17,012 Cardiac Catheterization jobs in the United States

Details

• Department: Cardiac Cath Labs
• Schedule: Full-time Days
• Hospital: Ascension Alexian Brothers
• Location: Elk Grove Village, IL 
  
• Bonus: Up to $10,000.00
• Salary: $8.65 - 53.87 per hour 

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)
Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Ways to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.

Responsibilities

Assist with procedures and provides diagnostic aid by conducting organ or body scans on patients

• Prepare and position patients and select anatomic and technical parameters accurately.
• Prepare and administer contrast media and medications within the accepted scope of practice and applicable state and federal regulations.
• Observe patient during procedure and report abnormal activity.
• Monitor protocols and recommend updates or refinements as warranted.
• Follow radiation safety procedures and guidelines.
• Able to perform all specialized imaging procedures such as angio, complex vascular, and nonvascular interventional and therapeutic procedures, along with assisting the Radiologist/PA.
• Ensure all activities comply with regulatory agency standards.

Requirements

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Radiologic Technologist credentialed from the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• One or more of the following required:
  • Cardiographic Tech credentialed from the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
  • Radiologic Technologist specializing in Radiography credentialed from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Any specialty accepted.
• Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist credentialed from the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) preferred.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Additional Preferences

Ability to work 10 hour shifts, 4 days a week.  

Ability to respond to on call within 30 minutes

Why Join Our Team

Ascension Illinois delivers compassionate, personalized care throughout Chicago and its surrounding suburbs. As one of the largest health systems in Illinois with 15 hospitals and more than 230 sites of care, you will find an environment that allows you to thrive and create a career path you love. Join a diverse team of more than 17,000 associates and more than 600 providers who are dedicated to providing compassionate, personalized care to all.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

For further information, view the  EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.

Pay Non-Discrimination Notice

Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.

