Cath lab Tech (RCIS) | Cath Lab | FT

Job description

Overview
Performs diversified technical and clinical responsibilities in the cardiac catheterization laboratory.
Qualifications
Age of Patients Served: Adult (18-64 years) Geriatric (=>65 years)
Required Education: High School Diploma or GED.
Specific course work : Graduate of Cardiovascular Program, or in lieu of degree have 10+ years of experience in the Invasive Cath Lab
Preferred Education : Graduate CVT program with a RCIS certification.
Necessary Skills:
• Use of good radiographic techniques to reduce radiation exposure to patient and personnel.
• Good communication skills.
• Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology (adult).
• Be able to use hospital computer system.
• Knowledge of filing system.
• Ability to prepare procedure tray/equipment and maintain sterility
• Knowledge of body techniques and ability to use good body mechanics.
• Ability to initiate appropriate patient charge. �Proficiency in using Cath lab equipment.
• Patient advocate skills.

Required Licensure/Certifications:
• BLS from the American Heart Association
• ACLS from the American Heart Association Within 6 months of hire or transfer into the position,
• Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) (CCI)

Required Experience: Less than 1 year experience in cardiac cath labs and/or direct patient care
Age of Patients Served: Adult (18-64 years) Geriatric (=>65 years)
Required Education: High School Diploma or GED.
Specific course work : Graduate of Cardiovascular Program, or in lieu of degree have 10+ years of experience in the Invasive Cath Lab
Preferred Education : Graduate CVT program with a RCIS certification.
Necessary Skills:
• Use of good radiographic techniques to reduce radiation exposure to patient and personnel.
• Good communication skills.
• Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology (adult).
• Be able to use hospital computer system.
• Knowledge of filing system.
• Ability to prepare procedure tray/equipment and maintain sterility
• Knowledge of body techniques and ability to use good body mechanics.
• Ability to initiate appropriate patient charge. �Proficiency in using Cath lab equipment.
• Patient advocate skills.

Required Licensure/Certifications:
• BLS from the American Heart Association
• ACLS from the American Heart Association Within 6 months of hire or transfer into the position,
• Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) (CCI)

Required Experience: Less than 1 year experience in cardiac cath labs and/or direct patient care