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Cardiac Catheterization Technologist
Geisinger
| JOB DESCRIPTION: Cardiac Catheterization Technologist LOCATION: Danville DEPARTMENT: Cardiovascular Services WORK SCHEDULE: Days WORK TYPE: Full Time
JOB SUMMARY: Provides technical assistance to performing physician during diagnostic/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.
Performs duties to provide the highest level of patient care and maximize patient satisfaction.
Works under the supervision of a physician in clinical matters and the Operations Manager, Invasive Cardiac Suite for non-clinical matters.
COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS: Demonstrates good organizational skills and effective communication skills.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s degree in a related field of science or medicine preferred.
Previous cath lab experience preferred.
Graduation from an accredited Cardiovascular Technology Program and exam eligible required. RCIS (Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist) within 6 months of hire.
Knowledge of cardiovascular anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, electrophysiology, and chemistry required.
BLS required. ACLS and PALs required within 3 months of hire.
WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Work is primarily performed in a clinical environment. Must be able to wear lead x-ray protection apparel.
Must be available for on call duty. Must be able to arrive at Geisinger Medical Center within 30 minutes.
The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job.
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.
GEISINGER MEDICAL CENTER: (GMC), located Danville, Pa., the largest tertiary/quaternary care teaching hospital in the region, is licensed for 475 beds, including 89 pediatric beds in the Janet Weis Children’s Hospital. GMC, a Magnet Hospital, maintains the region’s only Level 1 Regional Resource Trauma Center with additional qualifications in pediatrics. GMC offers an array of highly specialized medical and surgical services, including neurosciences, cardiovascular services, transplantation, women’s health (in the Women’s Pavilion), oncology and orthopaedics. The Hospital for Advanced Medicine serves as an integrated center for the most critical patients. Outpatient services are available on and off campus.
ABOUT GEISINGER: Geisinger is a physician-led health system comprised of approximately 30,000 employees, including nearly 1,600 employed physicians, 13 hospital campuses, two research centers, and a 583,000-member health plan Geisinger is nationally recognized for innovative practices and quality care. Geisinger serves more than 3 million people in central, south-central and northeast Pennsylvania and also in southern New Jersey with the addition of National Malcolm Baldridge Award recipient AtlantiCare, A member of Geisinger. In 2017, the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine became the newest member of 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. For more information, visit www.geisinger.org, or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.
** Does not qualify for J-1 waiver. 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. *Domestic partner benefits not applicable at Geisinger Holy Spirit.
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