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**Details**
+ **Department:** Cardiac Cath Labs
+ **Schedule:** Full-time Days
+ **Hospital:** Ascension Alexian Brothers
+ **Location:** Elk Grove Village, IL
+ **Bonus:** Up to $10,000.00
+ **Salary:** $8.65 - 53.87 per hour
**Benefits**
Paid time off (PTO)
Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Ways to give back to your community
_Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer._
**Responsibilities**
Assist with procedures and provides diagnostic aid by conducting organ or body scans on patients
+ Prepare and position patients and select anatomic and technical parameters accurately.
+ Prepare and administer contrast media and medications within the accepted scope of practice and applicable state and federal regulations.
+ Observe patient during procedure and report abnormal activity.
+ Monitor protocols and recommend updates or refinements as warranted.
+ Follow radiation safety procedures and guidelines.
+ Able to perform all specialized imaging procedures such as angio, complex vascular, and nonvascular interventional and therapeutic procedures, along with assisting the Radiologist/PA.
+ Ensure all activities comply with regulatory agency standards.
**Requirements**
Licensure / Certification / Registration:
+ BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
+ Radiologic Technologist credentialed from the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
+ One or more of the following required:
+ Cardiographic Tech credentialed from the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
+ Radiologic Technologist specializing in Radiography credentialed from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Any specialty accepted.
+ Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist credentialed from the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) preferred.
Education:
+ High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
**Additional Preferences**
Ability to work 10 hour shifts, 4 days a week.
Ability to respond to on call within 30 minutes
**Why Join Our Team**
Ascension Illinois delivers compassionate, personalized care throughout Chicago and its surrounding suburbs. As one of the largest health systems in Illinois with 15 hospitals and more than 230 sites of care, you will find an environment that allows you to thrive and create a career path you love. Join a diverse team of more than 17,000 associates and more than 600 providers who are dedicated to providing compassionate, personalized care to all.
Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.
Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.
**Equal Employment Opportunity Employer**
Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) ( poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) ( poster.
As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.
Pay Non-Discrimination Notice ( note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.
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Job Summary:
In addition to the responsibilities below, this position is also responsible for establishing best practice models; performing strategic planning and designing patient care delivery systems and practice standards in several locations; leading the investigation of patient/family/member concerns regarding patient care and services; partnering with physicians, outside healthcare providers, and other health care team members to achieve optimal and safe patient care across the continuum; managing resource needs in clinical areas to ensure appropriate assignment and utilization; evaluating the use and maintenance of equipment, supplies and medications; assuming accountability for patient and employee safety; maintaining clinical expertise, providing clinical supervision, competency and licensing necessary to fulfill job responsibilities and to direct the provision of care in the unit; delegating tasks and duties that are aligned to scope of practice; and performing clinical duties as required.
Essential Responsibilities:
+ Prepares individuals for growth opportunities and advancement; builds internal collaborative networks for self and others. Solicits and acts on performance feedback; drives collaboration to set goals and provide open feedback and coaching to foster performance improvement. Demonstrates continuous learning; oversees the recruitment, selection, and development of talent; ensures performance management guidelines and expectations to achieve business needs. Stays up to date with organizational best practices, processes, benchmarks, and industry trends; shares best practices within and across teams. Motivates and empowers teams; maintains a highly skilled and engaged workforce by aligning resource plans with business objectives. Provides guidance when difficult decisions need to be made; creates opportunities for expanded scope of decision making and impact.
+ Oversees the operation of multiple units within a department by identifying member and operational needs; ensures the management of work assignment completion; translates business strategy into actionable business requirements; ensures products and/or services meet member requirements and expectations while aligning with organizational strategies. Gains cross-functional support for business plans and priorities; assumes responsibility for decision making; sets standards, measures progress, and fosters resolution of escalated issues. Communicates goals and objectives; analyzes resources, costs, and forecasts and incorporates them into business plans; prioritizes and distributes resources. Removes obstacles that impact performance; guides performance and develops contingency plans accordingly; ensures teams accomplish business objectives.
+ Directs hospital administrative functions to support patient care by: approving timelines, considering the development of strategies with stakeholders to identify factors contributing to business value; developing and reviewing ad hoc reports and workflows, directing department response and assuming accountability for department performance targets; championing short- and long-term operational initiatives and directing program, services, and/or systems development; aligning cross-functional programs including workplace and patient safety, human resources (e.g., recruitment, selection, promoting active recruitment, performance evaluation and management), labor relations, training and development, and quality/risk management issues with KPs mission and values; directing continuous survey readiness activities including mock rounds and mitigating issues to maintain compliance and regulatory standards, and reviewing prepared audit documentation, information, and reports; and overseeing the development of budgets for assigned areas (e.g., branch office, staffing, business services departments) and ensuring overall financial performance meets expectations.
+ Manages care delivery operations and programs within a twenty-four-hours-a-day, seven-days-a-week operational environment by: partnering with physicians and other clinical leaders to align key care delivery initiatives across KP, providing oversight over all workstreams; overseeing the development and implementation of long-term plans, policies, and processes for data-gathering and analysis while ensuring guideline and regulation alignment; driving cross-functional patient management solutions with internal and external leaders; aligning resources in hospital areas to ensure appropriate assignment and utilization; directing multidisciplinary hospital team(s) and holding team(s) accountable for performance; collaborating on and overseeing the design of emergency preparedness programs; adjusting departments emergency preparedness and recovery plans as needed, ensuring managers and staff are trained and understand expectations for during and after an emergency; providing strategic direction to project teams leading initiatives and ensuring implementation, equitable distribution of resources, and delivery on objectives; and overseeing teams responsible for the delivery of nursing services and patient care within a twenty-four-hours-a-day, seven-days-a-week operational environment in alignment with cost, quality, and clinical and utilization standards.
+ Directs improvements to operations and technology processes by: driving internal and external strategic projects designed to achieve goals related to issue remediation and improved quality, service, affordability, and/or operating efficiency; defining standards for clinical teams to identify root causes of escalations, make recommendations, and implement solutions to improve the performance of operations system processes and address quality and safety issues; driving the development of strategic plans with the goal of achieving integrated services across the continuum of care in alignment with enterprise-wide goals; and consulting with senior and executive management to identify and implement relevant performance metrics to monitor the success of strategic improvement projects.
+ Ensures safe, quality, and standardized care delivery within a twenty-four-hours-a-day, seven-days-a-week operational environment by: developing and implementing strategies to support the continuous improvement of the quality and safety of clinical practices, services, and operations for patients and staff; holding managers accountable for maintaining compliance with legal and regulatory requirements (e.g., Nursing Practice Act, The Joint Commission (TJC), federal, state, and local requirements) updated by governmental and regulatory agencies; and establishing and monitoring outcome objectives including overseeing design and implementation for systems, processes, and methods to evaluate and improve patient care within assigned department and across the continuum of care.
Minimum Qualifications:
+ Minimum seven (7) years of experience in patient care delivery.
+ Bachelors degree in Nursing (BSN) AND minimum seven (7) years of experience in business operations, clinical health care, or a directly related field.
+ Minimum two (2) years of experience managing operational or project budgets.
+ Minimum two (2) years of experience in a leadership role with direct reports.
+ Registered Nurse License (California) required at hire
+ Basic Life Support required at hire
Additional Requirements:
+ Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs): Patient Safety; Nursing Principles; Emergency Preparedness; Evidence-Based Medicine Principles; Change Management; Business Process Improvement; Compliance Management; Confidentiality; Health Care Compliance; Maintain Files and Records; Financial Acumen; Employee Training; Conflict Resolution; Stakeholder Management; Legal And Regulatory Requirements; Health Care Quality Standards; Workforce Planning; Microsoft Office; Information Systems
COMPANY: KAISER
TITLE: Nurse Director, Cardiac Catheterization Lab
LOCATION: Redwood City, California
REQNUMBER:
External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.

