• Cath Lab Rad Tech

    Community Health Systems (Fort Wayne, IN)


    RELOCATION ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE

    Cath Lab Rad Tech

     

    _up to $25K SIGN ON BONUS_

     

    _Position Type: Full Time Days, Hours: 7:30a-4p_

    _Benefits:_

    + _Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)_

    + _401(k) with matching_

    + _Student Loan Repayment: Up to $10,000_

    + _Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package._

    Call and Holiday Rotation:

    + Required with a 30-minute call response time.

    About this unit:

    Lutheran Hospital is an accredited chest pain center which includes Level 1 Heart. This designation enhances the level of care for acute cardiovascular patients from outlying hospitals by transferring them directly to Lutheran Hospital's cath lab instead of the ER.

     

    + 4 Cath Lab rooms, 2 hybrid labs.

    + Utilize state-of-the-art and advanced imaging technology in LH's Cath lab!

    + Rad Techs in this area can expect to be challenged clinically. This team participates in high-level and complex procedures.

    + Join a talented team of tenured employees!

    + This team collaborates closely with interventional cardiologists and cardiovascular surgeons, as well as other groups.

    Job Summary

    The Cardiovascular Invasive Technician, Certified provides specialized support during diagnostic and therapeutic/interventional cardiovascular procedures. This role involves assisting physicians, operating specialized equipment, and maintaining sterile techniques to ensure patient safety and quality care. The technician ensures accurate data recording, documentation, and effective communication with the healthcare team to support optimal patient outcomes.

    Essential Functions

    + Assists physicians during cardiovascular diagnostic and interventional procedures, maintaining sterile techniques and adhering to clinical protocols.

    + Operates advanced cardiovascular equipment safely and efficiently, monitoring patient status and adapting to changing conditions as necessary.

    + Records, calculates, and verifies data during procedures for physician review, ensuring accuracy and completeness.

    + Prepares and maintains detailed procedural documentation, including treatment plans, evaluation results, and progress reports, in line with department standards.

    + Ensures a safe and efficient environment in the acute care area, responding promptly to patient needs and changes in condition.

    + Supports patient preparation, positioning, and monitoring, providing reassurance and ensuring patient comfort throughout procedures.

    + Collaborates with healthcare team members to ensure seamless workflow, equipment readiness, and effective communication during procedures.

    + Participates in quality improvement initiatives and maintains compliance with best practices, policies, and regulatory standards for cardiovascular care.

    + Performs other duties as assigned.

    + Complies with all policies and standards.

    Qualifications

    + Associate Degree Cardiovascular Technology Program required or

    + Bachelor's Degree Cardiovascular Technology Program preferred

    + 0-1 years of experience in cardiovascular or invasive procedures preferred

    Licenses and Certifications

    + RCIS - Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist from the National Board of Cardiovascular Technology required

    + BCLS - Basic Life Support within 90 days of hire required and

    + ACLS required

    State Specific Requirements

    + Active and unencumbered RCIS license in the state of practice

    Equal Employment Opportunity

    This organization does not discriminate in any way to deprive any person of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect the status of any employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, or military or uniformed services, in accordance with all applicable governmental laws and regulations. In addition, the facility complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to: hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. If you are an applicant with a mental or physical disability who needs a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, contact the director of Human Resources at the facility to which you are seeking employment; Simply go to http://www.chs.net/serving-communities/locations/ to obtain the main telephone number of the facility and ask for Human Resources.