Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist -PT-Abington Jefferson Health

Number of Positions In Requisition

1

Job Details

Part Time 24 hours weekly.

To assist in the operation and related functions of fluoroscopic and digital equipment in the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory. Circulates and monitors during Cardiac Catheterization procedures.

Job Description

Summary
To assist in the operation and related functions of fluoroscopic and digital equipment in the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory. Circulates and monitors during Cardiac Catheterization procedures.

Job Duties

• Assists in preparing the laboratory prior to and during the procedure. Includes assisting the Cardiologist and/or nurse during the procedure by circulating in the lab and providing them with catheters, instruments, or special items when needed during the procedure
• Maintains the sterility of the field and lab.
• Consistently produces high quality images while ensuring these images are properly transferred to the archive server
• Interacts with co-workers. visitors, and other staff consistent with the core values of Jefferson Health

Minimum Qualifications

• Specialized Diploma from an accredited school of cardiovascular science or
• Specialized Diploma from an accredited school of radiation technology with cardiovascular experience.
• Decisive decision making in critical situations. Exhibits critical-thinking.
• Knowledge of current medical practice as it relates to diagnostic and interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, peripheral, and structural heart procedures.
• Initiates, accepts, and adapts to change.
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support - American Heart Association
• BLS - Basic Life Support AHA - American Heart Association
• RVT - Registered Vascular Technologist - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography or
• RT - Registered Technologist Radiology - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
• RCIS - Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist - Cardiovascular Credentialing International Within 180 Days

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree from an accredited school of cardiovascular science or
• Associate’s Degree from an accredited school of radiation technology
• 2 years of experience with invasive cardiology or interventional radiology.

Additional Qualifications

Physical Demands
Lift and carry 40-50 lbs. Examples: Push/pull patients on bed, stretcher (requires 29 lbs. push force), lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of the patient's weight. Frequent to continuous standing/walking. Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift. *Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Work Shift

Workday Day (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Employee Entity

Abington Memorial Hospital

Primary Location Address

1200 Old York Road, Abington, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.    

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educa­tional and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status. 

Benefits

Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.

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