Cardiac Catheterization Technician, Jackson Memorial Hospital- Cath Lab, Full Time, Days

Cardiac Catheterization Technician

Jackson Memorial Hospital is the flagship hospital for Jackson Health System and it has been a beacon of medical excellence and community care for more than a century. Throughout its rich and storied history, Jackson Memorial - located in the heart of the City of Miami - has been ground zero for some of the world's greatest medical breakthroughs and important moments in South Florida. We've grown into one of the nation's largest public hospitals, and one of the few that is also a world-class academic medical center with a proud mission and proven success. Jackson Memorial is an accredited, tertiary teaching hospital with 1,500 licensed beds, where nearly every medical specialty is provided by some of the world's most skilled and highly regarded multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals.

Summary

Cardiac Catheterization Technician is responsible for performance of a variety of catheterization techniques for inpatients and outpatients, requiring knowledge of specialized angiocardiographic and analytical laboratory procedures

Responsibilities

• Records Hemodynamic Pressures as required by Cardiologist according to department protocols.
• Attaches e-signals to patients to obtain vital signs and 02 saturations.
• Interprets and monitors electrocardiographic tracings, working in close cooperation with Cardiologist; reports immediately any change from normal.
• Calculates hemodynamic data.
• Operates equipment or provides electrical shock in event of onset of ventricular fibrillation or arterial fibrillation by assisting physician.
• Inspects equipment to ensure proper functioning; requisitions repair of apparatus and cleans equipment.
• Assists technologists in aseptic room clean up following procedures.
• Assists in preparation and maintenance of sterile angiographic trays for a variety of procedures.
• Works in close cooperation with nurses and radiologic technicians in a team effort during procedures to provide the best patient care. Participates in the CQI process.
• Assists in operating high pressure contrast injector; amount and rate of injection determined by Cardiologist.
• Develops physiologic recordings and film as requested by supervisor.
• Loads film magazines and physiologic recorders as requested by supervisor.
• Prepares and calibrates pressure transducers and recording devices.
• Records and maintains procedure logs according to departmental protocol.
• Initiates life supporting measures for patients if necessary.
• Complies with all safety rules and regulations, departmental and hospital rules and protocol for all procedures.
• Follows unit specific infection control standards.
• Assists in routine duties including performance of hours, specialized procedures, cleaning and daily maintenance of area.
• Utilizes appropriate H.I.S. Computer System function for patient transport.
• Takes calls as scheduled.

Generally requires 3 to 5 years of related experience.

• Graduate from a two-year Cardiovascular program or an equivalent, such as a Registered Respiratory Therapist or Registered Radiological Technologist.

• Certification as a cardiovascular technician preferred.
• American Heart Association and any additional applicable life support certification for Healthcare Providers may be required at the unit level upon hire with at least 6 months validity and maintenance at JHS for the duration of employment.

• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) with 6 months validity
• AHA Adv Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

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