Cath Lab Tech
BHS
- Location
- Onsite (Lexington, Kentucky)
- Employment
- Full-time
- Level
- Entry Level
About the role
Baptist Health is seeking a Cath Lab Tech to provide healthcare services using cardiovascular, endovascular, and neurovascular imaging and interventional procedures. The role involves assisting physicians during complex cardiac procedures and managing patient care in invasive cardiac services.
Skills
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
Perks
- Sign on bonus
- Tuition reimbursement
Full job details
Summary
Job Description:
Cath Lab Tech
Full Time I First Shift
Diagnostic and Imaging I Lexington, Ky
$15,000 Sign on Bonus Available for Qualified Individuals
Baptist Health invasive cardiac services, where compassionate care meets advanced treatment and research. Our three units encompass the Cardiac Catheterization Lab, Electrophysiology Lab, and Cardiovascular Observation Unit. Our invasive Cardiac Services include cardiac catheterizations, angioplasty, percutaneous catheter interventions, cardiac MEMs, interventional neurology, interventional radiology, cardiac ablations, pacemakers/defibrillators, left atrial appendage occlusion devices, loop recorder implants, transesophageal echocardiograms, and electrical cardioversions. The cardiovascular observation unit also serves as our preoperative and postoperative area. At Baptist Health, we treat the whole person, offering hope and strength on every patient’s journey.
Description:
- Provides healthcare services using cardiovascular, endovascular, and neurovascular imaging and interventional procedures.
- Arterial/venous sheath removals and/or closure devices
- Assisting physicians during electrophysiology procedures.
- Competent in: Atrial and Ventricular Ablation procedures; LAAO Procedures and Lead Extractions.
- Assisting physicians during the implantation of permanent pacemakers / ICDs3.
- Performing digital imaging techniques.
- Aseptic technique.
- Management of complications such as but not limited to, air emboli, stroke, anaphylaxis reactions, perforations of vessels and cardiac tamponade.
- Complies with regulatory guidelines.
- Demonstrates professional judgment in performance of services and maintains demeanor complementary to medical ethics.
Qualifications:
- Associate degree.
- Certificate for Radiologic Technologist.
- Current American Registry Radiologic Technology (ARRT) Registry in Radiography RT (R) required within 90 days of hire date.
- Current Commonwealth of Kentucky Radiation License with the Kentucky Board of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required. If not already certified, must obtain BLS within 30 days of their hire date.
- ACLS certification within one year of hire.
- Obtain NIHSS certification upon completion of Neurovascular orientation.
Benefits:
- Health, Vision, Dental and Pet Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short Term and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
- Identity Theft Protection
- Tuition Reimbursement up to $6,000 annually
- Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
- 5 days of Paid Time Off available upon hire
- Bereavement Leave (includes pets)
- PTO Sell Back Program
- Compassionate Leave Sharing Program (PTO Donation)
- Employee Support Fund, for employees in need of emergency financial support
- Retirement with Company Match