Job detail

Cardiovascular (Cath Lab) Technologist

Hennepin Healthcare

#Patient Care #ARRT #Radiography #Cath Lab #Allied Health #Hemodynamic Monitoring #RCIS #Cardiovascular Technology #Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory

Quick overview

Support cardiologists during procedures in the cardiac catheterization laboratory by operating specialized equipment and monitoring patient hemodynamic status. Responsibilities also include training staff and students, maintaining inventory, and ensuring equipment is in proper working condition.

Requirements summary

Requires graduation from an accredited allied health services school in cardiovascular/cardiopulmonary technology or radiography techniques. Candidates must be ARRT certified and hold or obtain RCIS certification within one year of hire.

professional certificatePatient AssessmentClinical SupportStaff TrainingEquipment MaintenanceHemodynamic MonitoringCardiac CatheterizationAnatomy and PhysiologyRadiography Techniques

Job description

JOB DETAILS Department

Cath
Lab
FTE: 0.8 (64 hours per pay period)
Workdays:
Weekdays
Shift(s):
Days
Shift
Length: 8 hours
Location:
In-Person
Purpose of this position: Support Cardiologist with all required procedures in the cardiac catheterization laboratory and operate specialized equipment including, computer systems, hemodynamic monitoring and have working knowledge of cardiac catheterization laboratory. Trains staff technologists and students.

Responsibilities

Accepts patients and assesses their condition to determine proper handling and special requirements Monitors patient for changes in hemodynamic status and reports to physician Maintains current knowledge/certification Relies on extensive knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and effects of disease Is knowledgeable about and has the ability to operate complex and sophisticated equipment related to a cardiac catheterization laboratory Maintains catheterization laboratory equipment in proper working condition. Reports malfunctions and necessary repairs to supervisory personnel Maintains stock inventory and initiates orders Performs assigned responsibilities/duties required by the cardiac catheterization laboratory Promotes effective working relations and works effectively as part of a department/unit team inter- and interdepartmentally to facilitate the department’s/unit’s ability to meet its goals and objectives Maintains competencies and operates specialized equipment necessary for procedure Performs other related duties as required, but only after appropriate training

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Required: Graduate from accredited school of allied health services in cardiovascular/cardiopulmonary technology, and radiography techniques Certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists as a Registered Technologist Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist certification (RCIS) or eligible. Must obtain RCIS certification within one year of hire date

Preferred Qualifications

Two years recent cardiac catheterization laboratory experience An approved equivalent combination of education and experience