Job Summary
Provides technical assistance to performing physician during diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterizations, structural heart procedures, and other related procedures. Responsible for direct care of patient during procedure as well as management of hemostasis post procedure. Meets the qualifications to provide care for patients in the specific age range in their assigned laboratory.
Job Duties
+ Assists the physician with adult and pediatric cardiac catheterizations including but not limited to the following procedures and techniques: myocardial biopsy, transluminal coronary angioplasty and stenting, rotational atherectomy, temporary pacemaker insertion, pericardiocentesis, Swan-Ganz catheter insertion, cardiac assist device insertion, percutaneous valvuloplasty, percutaneous valve implantation, peripheral vascular diagnostic and interventional procedures.
+ Practice of sterile technique preparing for procedure including scrubbing, applying surgical gown, gloving, draping and setup of instrument table.
+ Performs emergency therapeutic maneuvers during procedures.
+ Initiates life support techniques in the event of a cardiac and respiratory arrest including CPR, defibrillation, temporary pacemaker insertion and airway management.
+ Assists with ongoing clinical research trials pertinent to the cardiac catheterization laboratory.
+ Records, monitors, and assesses hemodynamic data collected during catheterizations.
+ Responsible for primary and secondary hemostasis during and after procedure.
+ Operates and ensures the quality control of hemodynamic recording devices, fluoroscopy and cine-angiographic x-ray equipment, oxygen consumption equipment, and blood analysis equipment.
+ Exhibits extensive knowledge of all related equipment within the catheterization laboratory.
+ Assists with the training and orientation of students, techs, cardiology fellows, and cardiac catheterization technologists new to the department.
+ Preparation of arterial lines.
+ Performs appropriate billing for services rendered or equipment used as related to cardiac catheterization.
+ Collection and analysis of arterial and venous blood samples including specimens sent to laboratory, blood gases, and saturations.
+ Participates in Joint Commission-mandated educational programs.
Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.
Position Details
+ An associate's degree in a healthcare related field will be accepted for this role in lieu of the specialty training program, but the candidate is required to have at least two years of healthcare experience in addition to their associate's degree.
+ A bachelor's degree in a health care related field will be accepted for this role in lieu of the specialty training degree, healthcare experience is preferred but not required if candidate has a healthcare related bachelor's degree.
+ Applicants who hold the ARRT certification as a Radiology Tech are required to maintain the ARRT certification.
+ PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support required within 6 months of hire (Geisinger Medical Center campus only)
Hiring Incentive: This position qualifies for a $15,000 sign-on bonus paid over two years. Certain stipulations do apply.
Benefits of working at Geisinger:
+ Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one
+ Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents
+ Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA)
+ Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
+ 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
+ Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly
+ Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
+ MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive
+ Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
+ Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care. Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more.
+ Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance
Education
Graduate from Specialty Training Program- (Required), Associate's Degree-Healthcare Related Degree (Preferred)
Experience
Certification(s) and License(s)
Certified Radiology Technologist - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT); Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) within 2 years - Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI); Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body; Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification within 6 months - American Heart Association (AHA)
OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves. EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence. LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow. INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation. SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, from senior management on down, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.
We are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.

