Card Cath Lab Tech, Cardiac Cath Lab, Per Diem, Days -Flex Shift - Steward Health Care System

Cath Lab Tech or Dual Modality for experienced techs: Cath Lab/IR Tech

On-Call Hours, Weekends, and after-hours support.

Cath Lab Tech
On-Call Hours, Weekends, and after-hours support. Dual Modality is defined by these departments as, that you could work in both the Interventional Radiology and Cath Lab Departments interchangeably as required by departmental needs.

Position Summary:
Cath Lab: Scrubs in for and monitors diagnostic and interventional procedures, electrophysiological studies, pacemaker insertions, Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumps and Structure Heart procedures. Sets up and breaks down equipment. Performs hemodynamic calculations for patient reports. Trained in treating patients with adult cardiac diseases. Preceptor role in training newly hired non-experience techs.

Position Qualification:

• Graduate of a Certified Cardiovascular technologist program or equivalent.
• Training in AMA approved school and meets requirements for registry by the ARRT -Preferred
• Computer skills with knowledge of HIS, RIS and PACS systems.
• Successful completion of the RCIS and Basic Science exams.
• Two years Interventional Lab experience required.
• Visual and hearing senses must be adequate to assess/detect changes in human physiological condition
• Ability to perform effectively in fast-paced, stressful environment.

Required Licenses/Certifications:

• RCIS required.
• A.R.R.T.(R) Certified -Preferred
• Hold current BLS and ACLS card.

Communication Skills:

• Ability to effectively communicate in writing and orally with all levels of the organization

Palmetto General Hospital is proud to be a minority, physician owned organization. Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are at the foundation of the care we provide, the community services we support and all our employment practices. We do not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and or expression or any other non-job-related characteristic.