Cardiovascular (Cath Lab) Technologist

Cardiovascular (Cath Lab) Technologist

Hennepin Healthcare is an integrated system of care that includes HCMC, a nationally recognized Level I Adult Trauma Center and Level I Pediatric Trauma Center and acute care hospital, as well as a clinic system with primary care clinics located in Minneapolis and across Hennepin County. The comprehensive healthcare system includes a 473-bed academic medical center, a large outpatient Clinic & Specialty Center, and a network of clinics in the North Loop, Whittier, and East Lake Street neighborhoods of Minneapolis, and in the suburban communities of Brooklyn Park, Golden Valley, Richfield, and St. Anthony Village. Hennepin Healthcare has a large psychiatric program, home care, and operates a research institute, philanthropic foundation, and Hennepin EMS. The system is operated by Hennepin Healthcare System, Inc., a subsidiary corporation of Hennepin County. Equal Employment Opportunities: We believe equity is essential for optimal health outcomes and are committed to achieve optimal health for all by actively eliminating barriers due to racism, poverty, gender identity, and other determinants of health. We are committed to equitable care and working in an environment that celebrates, promotes, and protects diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We are committed to bringing in individuals with new cultural perspectives to assist in creating a more equitable healthcare organization.

Department: Cath Lab

FTE: 0.8 (64 hours per pay period) Workdays: Monday - Thursday Shift(s): Days/Evenings/Overnights Shift Length: 8 hours Location: In-Person/Remote/Hybrid Other: Bilingual Spanish/Driving Requirements Sign-On Bonus: $500* *Sign on bonus is available for eligible external candidates (current employees, contract/temporary workers, and former employees returning to HHS within one year are ineligible).

Purpose of this position:

Support Cardiologist with all required procedures in the cardiac catheterization laboratory and operate specialized equipment including, computer systems, hemodynamic monitoring and have working knowledge of cardiac catheterization laboratory. Trains staff technologists and students.

Responsibilities:

• Accepts patients and assesses their condition to determine proper handling and special requirements
• Monitors patient for changes in hemodynamic status and reports to physician
• Maintains current knowledge/certification
• Relies on extensive knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and effects of disease
• Is knowledgeable about and has the ability to operate complex and sophisticated equipment related to a cardiac catheterization laboratory
• Maintains catheterization laboratory equipment in proper working condition. Reports malfunctions and necessary repairs to supervisory personnel
• Maintains stock inventory and initiates orders
• Performs assigned responsibilities/duties required by the cardiac catheterization laboratory
• Promotes effective working relations and works effectively as part of a department/unit team inter- and interdepartmentally to facilitate the department's/unit's ability to meet its goals and objectives
• Maintains competencies and operates specialized equipment necessary for procedure
• Performs other related duties as required, but only after appropriate training

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications: Required: Graduate from accredited school of allied health services in cardiovascular/cardiopulmonary technology, and radiography techniques Certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists as a Registered Technologist Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist certification (RCIS) or eligible. Must obtain RCIS certification within one year of hire date Preferred Qualifications: Two years recent cardiac catheterization laboratory experience An approved equivalent combination of education and experience

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