PRN Cathlab technologist - Cardiac Cathlab

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PRN Cathlab technologist - Cardiac Cathlab

101 Truman Medical Center

Job Location

University Health Truman Medical Center

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 (2) years experience in an active cardiac catherization lab
• Active BLS and ACLS certifications
• 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.