Cardiac Catheterization Technologist (Geisinger)
Job posting number: #153206 (Ref:R-68749)
Job Description
Location:
Geisinger Community Medical Center (GCMC)Shift:
Days (United States of America)Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40Worker Type:
RegularExemption Status:
NoJob Summary:JOB IS FROM: nursingjobs.siteVIEW
Use a variety of procedures and instruments to diagnose and treat heart disease and vascular problems. Perform electrocardiograms and may set up stress tests and Holter monitoring. With experience and additional training, a technician can perform more diagnostic tasks, using sonography and other types of non-invasive procedures as well as advanced life support techniques.Job Duties:
- Perform electrocardiograms, and may set up stress tests and Holter monitoring.
- Perform more diagnostic tasks, using sonography and other types of non-invasive procedures as well as advanced life support techniques.
- Performs optimal patient care and adheres to accepted medical guidelines.
- Able to perform all procedures within scope of service and under the guidelines of the ACC and American Registered Radiologic Technologist.
- Assists in maintaining cardiac Cath lab equipment and preventative maintenance schedules.
- Helps maintain adequate inventory for Cardiac Cath Lab.
- Assists Cardiovascular Nurse in providing safe nursing care.
- Promptly reports problems relating to patients, staffing, equipment or work methods.
- Demonstrates awareness of sensitivity to patient's rights and seeks ways to reduce risk.
- Actively participates in opportunities for patient care improvement.
Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.
Position Details:
*$12,000 Sign-on Bonus for qualified candidates*
Are you looking for a very fulfilling career and work with an awesome team and save lives! Apply now!
Position Details:
- Hours: Rotating start time: 7:00 a.m., 7:30 a.m., 8:00 am.
- On Call - 1-2 days per week, and every third weekend
- Excellent opportunity to grow career in Invasive Cardiology
- Union: Yes
To learn more about Geisinger Heart Institute, please visit: https://www.geisinger.org/patient-care/institutes/heart-institute
Geisinger cares about not only its patients and members but also about you and your family. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to ensure that you and your loved ones can maintain good health, achieve financial stability, and excel both personally and professionally. We believe in creating a diverse and inclusive environment where all employees can be their authentic selves. To learn more: https://jobs.geisinger.org/diversity
Benefits of working at Geisinger:
- Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one
- Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents
- Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA)
- Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
- 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
- Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly
- Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
- MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive
- Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care. Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more.
- Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance
Education:
Graduate from Specialty Training Program- (Required)Experience:
Certification(s) and License(s):
Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification within 6 months - American Heart Association (AHA), Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body, Certified Radiology Technologist - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) within 2 years - Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)Skills:
Communication, Customer Service, Epic Knowledge, Health Information Documentation, Patient Safety, Teamwork, Vascular Access DevicesOUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.
- KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.
- EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.
- LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.
- INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.
- SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family.
We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.
We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.