Cardiac Cath Lab Tech

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Job Description

Work Schedule > Monday - Friday, 730-400. No on call, no weekends, no holidays. 

The Cardiac Cath Lab Tech functions as an essential team member in the Cardiac Catheterization Lab. Duties include but are not limited to scrubbing to assist the MD, circulating for supplies to assist the procedure or monitoring the patient's hemodynamic status during the procedure.

Education

Graduate of accredited two (2) year Allied Health training program preferred.

College level anatomy & physiology required.

Experience

Three years patient care experience preferred.

Training or working experience in an invasive cardiovascular environment preferred.

Certification & Licensure

Acquire Cardiac Interventional (CI) Radiography certification or a CVT with Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) certification within 2 years of employment.

A Registered Radiology Tech may be hired in this position.

BLS Certification (Basic Life Support) - American Heart ‘Healthcare Provider’ (HCP) - AHA approved required. New hires must have American Heart Association (AHA) appropriate certification prior to completion of orientation.

ACLS Certification (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) required with 30 days of hire.

Qualifications

Competent to successfully interact with patients according to their special needs which may apply based on the age of the patient served.

Must possess communication skills necessary to relate to physicians, peers and patients on a professional and technical level.

Benefits

At Valley Health, we believe everyone is a caregiver, and our goal is to create an environment where our caregivers thrive physically, financially, and emotionally. In addition to a competitive salary, our most popular benefits for full-time employees include:

• A Zero-Deductible Health Plan
• Dental and vision insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• Retirement Savings Match
• A Robust Employee Assistance Program to help with many aspects of emotional wellbeing
• Membership to Healthy U: An Incentive-Based Wellness Program

Valley Health also offers a health savings account & flexible spending account for childcare, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and professional development. In addition, several perks come with working for the largest employer in the region, such as discounts to on-campus dining, and more.

To see the full scale of what we offer, visit valleyhealthbenefits.com.