Cath Lab Technologist - MercyOne Des Moines Cath Lab - PT.5 (7am-5:30pm)

Company: Mercy Medical Center
Location: Des Moines
Posted on: November 17, 2019

Job Description:

GENERAL SUMMARY:


Assists physicians during special radiologic procedures
requiring experience and advanced training in the Cath lab. Serves as a
resource person for other personnel regarding hemodynamic monitoring and
radiation safety. --These procedures vary
in advanced diagnostic and interventional cardiovascular procedures requiring
experience and advanced training in the cardiac cath lab. Such procedures
include, but are not limited to, coronary angiograms, PTCAs, peripheral and
coronary artery stent placements, pediatric and adult heart catheterizations,
peripheral PTAs, ICD implants, PPM implants, electrophysiology studies, EP
mapping, EP ablation, valvuloplastie, structural heart procedures, and laser
procedures. --

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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

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• Assists the physician with imaging during diagnosis and treatment of
  cardiac cath lab patients of diverse ages. Ensures quality of imaging and image
  acquisition, DSA, and hemodynamic monitoring. Ensures radiation safety
  practices are used for patients and personnel.
  
• Proficient with aseptic technique and assists physician with scrubbing
  during procedure.-- Transport patients to
  and from the cath lab.-- May apply manual
  pressure to puncture site to obtain hemostasis following procedures.
  
• Assists with technical utilization of physiologic monitoring/data devices
  in the cath lab. Calibrates physiologic and monitoring devices. Prepares
  appropriate forms to document procedural data. Prepares and maintains
  physiological data after completion of each procedure.
  
• Sets up trays for procedures using sterile technique.
  
• Assists physician with scrubbing during and after procedure.
  
• Prepares skin and drapes patient for procedure using aseptic technique.
  
• Acquires supplies needed for procedures and may pass to physician or
  assistant maintaining sterile technique. Assists in maintaining inventory
  control.
  
• Administers CPR, defibrillation, Ambu, etc. as ordered by physician
  during procedure.
  
• Transports patients to and from procedure rooms. Reports status of hemostasis
  of puncture site(s) to nurse. May apply clamp or manual pressure to puncture
  site(s).
  
• Patient and family education of cath lab procedures and documents of
  patient medical record.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Position Type: Regular
  Scheduled Hours per 2 week Pay Period: 40
  Primary Location: IA > DES MOINES > MERCY MEDICAL CENTER
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  MINIMUM
  KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
  
  
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    Graduate of Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist certification program and
    completion of preceptorship; must be registered within one year of hire
    OR completion of a two-year
    training program in Radiologic technology, maintain a current Iowa permit to
    practice AND ARRT registry and have 2 years of experience
    OR an Advanced Medical Training
    Degree (Associate of Science degree or Associate's degree in Paramedic, or
    Allied Health Profession) with 2 years of experience.
    
    
  • Basic Life
    Support certified within six (6) weeks of hire.--
    Acceptable credentialing bodies and certifications include American Red
    Cross CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and American Heart Association Basic
    Life Support for Healthcare Providers.
    
  • Basic EKG monitoring class preferred.
    
  • ACLS preferred - required within 6 months in cath lab.
    
    
    Mandatory Reporter required.
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    Additional Information
    
    
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    • Requisition ID: 2019-R0241790
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
    • Schedule: Part-time
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
    • Market: Mercy Medical Center
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      

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