What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cardiac Cath Lab Technician position at Mercyhealth?
Overview
- PRN / Pool
- Varied shifts/hours between 7a - 7
- Mercyhealth Hospital and Trauma Center
- Located in Janesville, WI
Operates diagnostic imaging equipment to produce contrast enhanced radiographs of heart and cardiovascular system (angiograms), during cardiac catheterization, to aid Physician in diagnostic evaluation and treatment by performing the following duties.
Mercyhealth is committed to offering our partners a best place to work and continually evaluates new programs and benefits. We have been recognized locally, regionally and nationally for helping our workers achieve a work/life balance through benefit offerings and innovative programs. Our unique workplace Culture of Excellence is built upon:
- Employee engagement, empowerment and growth
- Teamwork toward our common goal – providing exceptional health care services with a passion for making lives better
- An atmosphere of caring and quality that cascades throughout the organization
Responsibilities
- Performs functions of Cardiac Catheterization Tech I.
- Assists Cardiologist during diagnostic cardiac catheterization, but has additional knowledge and skills to assist during complex coronary interventional procedures utilizing adjunctive therapies in the treatment of coronary artery disease.
- Assists in the maintenance of cath lab inventory.
- Assists with training and orientation of new staff.
- Assists with development, review and implementation of policies and procedures.
- Participates in Quality Assessment and Improvement.
- May be required to work flexible hours and overtime during peak periods.
- Participates in the on-call roster.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the Cath Lab Coordinator or Heart Program Director.
Education and Experience
Graduate of an AMA accredited Radiologic Technology program or equivalentTwo years experience as Cardiac Catheterization Tech I or equivalent
Certification/Licensure
AART registered or registry eligibleWisconsin State Radiology Technologist LicenseCardiovascular Technologist registered or registry eligibleBLS CertificationACLS Certification (preferred)
Special Physicial Demands
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Must be able to wear 15-pound lead apron.
Culture of Excellence Behavior Expectations
