Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory Technologist

It's more than a career, it's a calling

Job Highlights:

Join a team where your work matters-every moment, every patient, every community.  At SSM Health, you will be empowered to grow, supported to thrive, and inspired to make a lasting impact.

• Department: Imaging Cath Lab

• Schedule:​ full time 34 hours/week

• Sign On Bonus - available for qualified applicants  

• ​Relocation assistance - available for qualified applicants.

• Requirements:  Completion of Radiology program and ARRT-R or RCIS/CCI credential as a Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist.  Cross training is available.  

Apply today!  SSM Health – We bring out the incredible in you, every day.  

Job Summary:

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepares patients for procedures. Reviews medical history, positions patients and cleans/shaves/numbs testing sites as appropriate.
• Interprets, describes and reports test results; recognizes recording errors and artifacts and reacts appropriately.
• Monitors patient prior to, during and after procedures and promptly reports any abnormal findings in patient's condition.
• Prepares and maintains equipment, supplies and lab area.
• Ensures equipment is properly functioning. Reports potential problems or equipment malfunction to appropriate personnel. Lock/tag out equipment if appropriate.
• Assists in maintaining a clean, and orderly department.
• May perform point of care testing according to policies and procedures.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

• Completion of a Cardiovascular or Radiology Technology program

EXPERIENCE

• No experience required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Constant standing and walking.
• Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more).
• Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication.
• Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
• Frequent lifting/moving of patients.
• Frequent reaching, gripping and keyboard use/data entry.
• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
• Occasional use of vision to identify and distinguish colors.
• Occasional bending, stooping, squatting, twisting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
• Rare kneeling and sitting.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS    
  
State of Work Location: Illinois  
 
Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) 
And 
Advanced Life Support (ALS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
And
    Radiologic Technologists - Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) 
    Or 
    Radiologic Technologists – Temporary Accreditation - Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) 
And 
    ARRT-R Radiography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) 
    Or 
    Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) - Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) 
 
State of Work Location: Missouri, Oklahoma
 
Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) 
And
Advanced Life Support (ALS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
And 
    ARRT-R Radiography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) 
    Or 
    Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) - Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) 
     
State of Work Location: Wisconsin 
 
    Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) 
    And 
    Advanced Life Support (ALS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
    And
    ARRT-R Radiography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) 
    And
    Radiographer, Licensed - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
Or
    Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) 
    And 
    Advanced Life Support (ALS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
    And
    Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) - Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)
     

Work Shift:

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