Tech- Cardiac Cath/Cath Lab (PRN)
UHS
Summary
The Cath Lab Technologist provides direction and guidance to others regarding practice while serving as a resource, preceptor, and mentor. Demonstrates skills in decision making and problem solving. Communicates effectively and works cooperatively with others. Uses standards and guidelines for cost-effective care delivery while incorporating data and information to continuously improve care and practice to enhance outcomes.
Job description
Position Summary
The Cath Lab Technologist provides direction and guidance to others regarding practice while serving as a resource, preceptor, and mentor. Demonstrates skills in decision making and problem solving. Communicates effectively and works cooperatively with others. Uses standards and guidelines for cost-effective care delivery while incorporating data and information to continuously improve care and practice to enhance outcomes.
Job Responsibilities
- Provides safe patient centered care in a holistic and caring manner.
- Integrates knowledge, skill and experiences to meet the patient needs.
- Tailors and prioritizes caring practices to individual needs, including cultural/ethical/spiritual needs.
- Ensures efficiency in the delivery of care while determining immediate priorities and offering solutions for problems.
- Assists the physician with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in the cath and EP lab with the preparation of the sterile field, selection and preparation of instruments and supplies, manipulation of cardiac catheters, guidewires etc. and injection of contrast media.
- Calibrates, operates and troubleshoots a wide variety of equipment and instruments on a daily basis.
- Maintains quality assurance records as required.
- Selects appropriate instruments and supplies based on patient presentation during procedures.
- Appropriately delegates patient care activities to other healthcare team members and participates in making and revising staff assignments.
- Maintains and performs inventory functions for billing and ordering.
- May perform additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Certification - Basic Life Support Upon Start
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Upon Start
- Registered in one of the following: RCIS, RTR VI, RTR CV, RTR CI.
- One year of experience in interventional Cardiac Cath Lab or Electrophysiology Lab performing Cardio Invasive Specialist duties.
- School of Cardiovascular Technology or Radiology Technology or equivalent education and experience.
- Fundamental computer skills and keyboard familiarity
- Able to speak and write English Fluently
- Demonstrated communication, organization and critical thinking skills
- Knowledge of medical terminology
Requirements
- Certification - Basic Life Support Upon Start
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Upon Start
- Registered in one of the following: RCIS, RTR VI, RTR CV, RTR CI
- One year of experience in interventional Cardiac Cath Lab or Electrophysiology Lab performing Cardio Invasive Specialist duties
- School of Cardiovascular Technology or Radiology Technology or equivalent education and experience
- Fundamental computer skills and keyboard familiarity
- Able to speak and write English Fluently
- Demonstrated communication, organization and critical thinking skills
- Knowledge of medical terminology
Benefits
- Challenging work environment
- Competitive compensation
- Generous paid time off
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Prescription drug plan
- 401(k) with company match
- Discounted stock plan
- SoFi student loan refinancing
- Career development opportunities
Company overview
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, operating as a Fortune 300 corporation headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1979, UHS has grown into a major healthcare enterprise with approximately 99,000 employees and annual revenues exceeding $14 billion. The company operates through its subsidiaries, managing 29 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, and 60 outpatient and other facilities across 39 U.S. states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. UHS provides comprehensive healthcare services including acute care, behavioral health treatment, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgical centers. The company's strategy focuses on building or acquiring high-quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets and investing in advanced medical equipment and skilled personnel to become the leading healthcare provider in each community it serves. UHS is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: UHS) and has established a strong reputation for delivering compassionate, high-quality care while maintaining financial stability and operational excellence.