Job Summary
Are you looking for a very fulfilling career, work with an awesome team and save lives! $15,000 Signing Bonus, if eligible. Apply now!
Job Duties
Come Join our Heart Institute Team!
Geisinger Medical Center (GMC) is the country's first hospital to receive The Joint Commission/American Heart Association (AHA) Comprehensive Heart Attack Center Certification.
GMC has set the national standard for care coordination among hospital leadership, interventional cardiology, cardiac surgery, heart failure, advanced practice, nursing, life support, emergency medicine, emergency medical services (EMS), care management, pharmacy and cardiac rehab teams.
+ Provides technical assistance to performing physician during diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterizations, structural heart procedures, and other related procedures. Responsible for direct care of patient during procedure as well as management of hemostasis post procedure. Meets the qualifications to provide care for patients in the specific age range in their assigned laboratory.
+ Assists the physician with adult and pediatric (location specific) cardiac catheterizations including but not limited to the following procedures and techniques: transluminal coronary angioplasty and stenting, rotational atherectomy, temporary pacemaker insertion, pericardiocentesis, myocardial biopsy, Swan-Ganz catheter insertion, mechanical circulatory support (i.e. ECMO, Impella, Protek Duo), percutaneous valvuloplasty, percutaneous valve implantation/repair, peripheral vascular diagnostic and interventional procedures.
Practice of sterile technique preparing for procedure including scrubbing, applying surgical gown, gloving, draping and setup of instrument table. Responsible for direct care of patient during procedure as well as management of hemostasis during and post procedure. Meets the qualifications to provide care for patients in the specific age range in their assigned laboratory.
+ Ensures correct order is obtained, patient is properly identified and prepared for exam, and that clinical history is corroborated and appropriately documented while respecting confidentiality.
+ Utilizes appropriate imaging protocol and optimizes technical factors while maximizing patient safety, optimizing patient care, and applying principles of ALARA (As Low as Reasonably Achievable).
+ Preparing and/or administering, as applicable, medications through new or existing vascular access site as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
+ Evaluates images for proper positioning and acceptable technical quality and verifies archival storage and/or transfer of data, post processing of data if applicable.
+ Educating and monitoring students and other health care providers.
+ Assisting licensed practitioner with fluoroscopic and specialized interventional cardiology procedures.
+ Practice of sterile technique preparing for procedure including scrubbing, applying surgical gown, gloving, draping and setup of instrument table.
+ Records, monitors, and assesses hemodynamic data collected during procedures.
+ Maintaining intra-arterial access as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
+ Panning the procedure table during image production.
+ Performing manual hemostasis during and after procedure
+ Operates and ensures the quality control of hemodynamic recording devices, cardiac stimulator, oxygen consumption equipment, and blood analysis equipment.
+ Maintaining and removing peripherally inserted central catheters as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
+ Initiates ACLS protocols as required for cardiac roles.
+ Participates, as necessary, with ongoing clinical research trials pertinent to the electrophysiology laboratory.
Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.
+ An associate's degree in a healthcare related field will be accepted for this role in lieu of the specialty training program, but the candidate is required to have at least two years of healthcare experience in addition to their associate's degree.
+ A bachelor's degree in a health care related field will be accepted for this role in lieu of the specialty training degree, healthcare experience is preferred but not required if candidate has a healthcare related bachelor's degree.
+ Applicants who hold the ARRT certification as a Radiology Tech are required to maintain the ARRT certification.
+ PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support required within 6 months of hire (Geisinger Medical Center campus only)
Position Details
* $5,000 Sign-on Bonus for qualified candidates
Position Details:
+ Shifts: Monday - Friday 7 or 7:30am start times.
+ On Call: 1-2 nights per week and every fourth weekend
+ Excellent opportunity to grow career in Invasive Cardiology
To learn more about Geisinger Heart Institute, please visit: of working at Geisinger:
+ Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one
+ Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents
+ Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA)
+ Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
+ 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
+ Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly
+ Up to $5 000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
+ MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive
+ Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
+ Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care. Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more.
+ Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance
Education
Associate's Degree- (Required)
Experience
Certification(s) and License(s)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification within 6 months - American Heart Association (AHA); Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body; American Board of Opticianry Certification within 1 year - American Board of Opticianry
OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves. EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence. LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow. INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation. SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, from senior management on down, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.
We are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.

