Cardio Catheterization Technician, Full-time

Cardio Catheterization Technician

The Cardio Catheterization Technician performs a variety of technical and supportive patient care tasks to assist physicians in performing complex invasive cardiac catheterization procedures and surgeries.

Responsibilities include:

• Inserting small catheters through a needle into the blood vessels and into the heart so that x-rays, angiograms, and other recordings can be taken to determine the heart's structure and function.
• Ensuring the EKG equipment is in good working order. Monitoring the EKG readouts and keeping the doctor apprised of anything considered abnormal. Positioning patients and explaining procedures.
• Preparing the patients for the procedure by cleaning, shaving, and anesthetizing the area of insertion.
• Assisting physicians during open-heart surgery and with the insertion of pacemakers or stents. Performing quality control functions.
• Preparing and setting up medical supplies using aseptic techniques.
• Adhering to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguarding University assets.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: Associate degree or equivalent
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of relevant experience

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

• Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
• Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.
• Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.
• Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.
• Commitment to the University's core values.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.