Cath Lab Technologist

WellSpan HealthChambersburg, PennsylvaniaOn-siteFull-timeJunior, 1–2 yearsListed 1 day ago

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About this role

Department: Cardiac Cath Lab

Schedule

Full Time, Days (80 hours biweekly)

Hours: Monday - Friday 10 hour shifts

Rotation: On call after hours, weekends, and holidays required

Position Function: The Cath Lab Technologist, is a member of the Cardiac Cath Team in the Cardiac Cath Lab, who works with the Interventional Cardiologist, Vascular Surgeon, Interventional Radiologist, and Registered Nurse to deliver direct patient care before, during and after Diagnostic and Interventional Cardiac or Peripheral catheterizations.

Qualifications and Standards

Qualifications and Standards

Education:     Minimum Education: Graduate of a certificate or degree granting program or post-secondary educational program in a health science (includes, but not limited to, cardiovascular technology, radiologic technology, Licensed Practical Nurse, Paramedic, Biomedical Engineering).
Preferred Education:  Degree from an accredited school of Cardiovascular Technology
Note:  Other combinations of formal education, training and experience may be considered.

Experience: Experience applying customer service behaviors and communication skills required.  
Minimum Experience   1 - 2 years Cath Lab and/or interventional radiology experience preferred; Previous Cath Lab experience preferred

Pref Field Of Expertise:  Graduate of an approved Cardiovascular program; knowledge of cardiology, electrophysiology, pacemakers and related equipment; Fluent in medical terminology; Ability to use radiographic equipment and handle patients who present in a variety of conditions

Certifications/Licensure:   Eligible for certification as a Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS), or registry eligible; Registered Radiologic Technologist RT(R) or Cardiovascular Technologist (CVT) or Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS). Obtain requisite certification within two (2) year of hire. Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required within 6 months of hire.

Benefits Offered:

- Comprehensive health benefits
- Retirement savings plan
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Education assistance
- Financial education and support, including DailyPay

For additional details:  Benefits & Incentives | WellSpan Careers (joinwellspan.org)