Job Description

Job Description

Matrix Providers is hiring a Cardiac Catheterization Technician to join our team of talented professionals who provide health care services to our Military Service Members and their families in at Travis Air force Base, California.

• Employment Status: Full Time, 40 hours per week
• Schedule: The hours of performance and the facility are Monday through Friday 8-hour days or 4x 10-hour days, specific start/end dates may be adjusted to meet work center needs within the hours of .
  On-Call: Includes holidays. On occasion where ending on a Monday holiday, On-Call hour will end at 1600 on that Monday. Call begins on Monday at 1630 and ends the following Monday at 0700. On-Call hours are specific to those times after regular 33 duty hours. Additional 24-hour holiday coverage as needed per holiday schedule rotation.
  Call-Back: Irregular or occasional work performed by HCW on a day when no work is scheduled or at a time which requires the HCW to return to the MTF work site from an off duty status. HCWs must report to the MTF work site within 30 minutes of call-back request. Cardiac Catheterization Lab (CCL) call team will consist of at least one identified peripheral technician who can help facilitate urgent/emergent cases either in Cardiovascular
  Operating Room (CVOR) or the CCL.
• Benefits: Competitive financial package with a comprehensive insurance package including health, dental, vision, and life coverage.
  • Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Paid Holidays (Outlined in Handbook)
  • 401(k) Plan

The Cardiac Catheterization Technician must have and meet the following:

• Degree/Education: Certificate. Graduate from a cardiovascular technologist program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)through the Joint Review Committee in Cardiovascular Technology (JRC-CVT) OR Prior graduate from the Air Force Cardiopulmonary program with an active Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) California State license or National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) Certification with the Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) credential. Graduate from a cardiovascular technologist program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) through the Joint Review Committee in Cardiovascular Technology (JRC-CVT).
• Registration: Registered as a Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) as determined by the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI).
• Experience: One year of experience as a Cardiovascular Technologist after graduation The technician must have a minimum of two years professional Cardiac Catheterization experience. The technician must have worked full-time or part-time (greater than 20hrs/week) as a professional Cardiac Catheterization technician for at least 12 months in the last 24 months in the Monitor and Scrub role
• Certification: Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers, American Heart Association, or American Red Cross Healthcare Provider Course. Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS).
• Licensure/Registration: Registered as a Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist
(RCIS) as determined by the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI
OR American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT).

Cardiac Catheterization Technician Core Job Duties:

• Perform duties within the scope of practice determined by didactic, laboratory, and clinical technological education and registration.
• Review and/or record pertinent patient history and supporting clinical data.
• Perform appropriate clinical procedures and obtain a record of anatomical, pathological, and/or physiological data for interpretation by a physician.
• Exercise discretion and judgment in the performance of cardiovascular diagnostic and therapeutic services.
• Participate in interventional cardiovascular catheterization and/or cardiac electrophysiology procedures, including balloon angioplasty, stent insertion, radiofrequency ablation, and pacemaker and/or implantable defibrillator insertion.
• Perform a full range of diagnostic ultrasound examinations.
• Operate equipment identified in the TO. Perform daily warm up and assigned quality control checks of the equipment.
• Receive patients and explain procedures, providing humane and appropriate care and communication to alleviate fear of examination. Correctly position the patient for the examination and make adjustments necessary for the required examination.
• Input key test data and patient information into computer of equipment to maintain record of test results.
• Identify abnormalities during testing and determine the need for additional scans of affected area.
• Recognize anatomic variants and determine which other area(s) of the body should be scanned.
• Maintain and clean equipment on a regular basis in accordance with MTF policy. Stock and maintain an adequate level of supplies required for diagnostic procedures. Recommend necessary repairs when diagnostic quality is degraded.
• Provide assistance in other cardiopulmonary service areas at the discretion of the Cardiology Element Chief.
• Chain of Command: as a component of the CCL/CVOR team, the administrative institutional support for this position will be through the technical director of the
CCL

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**Job Description**
Location: Oak Park, Illinois
Business Unit: Rush Oak Park
Hospital: Rush Oak Park Hospital
Department: Cardiac Catheterization Lab
**Work Type:** Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0)
**Shift:** Shift 1
**Work Schedule:** 8 Hr (7:00:00 AM - 3:30:00 PM)
Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page ( Range:** $40.05 - $61.28 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush's anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.
**Summary:**
The RN 2 is a competent nurse who has mastered technical skills. The RN 2 identifies patterns of patient responses and can use past experiences to implement solutions for current situations. The RN 2 continues to consult with other members of the heal care team when the need for assistance is identified. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.
**Other information:**
**Required Job Qualifications:**
1.Minimum of 9 months of experience in nursing
2.Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) or Associate's degree in nursing (ADN) .
3.Within 1 year from the date of hire, employee must be enrolled in a BSN program.
4.RNs hired prior to 10/22/2020 are grandfathered in with an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or diploma in nursing, with no further need to obtain a Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BAN or BSN).
5.Chief Nursing Officer must provide approval for any RNs with ADN degree hired after 10/22/2020, based upon unit need. ADN RNs hired after 10/22/2020 must show continued enrolment towards a BSN degree with a signature of contract stipulating a BSN degree must be completed within 3 years of hire. ADN RNS are not eligible for leveling to RN3.
6. Prior to leveling to RN2, RN must show consistent proficient performance at RN1 position or equivalent experience.
7. Current state of Illinois Registered Nursing License
8. CPR
9. ACLS for ICU, Telemetry, Med/Surg (6west), Endoscopy, PACU, IR, and ED required within 3 months of hire
10. PALS PACU and ED required within 3 months of hire
11. Proficiency in charge and preceptor roles.
**Preferred Job Qualifications:**
**Physical Demands:**
- Work requires the ability to walk throughout the medical center and to be standing and walking most of the designated shift.
- Work requires lifting and carrying objects 35-40 lbs. and supporting and positioning patients, some of whom may exceed 300 lbs.
- The ability to check documents for errors, use of a keyboard to enter or retrieve data, and closely examine specimens, images or reports is required.
- Work conditions include performing procedures where carelessness could result in injury or illness and/or contact with potentially infectious materials and/or strong chemical agents.
- Ability to care for patients in the following age categories:
o Toddlers (1-3 years) depending on cluster
o Pre-Schoolers (3-5 years) depending on cluster
o School Age (5-12 years) depending on cluster
o Adolescents (12-18 years)
o Young Adults (19-45 years)
- o Middle Adults (45-60 years)
- o Older Adults (greater than 60)
- - Able to operate computers, printers, copiers, fax, and medical equipment specific to department.
**Disclaimer:**
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.
**Responsibilities:**
Evidence Based Practice
- Utilizes system wide resources to support decision making and action.
- Recognizes patterns/groupings of problems in a specific patient population that require investigation and initiates actions to address.
- Communicates current evidence-based information with peers.
Relationships and Caring
- Establishes a caring, therapeutic relationship with patients and families through effective communication, acknowledgement of patient/family perceptions of health and illness and mutual goal setting for optimal outcomes.
- Collaborates consistently and effectively with other disciplines and services to meet the needs of patients and families.
Critical Thinking
- Utilizes competent assessment skills to holistically evaluate the physical and psychosocial needs of patient/families.
- Demonstrates the ability to prioritize care for complex patients based on knowledge acquired from previous clinical experiences.
- Recognizes changes in patient status and consistently responds effectively.
Technical Expertise
- Demonstrates consistent safe and effective use of medical devices in the delivery of patient care.
- Demonstrates accountability for implementing policies related to safe and effective administration of medications.
- Assesses patient safety needs consistently and implements appropriate strategies (fall precautions, infection control, and suicide risk patient identification) to minimize risk.
- Individualizes teaching plans based on a thorough assessment to meet the learning needs of patients and families.
Leadership
- Demonstrates the ability to provide education to staff and students on the unit.
- Demonstrates beginning leadership skills related to patient care.
- Delegates effectively and consistently to optimize patient outcomes.
- Demonstrates accountability for own professional practice, including progress toward achievement of annual goals.
Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
**Position** Registered Nurse 2 Cardiac Catheterization Lab
**Location** US:IL:Oak Park
**Req ID** 21602

