Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory Technologist at SSM Health, Madison, WI

Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory Technologist at SSM Health in Madison, WI. Est. up to $60k. Apply with swipeandhired.

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WI-SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Madison

Worker Type:

PRN

Job Highlights:
Join a team where your work matters - every moment, every patient, every community. At SSM Health, you'll be empowered to grow, supported to thrive, and inspired to make a lasting impact.

If you enjoy variety and a fast-paced environment, our busy Cath Lab offers the opportunity to work alongside a skilled team on a broad range of cardiovascular procedures, with significant exposure to structural heart cases. Previous Cath Lab experience is valued, but motivated Radiologic Technologists who understand the demands of the specialty and are eager to learn are encouraged to apply.

Department: Cardiac Cath Lab
Schedule: PRN / Day shift - Clinic is open Monday-Friday 7:30am-5pm and also emergencies after hours

Apply today. SSM Health - We bring out the incredible in you, everyday.

Job Summary:
Assists with procedures to analyze, diagnose and treat the cardiovascular system.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepares patients for procedures. Reviews medical history, positions patients and cleans/shaves/numbs testing sites as appropriate.

• Recognizes, describes and reports test results; recognizes recording errors and artifacts and reacts appropriately.

• Monitors patient prior to, during and after procedures and promptly reports any abnormal findings in patient's condition.

• Prepares and maintains equipment, supplies and lab area.

• Ensures equipment is properly functioning. Reports potential problems or equipment malfunction to appropriate personnel. Lock/tag out equipment if appropriate.

• Assists in maintaining a clean, and orderly department.

• May perform point of care testing according to policies and procedures.

• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

• Associate's degree in healthcare field or equivalent education and experience

EXPERIENCE

• No experience required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Constant standing and walking.

• Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more).

• Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication.

• Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.

• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.

• Frequent lifting/moving of patients.

• Frequent reaching, gripping and keyboard use/data entry.

• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.

• Occasional use of vision to identify and distinguish colors.

• Occasional bending, stooping, squatting, twisting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.

• Rare kneeling and sitting.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

State of Work Location: Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin

• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)

• And

• Advanced Life Support (ALS) - American Heart Association (AHA)

Work Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type:

Employee

Department:

3001000007 Cardiac Cath Lab

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
0

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