upon hire AND
- ROC Radiation Operator Certification in the state of Kentucky required upon hire AND
- BLS Certified as a Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider required within 90 days of employment in this position AND
- ACLS Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Healthcare Provider required within 90 days of employment in this position
Skills and Attributes
- Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
- Works under minimal supervision.
- Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Physical Demands
- Standing: Frequently
- Walking: Frequently
- Sitting: Occasionally
- Lifting 025 lbs: Frequently
- Lifting 2575 lbs: Rarely
- Lifting over 75 lbs: Rarely
- Carrying 025 lbs: Frequently
- Carrying 2575 lbs: Rarely
- Carrying over 75 lbs: Rarely
- Pushing/Pulling 025 lbs: Frequently
- Pushing/Pulling 2575 lbs: Frequently
- Pushing/Pulling over 75 lbs: Frequently
- Climbing: Occasionally
- Bending/Stooping: Frequently
- Kneeling: Occasionally
- Crouching/Crawling: Occasionally
- Reaching: Frequently
- Talking: Frequently
- Hearing: Frequently
- Repetitive Foot/Leg Movements: Rarely
- Repetitive Hand/Arm Movements: Frequently
- Keyboard Data Entry: Frequently
- Running: Occasionally
- Vision: Depth Perception: Frequently
- Vision: Distinguish Color: Frequently
- Vision: Seeing Far: Frequently
- Vision: Seeing Near: Frequently
Owensboro Health Core Commitments
INTEGRITY We conduct ourselves with a high level of responsibility reliability and honesty because we take seriously the trust of our patients and coworkers.
RESPECT We value and accept the unique talents and contributions of every patient customer and team member in the Owensboro Health community.
TEAMWORK We build a spirit of connectivity and fellowship by striving together to overcome obstacles surpass goals celebrate accomplishments and plan the future.
INNOVATION We foster original ideas and creative solutions that improve our daily work and promote the mission of Owensboro Health.
SERVICE We focus on service to patients customers and team members by anticipating their needs thoughtfully meeting those needs and continually improving the quality of everything we do.
EXCELLENCE We reach beyond basic expectations to expand our knowledge and awareness produce exceptional work and provide outstanding service.
Employment Type
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