Cath Lab Tech - PRN

JOB LOCATION – Wilkes-Barre General Hospital

JOB SHIFT – Per Diem

POSITION PURPOSE

The Technologist (RCIS) assists the physician during all invasive cardiology procedures. Provide patient care to all invasive cardiology patients, including acquisition and reduction of all pertinent information related to their procedure. Provide didactic and clerical training to employee and CVT students. Patient care includes care to patients in the following age groups: adolescent (13 to 17 years), adult (18-64 years, and geriatric (over 64 years)..

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist or registry eligible (by an authorized accredited Cardiovascular Association) RCIS to be obtained within 2 years of hire.

Experience/Specialized Skills/Aptitudes

Usually includes one (1) to two (2) years experience, continuing education desirable. Numerical ability, program presentation and training, communication skills, typing and dictation, mechanically inclined, Public Relations aptitude, teach/explain/instruct, clerical accuracy.

Licenses/Certificates

BCLS Certification, must be completed prior to end of orientation period. ACLS Certification.