• Cardiac Cath Tech

    UnityPoint Health (Des Moines, IA)


    + Area of Interest: Medical Imaging and Radiology - Non-Nursing

    + Sign On Bonus: $5,000

    + FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0

    + Department: Cardiac Cath Lab- Meth

    + Shift: Full Time, 10 Hour days with on call, 40 hours/week, On Call 1 to 2 nights per week and every 3rd weekend

    + Job ID: 170608

    Overview

    The Cardiovascular Technologist in conjunction with other team members, and under the direct supervision of the Interventional cardiologist, provides direct specialized care to patients in the Cardiac Cath Lab. This position operates specialized equipment for use in diagnostic tests and therapeutic interventions performed in the Cath Lab. Successful

     

    performance contributes to a holistic approach to the delivery of services, quality patient/family care, and a high level of satisfaction from patients and families.

     

    Why UnityPoint Health?

     

    At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

     

    Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.   Here are just a few:

     

    + Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program .

    + Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.

    + Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family .

     

    With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.

     

    And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

     

    Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

    Responsibilities

    • Position requires on-call. Must be able to arrive within 30 minutes of call-in when on a call shift.

    • Must own a telecom device capable of receiving call-in pages

    Qualifications

    Graduate of accredited Cardiovascular Technology program or Paramedic program.

     

    Two years of pre-hospital experience as a Paramedic (Hospital based experience is preferred), or prior Cath lab experience or training as a CVT.

     

    Be a graduate from an approved invasive Cardiovascular program and be registered or scheduled to take the registry within 1 year of hire.

     

    Current licensure in good standing to practice as a Paramedic Specialist or CVT.

     

    Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification or obtain certification within three (3) months from date of hire.

     

    Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.

     

    Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English.

     

    Multicultural sensitivity.

     

    Microsoft Office – basic computer skills.

     

    Customer/patient focused.

     

    Critical thinking skills using independent judgment in making decisions.

     

    Position requires on-call. Must be able to arrive within 30 minutes of call-in when on a call shift.

     

    Must own a telecom device capable of receiving call-in pages

     

    Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.

     

    Work may occasionally require travel to other UPH facilities. May drive a UPH vehicle, rental or own vehicle.