Cath Lab Tech - University Hospitals

Serving at our health system’s most advanced and complex cardiac catheterization laboratory, the UH Cleveland Medical Center Cath Lab performs a variety of state of the art procedures giving our team a well-rounded experience in coronary, peripheral, and structural heart disease including hybrid structural and aortic interventions. 

As a Radiology Tech, you will play a vital role on our Cardiac Cath Lab team at our Cleveland Medical Center, providing diagnostic imaging services to help our physicians diagnose and treat a variety of medical conditions.

At University Hospitals, we offer –

• Competitive hourly wage + an increased hourly rate of $7.25/hr.
• $10,000 sign-on bonus
• Free parking

On-Call requirements:

8-10 days of call in that 6 weeks, which includes a weekend.

Summer and Winter holiday

40 minute call back for emergencies

Essential Functions

• The staff must demonstrate the ability to assess patients' status and identify each patient’s requirements relative to their age specific needs.
• The Radiologic technologist assists in the acquisition of patient history and entering into Hemodynamic system and/or EMR.
• Prepping patient and attaching leads, Defibrillator Pads, BP cuff and setting up the sterile field.
• Assisting the Physician at the table maintaining sterile procedure. Responsible for availability of supplies and equipment keeping in mind fiscal responsibility.
• Responsible for all duties related to Radiation Safety and Protection.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Required For All Jobs

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
• Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.

Education

• Other Accredited Program Radiologic Technology Program or Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist Program. Required

Work Experience

• Experience with pacemaker insertions Preferred and
• Experience in the Scrub position. Required and
• Special Procedures experience Preferred and
• Interventional Radiology or Cardiac Catheterization Lab or Electrophysiology Lab experience Preferred and
• Advance EKG recognition course experience within 1st year of hire. Required

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Demonstrating proficiency in arrhythmia recognition Preferred
• Strong communication, problem-solving and interpersonal skills. Required
• Team player Required
• Basic computer skills and experience with Hemodynamic Monitoring. Required
• Use of a variety of equipment, including power injectors and various computers. Required
• Knowledge of all radiation safety QA. Required
• Knowledge of proper sterile procedure technique and infection control. Required

Licenses and Certifications

• Registered Technologist Radiation Therapy (ARRT-T) Required or
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Required and
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Required

Additional Licenses and Certifications

• CCI equivalent. Required and
• Licensed in the State of Ohio Required and
• Certification of completion in a cardiovascular review course Preferred

Physical Demands

• Standing Frequently
• Walking Frequently
• Sitting Rarely
• Lifting Frequently 50 lbs
• Carrying Frequently 50 lbs
• Pushing Frequently 50 lbs
• Pulling Frequently 50 lbs
• Climbing Occasionally 50 lbs
• Balancing Occasionally
• Stooping Frequently
• Kneeling Frequently
• Crouching Frequently
• Crawling Occasionally
• Reaching Frequently
• Handling Frequently
• Grasping Frequently
• Feeling Constantly
• Talking Constantly
• Hearing Constantly
• Repetitive Motions Constantly
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly

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