Cath Lab Technician

Cath Lab Technician

Job Type: PRN

Provides direct and indirect patient care in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice.

Reports to: Director - Cardiac Cath Lab

Essential Functions

Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/healthcare errors.

Ability to formulate an individualized plan of care, revise plan as indicated by the patient's response to treatment, and evaluation overall plan daily for effectiveness.

Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate to care team, provider, patient and family following chain of command as appropriate.

Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral and spiritual/psychosocial support needs.

Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.

Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient protecting patient's rights.

Licenses: Licensed by the state as a radiation operator; Registered by ARRT as a Radiologic Technologis; CI or RCIS - preferred

Certifications: BLS; ACLS - obtained within 6 months of hire

Minimum Work Experience

Minimum of one year experience in a Cardiac Cath Lab - preferred

Required Skills

Must be able to meet requirements of departmental on call policy.

Required critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

EEOC Statement:

Maria Parham is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran