Cardiac Cath Lab Technician

Job Description

• TITLE: Cardiac Cath Lab Technician
• LEVEL: Mid-Level
• REPORTS TO: Director of Cardio-Vascular Services
• VACANCIES: 2
• VISA SUPPORT: No visa sponsorships supported
• CITY: Warrenton
• STATE: VA
• POSTAL CODE: 20186
• SALARY: $71,073.00 - $114,400.00
• SIGNING BONUS: Yes
• BONUS DESCRIPTION: Sign-on bonus based on years of experience with a time commitment.
• RELOCATION PACKAGE: Partial

The cardiac catheterization laboratory technician assists doctors during invasive cardiovascular procedures such as cardiac catheterization. The technician is an essential member of the team, responsible for duties including scrubbing to assist the MD, circulating for supplies during the procedure, and monitoring the patient's hemodynamic status. These services will be performed in the cardiac cath lab.
In the execution of job duties, it is the universal expectation that all tasks are performed with a patient-centered focus, while also seeking opportunities to continually improve core processes. The incumbent may be scheduled based on operational needs, which may include holidays, extended shifts, night and/or weekend shifts, standby, and/or on-call. This job description is a representative summary of the major responsibilities and accountabilities performed by the incumbents.
Reports to: Director of Cardiovascular Services
Essential Functions:

• Assists the physician with cardiac catheterizations.
• Demonstrates competency in sterile technique preparing for procedures.
• Administers medications pertinent to cardiac catheterization under the direction of the physician.
• Competent in IV access and phlebotomy procedures for the patient.
• Competent in Holter monitor initialization, application, removal, and scanning.
• Performs emergency therapeutic maneuvers during procedures (ACLS protocol).
• Operates and ensures quality control of all equipment utilized in the cath lab.
• Exhibits extensive knowledge of all related equipment within the laboratory.
• Ensures supplies and equipment are available and in working condition, including instrument sterilization if applicable.

Requirements
Must-Haves:

• RCIS or ARRT certification
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• 6+ months Cath Lab experience

Nice-To-Haves:

• RCIS is preferred but will accept AART with experience
• Critical Care experience