Cath Lab Tech - Invasive Cardiology - FT Days

Company: UCHealth
Location: Lakewood
Posted on: April 9, 2021

Job Description:

Job Description$5000 SIGN ON BONUS FOR QUALIFIED APPLICANTS! One to two years of recent Cath Lab or IR Lab Interventional experience strongly preferred. Seeking candidates with invasive/interventional experience. This position will take call. This position is located at Memorial Central, but there is the possibility of floating to Memorial North. Due to call requirements, candidates need to live within 30 minutes for both Memorial Central, and Memorial North. Summary: Assists in imaging and interventional procedures to diagnose and treat cardiovascular and neurovascular conditions in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the organization. Work Schedule: Full Time Days Responsibilities: Prepares patients for procedures by reviewing medical history, draping and positioning the patient, preparing procedural/testing sites and administering contrast media and/or medications within scope of practice. Assists physician with performing diagnostic and therapeutic interventional procedures. Assists with imaging procedures including fluoroscopy. Analyzes results and takes appropriate action to resolve image quality issues. Monitors patient condition continually and reports/responds to changes in status as appropriate. Prepares equipment and supplies. Assists with appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters. Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment. Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or reports equipment malfunctions as necessary. Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action. Requirements: --- Credentials: Essential: * Basic Life Support * Registered Radiologic Technologist: (VI)/Registered Technologist in Vascular Interventional Radiography or (CI) Registered Technologist in Cardiac Interventional Radiography * Reg Cardiovascular Invasive Spec. * Reg Cardiac Electrophysiology Spec. * Advanced Cardiac Life Support --- Other information: Minimum Required Education: Associate's degree in health related field. Required Licensure/Certification: RCES, RCIS or ARRT(RT) with VI or CI certification upon hire. Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider. ACLS as determined at position level. ACLS within 6 mos of hire but strongly preferred upon hire. --- BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer with card in-hand before start date. BLS or CPR card must be good through sixty days of hire. All life support certification cards must be issued by either the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer. (American Red Cross for the Professional Rescuer is only good upon hire and all renewals will need to be through an American Heart Association sanctioned course.) The pay range for this position is: $29.54 - $44.31 / hour An annual bonus may be paid to eligible employees based upon organizational and individual performance. UCHealth offers their employees a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical, dental and vision coverage; retirement plans; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buy-up coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; and a full suite of voluntary benefits such as identity theft protection and pet insurance. Our employees and their family members have full access to our Employee Assistance Program, which includes up to 5 free counseling visits and work/life solutions, such as one free legal consultation. In addition, other emotional counseling support is available depending upon their need. At UCHealth, we do things differently We believe in something different: a focus on the individuality of every person. In big ways and small, we exist to improve the extraordinary lives of all those we serve. As Colorado's largest and most innovative health care system, we as a team deliver on the commitment to provide the best possible experience for our patients and their families. We foster a true human connection and give people the freedom to live extraordinary lives. A career at UCHealth is more than a job, it's a passion. Going beyond quality requires the perfect balance of talent, integrity, drive and intellectual curiosity. We are looking for individuals who recognize, like us, that the world of medicine is ever-changing and are motivated to do what is right, not what is easy. We support creativity and curiosity so that each of us can find the extraordinary qualities within ourselves. At UCHealth, we'll do everything in our power to make sure you grow and have a meaningful career. There's no limits to your potential here. Be Extraordinary. Join Us Today! UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that e

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