Cardiovascular Technologist - Cardiac Cath Lab of Mid Cities

Overview At SCA Health, we believe health care is about people – the patients we serve, the physicians we support and the teammates who push us forward. Behind every successful facility, procedure or innovation is a team of 15,000+ professionals working together, learning from each other and living out the mission, vision and values that define our organization. As part of Optum, SCA Health is redefining specialty care by developing more accessible, patient-centered practice solutions for a network of more than 370 ambulatory surgical centers, over 400 specialty physician practice clinics and numerous labs and surgical hospitals. Our work spans a broad spectrum of services, all designed to support physicians, health systems and employers in delivering efficient, value-based care to patients without compromising quality or autonomy. What sets SCA Health apart isn’t just what we do, it’s how we do it . Each decision we make is rooted in seven core values : Clinical quality Integrity Service excellence Teamwork Accountability Continuous improvement Inclusion Our values aren’t empty words – they inform our attitudes, actions and culture. At SCA Health, your work directly impacts patients, physicians and communities. Here, you’ll find opportunities to build your career alongside a team that values your expertise, invests in your success, and shares a common mission to care for patients, serve physicians and improve health care in America. At SCA Health, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your health, well-being, and financial future. Our offerings include medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401k plan with company match, paid time off, life and disability insurance, and more. Please visit, to learn more about our benefits. Your ideas should inspire change. If you join our team, they will. Responsibilities Under general supervision, the Cardiovascular Invasive Technologist is responsible for ensuring safe procedures are carried out in the delivery of cardiac services to patients. Analyzes, uses and cares for all technical equipment and supplies and produces and maintains accurate records and reports as necessary. The Cardiovascular Invasive Technologist will scrub and assist the physician with cardiac, vascular and IR procedures. The Cardiovascular Invasive Technologist will be competent in hemodynamic monitoring, arrhythmia recognition, aseptic technique, and CVL scrub procedures and sterile equipment usage. Ensure patient needs are met in accordance with instructions of physician and facility’s policies & procedures. Demonstrates respect for co-workers & develops positive working relationships with other departments. Communicates with courtesy when interacting with patients, physicians, facility staff, vendors and the public – in person, on the telephone, or by email. Preforms the role of CVL scrub by anticipating the needs of the physician and keeping the circulating nurse informed of any needs throughout a procedure. Ensures all supplies, equipment and medications are assembled prior to the start of the procedure. Combines the knowledge of human anatomy, cardiovascular procedures, and implementation of tools and technologies to facilitate the physician’s performance of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures. Responsible for ensuring all new equipment requests are appropriately analyzed based on utilization and data from the provider. Maintain radiation safety at all ties in accordance with radiation safety policies and procedures Promotes safe environment. Takes appropriate action in emergency situations, being aware of and controlling hazards which may endanger patients, visitors, and employees. Qualifications Education: Graduate from an AMA approved school of Radiological technology, or of certified RCIS program, AS or BS degree preferred. High school graduate or equivalent required. ARRT or RCIS Certification required. Current BLS and ACLS required. Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years of cardiac cath lab experience. Working Knowledge: Able to perform at a proficient level all radiology procedures related to the cardiac cath lab. Able to scrub and monitor to assist and perform all other tasks as needed to perform all cases in cath lab procedures including pacemaker, vascular, cardiac, and pain management procedures. Able to provide direct patient care to the stable and acute patient. Technical/Motor Skills: Ability to manipulate various types of electronic, radiographic, and clinical equipment. Calibrate and troubleshoot various types of cath lab and computer equipment. Ability to operate specialty equipment in the facility and to perform tasks at a “user” level. Must be personable, friendly, and exhibit flexibility and positive interpersonal skills USD $48.00/Hr. USD $52.00/Hr. #J-18808-Ljbffr SCA Health