Job Summary:

Assures cardiac catheterization laboratory equipment and room are functional. Assists in direct patient care during pre and post procedures. Assumes role of scrub tech and cardiac monitor tech during interventional and diagnostic procedures. Performs imaging and other radiology functions. Assists in inventory and materials management to assure adequate availability of consumables for lab and its related care. Assists in orientation of new cardiac catheterization personnel. Recommends changes in non-clinical activities and department activities to improve quality of patient care and balance workflow. Identifies issues and recommends solutions.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Prepares cardiac catheterization laboratory equipment and procedure room using aseptic technique.
• Assists in direct patient care during pre and post procedures.
• Assures necessary safety measures with attention to radiation protection.
• Assists in post catheterization management of sheath and insertion site according to scope of practice and per practitioner order.
• Performs roles of scrub tech and cardiac monitor tech in diagnostic and interventional procedures. Assures complete documentation in electronic procedure record when performing cardiac monitor tech role.
• Maintains required level of cardiac support according to scope of practice.
• Assists in inventory control and materials management.
• Ensures proper function and quality of imaging and radiographic equipment in collaboration with biomedical engineering, respective industry partners, and system administrator for physiological and archival system.
• Participates in quality assurance and quality improvement activities. Recommends changes in non-clinical and department activities to improve quality of patient care and balance workflow. Identifies issues and recommends solutions.
• Orients and trains cardiac catheterization technologist personnel in diagnostic and interventional procedures performed within cardiac catheterization laboratory.
• Attends Radiation Safety meetings and represents the department.

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

• Minimum two (2) years of current cardiac special procedures and interventional cardiac catheterization lab experience.

Education

• Associates degree in radiologic technology; or two (2) years of direct related experience.

License, Certification, Registration

• Radiographer License (Hawaii)

• Basic Life Support from American Heart Association

• Radiologic Technologist Certification

Additional Requirements:

• Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in adaptability, oral communication, problem solving, results orientation, teamwork and written communication.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) with the Cardiovascular Credentialing International.
• Certified Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) by the American Heart Association.

Job Summary:

Assures cardiac catheterization laboratory equipment and room are functional. Assists in direct patient care during pre and post procedures. Assumes role of scrub tech and cardiac monitor tech during interventional and diagnostic procedures. Performs imaging and other radiology functions. Assists in inventory and materials management to assure adequate availability of consumables for lab and its related care. Assists in orientation of new cardiac catheterization personnel. Recommends changes in non-clinical activities and department activities to improve quality of patient care and balance workflow. Identifies issues and recommends solutions.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Prepares cardiac catheterization laboratory equipment and procedure room using aseptic technique.
• Assists in direct patient care during pre and post procedures.
• Assures necessary safety measures with attention to radiation protection.
• Assists in post catheterization management of sheath and insertion site according to scope of practice and per practitioner order.
• Performs roles of scrub tech and cardiac monitor tech in diagnostic and interventional procedures. Assures complete documentation in electronic procedure record when performing cardiac monitor tech role.
• Maintains required level of cardiac support according to scope of practice.
• Assists in inventory control and materials management.
• Ensures proper function and quality of imaging and radiographic equipment in collaboration with biomedical engineering, respective industry partners, and system administrator for physiological and archival system.
• Participates in quality assurance and quality improvement activities. Recommends changes in non-clinical and department activities to improve quality of patient care and balance workflow. Identifies issues and recommends solutions.
• Orients and trains cardiac catheterization technologist personnel in diagnostic and interventional procedures performed within cardiac catheterization laboratory.
• Attends Radiation Safety meetings and represents the department.

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

• Minimum two (2) years of current cardiac special procedures and interventional cardiac catheterization lab experience.

Education

• Associates degree in radiologic technology; or two (2) years of direct related experience.

License, Certification, Registration

• Radiographer License (Hawaii)

• Basic Life Support from American Heart Association

• Radiologic Technologist Certification

Additional Requirements:

• Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in adaptability, oral communication, problem solving, results orientation, teamwork and written communication.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) with the Cardiovascular Credentialing International.
• Certified Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) by the American Heart Association.