Cathlab Technologist - Cardiac Cathlab

University Health
United States, Missouri, Kansas City
2301 Holmes Street (Show on map)
Dec 13, 2024
If you are a current University Health or University Health Physicians employee and wish to be considered, you must apply via the internal career site. Please log into myWORKDAY to search for positions and apply. Cathlab Technologist - Cardiac Cathlab 101 Truman Medical Center Job LocationUniversity Health Truman Medical Center Kansas City, Missouri Department Cardiac Cath Lab UHTMC Position Type Full time Work Schedule 7:30AM - 4:00PM Hours Per Week 40 If you want to work where the action is, University Health (UH) is the place for you. Known as "Kansas City's Essential Hospital," UH is the safety net healthcare system for Jackson County/Kansas City. We are an academic medical center, serving as the primary teaching institution for the UMKC Schools of Medicine, Nursing, Dentistry, and Pharmacy.A 547-bed, not-for-profit health system, UH delivers the highest-quality medical care for our patients, with compassion, empathy, and unparalleled dedication to service. During the 2020 pandemic, we also stepped forward as a regional leader in COVID care and testing. UH is comprised of three campuses: UH Truman Medical Center is located in the Health Sciences District of downtown Kansas City, Missouri.The Health Sciences District represents a robust academic community, leading the forefront of biomedical research and cutting edge technology. Partnered with UMKC and Children's Mercy Hospital. University Health serves as the cornerstone in educating the next generation of healthcare practitioners. As a Level 1 Trauma Center, we're a leader in Emergency Medicine and Critical Care, with world-class expertise in chronic disease management and women's services, including high-risk maternity care. The Health Sciences District is also home to the University Health 1 and 2 buildings. UH 1 is UH's beautiful specialty outpatient clinics and day-surgery center and UH 2 is the location for all of our primary care and women's care clinics. UH Lakewood Medical Center is located between Kansas City and Lee's Summit, Missouri, offering residents of Eastern Jackson County access to a modern community hospital with a continuum of outpatient services designed to meet the needs of families. UH Lakewood specializes in high-risk maternal and child care, and serves as one of the few Kansas City metro area institutions accredited by The Joint Commission in Orthopedics and Palliative Care.It also is home to a 188-bed, fully accredited long-term care center. UH Behavioral Health is the KC metro area's largest, most comprehensive provider of mental health services. The Crossroads Building, located in Kansas City's vibrant Crossroads Arts District, is its epicenter, providing a broad list of outpatient services. We also offer psychiatric inpatient care, and we deliver therapeutic services through our community outreach clinics. We are a leader in the Trauma-Informed Care Movement, and provide training, coaching and consulting to outside organizations. Job Description Prepares Cardiac Catheterization lab and assists during procedures , operates X-ray equipment or monitoring equipment. Scrubs to assist cardiologists. Tasks are periodically observed during the procedure, and the results are reviewed and reported by a Staff Cardiologist. Minimum Requirements High school graduate or equivalent. Certified CV Tech or equivalent in combination of education and experience Minimum 2 years experience in an active cardiac catherization lab or equivalent Must maintain BLS and ACLS certification for continued employment. Ability to wear lead apron (5-7 pounds) for up to three hours and have ability to walk, stand, and stoop. Thorough knowledge of cardiovascular anatomy, physiology, and hemodynamics, as well as cardiovascular equipment and supplies. Working knowledge of formulae used to calculate gradients, shunts, and cardiac outputs. Ability to recognize life-threatening arrhythmias under all monitoring situations. Ability to recognize intra-cardiac electrocardiogram and measure intervals. Good verbal and written communication skills for maintaining logs, records, and quality assurance. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds for lifting and positioning all patients safely.