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Cath Lab Medic Technician
Position Summary
Cath lab Medic Technician, performs under the direction of the Director of the Cath Lab or designee, and is responsible for providing quality patient care which utilizes knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span, is appropriate to the age of the patients served, is family-centered and based on the philosophy of Bon Secours Health System.
Essential Job Functions
- Cath Lab Medic Technician collaborates with physicians and nursing staff during patient care.
- Performs Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) patient care to include airway insertion, defibrillation/cardioversion, IV insertion, phlebotomy, EKG’s, and rhythm interpretation.
- Transports within the hospital to designated unit and/or remains with any patient requiring critical care monitoring during testing/procedure (i.e. CT, MRI, Vascular, Nuclear Medicine, etc).
- Maintains proficiency with interpreting invasive and noninvasive pressure waveforms to include SpO2.
- Participate in various emergency situations to include suctioning, insertion, of oral or nasal airways and maintenance of same.
- Responds to a variety of requests including running errands to other departments, ie., Blood Bank, ER, Lab, Materiel Management, Dietary, and Medical Records, etc. Greets and directs patients, physicians, and visitors in a friendly and pleasant fashion. Communicates professionally and effectively with other members of the healthcare team.
- Demonstrates attitudes and behaviors that are courteous and respectful. Utilizes appropriate and timely communication skills to carry out the following: Answers phone, responds to routine inquires, and relays other calls and messages. Able to prioritize situation/requests appropriately.
- Assists the nursing staff in restocking the bedside cabinets with supply items and warming cabinets with solutions and linens, appropriate to the assigned work area. Demonstrates ability to identify and retrieve needed equipment. Inventories and maintains an adequate level of supplies for the assigned work area and communicates order needs to management.
- Cleans and makes up stretchers. Cleans all areas per policies, using hospital approved disinfectant solutions.
Employment Qualifications
- Required Minimum Education: High School Diploma or GED
- Licensure/Certification Required: Current EMT-Paramedic or Advanced EMT, BLS, and ACLS
- Minimum Years and Type of Experience: At least 2 years of EMS experience
- Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: Proficient with patient assessment, 12 lead EKG, and defibrillation/cardioversion/Pacing.
- Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred: IV Therapy
Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
Prescription drug coverage
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance w/AD&D
Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
Paid time off
Educational Assistance
And much more
*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status
All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com
