Cardiac Cath Tech - Electrophysiology

Cardiac Cath Lab Position

Performs direct and indirect functions in the cardiac cath Lab. Assists all physicians/staff with clinical and technical aspects of cardiovascular care. Performs miscellaneous duties as assigned. Scrubs, monitors, and circulates in all invasive procedures in the Cath Lab. The department provides training on Structural Heart scrubbing. Able to function on all cardiac alerts and STEMI cases.

Responsibilities

Assesses physical, psychosocial, and growth and development needs of the patient, completes pre, intra and post procedure assessment, informs nurse/MD of any changes in patient's condition.

Develops a plan of care for procedure being performed, plan of care is individualized to include specific patient problems, needs and scheduled procedure.

Provides teaching and guidance to patient and/or family as well as staff members. Able to execute x-ray for desired views- abdominal aorta gram, runoff, division, storing and printing images, sets priorities for care of patients based on patient's needs and resources available, identifies and performs appropriately in emergency patient care solutions.

Knowledge of set up and monitoring of IABP, assists with set-up, insertion and care of temporary and permanent pacemakers.

Other related job tasks or responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

Special Skills

Response Requirement: To be able to respond to emergencies within 30 minutes of alert.

Team: Four team members for both working hours and on call teams (1 Scrub, 1 RT, 1 circulating RN, 1 Monitoring personnel)

Equipment: The department uses Philips x-ray equipment, Acist injectors, Philips IVUS/iFR, Xper Monitoring System, and Spacetrax Inventory System.

Minimum Requirements

Experience: 6 months in Cath Lab/Cardiac Intervention Lab.

Education: Associate degree in Radiology or equivalent, Basic EKG course.

Certifications: BLS. ACLS within 6 months of hire. ARRT-CRT

Preferred Requirements

Experience: 1 year experience providing cardiac cath, radiology care

Education: Bachelor in Radiology or equivalent.

Certifications: RCIS certification

About Us

Abrazo Arizona Heart Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

At Abrazo Arizona Heart Hospital, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That's why we offer more than a job we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match

Generous paid time off

Career development and continuing education opportunities

Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts

Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program

Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note : Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

About the Team

Since 1998, Abrazo Arizona Heart Hospital has served as one of the areas leading hospitals for the diagnosis and treatment of heart and vascular disease. With experienced physicians, some of the most advanced equipment and techniques available, the hospital is at the forefront of identifying solutions and utilizing research to attack and overcome heart and vascular disease. Our highly trained staff practices evidence-based treatment and provides personalized care to meet the needs of each of our patients. Join our team!