Invasive Cardiology Technologist- Cardiac Cath Lab- Full Time (day shift)

Come work at the best place to give and receive care!

Job Description:

Who We Are:

The Cath Lab at Elliot Hospital is a state-of-the-art facility offering advanced cardiovascular care and treatments. Our highly trained staff of doctors nurses technicians and therapists provides the highest quality care for our patients. The lab offers comprehensive diagnostic services using the latest technology including cardiac catheterization echocardiography CT scans MRI scans and nuclear imaging. We also specialize in interventional procedures such as angioplasty stenting arrhythmia treatment ventricular assist devices and valve repair or replacement.

About the Job:

Performs technical and supportive patient care tasks within scope of practice to assist the physician in performing invasive cardiovascular procedures according to the standards set forth by the American College of Cardiology and Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions under the direction of the Cardiovascular Services Clinical Nurse Manager and the Cardiovascular Services Medical Director.

What Youll Do:

• Scrub and assist in diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterization procedures as well as diagnostic and interventional vascular procedures and other cardiovascular procedures including but not limited to cardiac device implantation and electrophysiology studies/ablations transesophageal echocardiograms and electrical cardioversions.
• Assist in performing emergency procedures associated with catheterization procedures such as IABP insertion and temporary pacemaker insertion.
• Operate cath lab hemodynamic monitoring and recording system to assure complete and accurate analysis of wave forms values and other functions specific to the system.
• Operate technical equipment in the Cardiac Cath Lab including but not limited to the cath lab table and imaging systems.
• Recognize apparent changes in patients condition during procedure or post procedure and immediately communicate findings to physician or nurse; seek assistance as appropriate.
• Demonstrate knowledge and competency in performance of procedures specific to role in the Cardiac Cath Lab and recovery area including pre intra and post procedure requirements.
• Assist in other areas of cardiovascular services as needed.
• May be required to assume assignments in other areas of cardiovascular services to meet patient needs.
• Work must be performed on-site.
• Effectively manage emergent patient situations in a fast-changing environment.
• Recognizes cardiac rhythms life-threatening arrhythmias and intra-cardiac electrocardiogram.
• Work schedule may include 8-12 hours per day in addition to on-call status for call coverage when the department is closed.

Who You Are:

• A minimum of two (2) years of Cardiac Cath Lab or interventional radiology experience required.
• Graduate of an accredited cardiovascular technology certification program OR Minimum of Associates degree in Applied Science or in Radiology Technology required.
• Professional certification from an accredited certifying body in radiology or cardiology including but not limited to RCIS RTR or ARRT required.
• State of New Hampshire Board of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy licensure required. BCLS and ACLS required to be completed within six (6) months required.
• Thorough knowledge of cardiovascular anatomy physiology hemodynamics and cardiovascular equipment and supplies.
• Working knowledge of formulas used to calculate gradients shunts and cardiac outputs

Why Youll Love Us:

• Medical Dental Vision Benefits starting on the 1st of the month following the start date.
• Accrued Earned Time
• 403b with matching (fully vested) and discretionary annual core contributions
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $4000/year for full-time coded employees over 30 hours/week
• Miscellaneous Benefits Pet Insurance Legal Services Vendor Discounts

Work Shift:

SolutionHealth is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation disability status veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.