Cardiac Cath/IR Lab Tech

Company: Maria Parham Health
Location: Henderson
Posted on: November 19, 2024

Job Description:

Maria Parham HealthWho We Are:People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. With 205 licensed beds, Maria Parham Health is equipped for every health care need one can encounter. We are fully licensed by Joint Commission, the College of American Pathologists, and Rated Highest In-Patient Safety from Leapfrog.Where We Are:Henderson offers a great outdoors, including the region's largest lake, providing endless hours of fun boating, fishing, water skiing, and camping. Throw in great golfing, hunting and two fantastic recreational organizations and you may find yourself having a hard time deciding what to do next!Why Choose Us: - Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees - Competitive Paid Time Off, PTO cash out, and PTO donation programs - Employee Assistance Program - mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance - Loan Repayment and Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants - Robust employee recognition and awards programs - And much more--- -Position SummaryThe Cardiac Cath/IR Lab Tech provides services in the Cath/IR Lab Department. Works cooperatively and effectively with staff and other administrative support personnel in maintaining the standards of professional behavior. Must provide skill and talent that will add value to the facility. Performs duties in the department in compliance with policies and procedures of the hospital, regulations or applicable regulatory agencies. Performs other duties as assigned.

Reports to: Director of Cardiology Services -Responsibilities of the PositionDiagnostic viewing of coronary and peripheral arteriesIntravascular Ultrasound (IVUS)Revascularization of coronary and peripheral arteriesPercutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty (PTCA)StentingPeripheral AtherectomyInsertion of Temporary and Permanent PacemakersMechanical and Pharmacological ThrombolysisRight Heart CatherizationInsertion of Swan-Ganz cathetersInsertion of Intra-aortic balloon pumps (IABP)Insertion, removal, exchange, declots of hemodialysis cathetersInsertion of PICC linesInsertion of nephrostomy tubes, g-tubes, biliary drainsInsertion of Pleurx cathetersKyphoplastyVertebroplastyMonitoring and documentation of hemodynamic status intraprocedure.Maintains sterile field. Safely prepares and labels all the medications on the sterile field, continually accounts for number and location of instruments, sharps, sponges to prevent retained foreign objects. Operates and maintains fluoroscopy equipment.Other tasks and duties as assigned.Minimum EducationHigh School Graduate or GED equivalent is required.Graduate of Radiology Technology program (RT-R), or Graduate of a Paramedic Program. -Certifications/LicensesRadiology Technologist (R) registration or Paramedic license is required upon hire. -Basic Life Support (BLS) certification obtained through the American Heart Association (AHA) is required upon hire.Acute Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification obtained through the American Heart Association (ACLS) is required within 6 months of employment. -Required SkillsCritical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. -EEOC StatementMaria Parham Health is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran

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