Tidelands Health·Georgetown, South Carolina
The Cardiac Catheterization Technologist performs diagnostic and therapeutic angiographic procedures while monitoring patient vital signs and status. They are responsible for equipment maintenance, assisting physicians during procedures, and providing patient education.
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A Brief Overview The Cardiac Catheterization Technologist performs all routine diagnostic and emergent therapeutic angiographic or catheterization procedures.
Assures equipment is functioning properly.
Produces and evaluates data, information, and images used by the physician in the performance of the procedure.
Assists team members in all aspects of patient care, monitoring patients' vital signs, interpreting status information and performing/functioning in one or more of the following: monitor, scrub, or circulating technologist.
Educate patients, family members and Cath team.
Stock inventory and all other duties as assigned.
Refer to the CCI and/or SCRQSA Scope of Practice for the Invasive Cardiovascular Professional and Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) for full details.
What you will do Tests equipment for proper functioning and availability.
Assist the RN/Physician with proper positioning of the patient.
Ensure appropriate supplies are available for the physician.
Participates in physician updates.
Handle or label specimens appropriately Actively participate in procedural time-out and label all medications/solutions to be used during the procedure.
Education Qualifications Certificate from a program of study leading to credentials as RCIS (Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist), RCES (Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist), ARRT(R) Radiography, ARRT(VI) (Vascular Interventional Radiography), and eligible for certification by the South Carolina Radiation Quality Standards Association (SCRQSA), application under “invasive specialist” Required Associate's Degree Preferred
Experience Qualifications Prior experience as a Cardiac Catheterization Lab Tech Preferred Experience with physiological monitoring systems, sterile scrub technique, interventional and diagnostic heart catheterizations, vascular, device implantation Preferred
Skills and Abilities Ability to read and interpret cardiac monitoring Strong understanding of cardiac anatomy and physiology Excellent communication skills Ability to work in high-stress, fast-paced environments Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask Must be within a 45-minute drive from Tidelands Health for On Call requirements Demonstrate proficient skills and/or complete an approved Tidelands Health EKG/Rhythm interpretation class within 60 days of hire
Licenses and Certifications Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist - Cardiovascular Credentialing International Required or Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist - Cardiovascular Credentialing International Required or Radiography - American Registry Radiologic Technologist Required or Vascular Interventional Radiography - American Registry Radiologic Technologist Required If RCIS, RCES credentialed and/or a new graduate Cardiac Catheterization Technologist employee must be eligible to apply and obtain Invasive Specialist certification by the South Carolina Radiation Quality Standards Association (SCRQSA) within 60 days of employment. Employee must also obtain CIS license through SCLLR within 120 days of employment Required If ARRT(R) or ARRT(VI) credentialed, obtain certified by the South Carolina Radiation Quality Standards Association (SCRQSA) within 60 days of employment Required If ARRT(R) or ARRT(VI) credentialed, obtain Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) through Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) and Invasive Specialist certification by the South Carolina Radiation Quality Standards Association (SCRQSA) Preferred Basic Life Support Certified - American Heart Association within 30 Days Required Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Certified - American Heart Association within 120 Days Required
Physical Demand Medium Physical Demand The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a contract for employment nor a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position.
Employees may be directed to perform tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
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Tidelands Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE).
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Candidates must hold an Associate's degree and possess relevant certifications such as RCIS, RCES, or ARRT(R/VI). The role requires proficiency in cardiac monitoring and the ability to respond to on-call requirements within 45 minutes.
Market context
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