PRN Cathlab Technologist - Cardiac Cathlab

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PRN Cathlab Technologist - Cardiac Cathlab
101 Truman Medical Center
Job Location
University Health 1 (UH1)
Kansas City, Missouri
Department
Cardiac Cath Lab UHTMC
Position Type
Part time
Work Schedule
varied
Hours Per Week
4
Job Description
Prepares Cardiac Catheterization lab and assists during procedures , operates X-ray equipment or monitoring equipment. Scrubs to assist cardiologists. Tasks are periodically observed during the procedure, and the results are reviewed and reported by a Staff Cardiologist.
Minimum Requirements
• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Certified CV Tech or equivalent in combination of education and experience
• Two years experience in an active cardiac catherization lab or equivalent
• Must maintain BLS and ACLS certification for continued employment.
• Ability to wear lead apron (5-7 pounds) for up to three hours and have ability to walk, stand, and stoop.
• Thorough knowledge of cardiovascular anatomy, physiology, and hemodynamics, as well as cardiovascular equipment and supplies.
• Working knowledge of formulae used to calculate gradients, shunts, and cardiac outputs.
• Ability to recognize life-threatening arrhythmias under all monitoring situations.
• Ability to recognize intra-cardiac electrocardiogram and measure intervals.
• Good verbal and written communication skills for maintaining logs, records, and quality assurance.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds for lifting and positioning all patients safely.

Preferred Qualifications
• Registered ARRT