Local Contract Level II - Cath Lab Technologist
Grand Blanc, MI
Integrated Healthcare Services
5x8 hrs

Job Title: Cardiac Cath Lab Tech II

Location: Not specified

Job Summary: The Cardiac Cath Lab Tech II is responsible for demonstrating a thorough understanding of cardiac, vascular, respiratory, and renal physiology and pathology. This role includes assisting with the orientation and training of Cath Lab staff, participating in special projects, and adhering to medical ethics principles. The candidate will monitor diagnostic cardiac catheter procedures, recognize and respond to lethal arrhythmias using ACLS standards, and identify coronary anatomy in cine angiographic projections. Additional responsibilities include calculating hemodynamic parameters, performing cardiac outputs, O2 saturations, and ACT measurements, and monitoring percutaneous interventions. The role requires knowledge of cardiac medications, clinical laboratory values, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and various cardiac procedures and devices.

Required Qualifications:

• High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
• Graduate of an accredited program in Allied Health Sciences (e.g., Cardiovascular Technology, Radiologic Technology, Respiratory Therapy, Exercise Science, or Cardiac/Vascular Sonography).
• Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS), Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES), or Radiology Technologist (ARRT) with Cardiac Interventional (CI) or Vascular Interventional (VI).
• Valid BCLS certification required.
• ACLS certification required within six (6) months of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in cardiac catheterization procedures and monitoring.
• Knowledge of thrombolytic therapy for Acute MI and intravascular ultrasound technologies.
• Ability to scrub in a sterile environment for extended periods.
• Physical ability to lift and transfer patients with team assistance.

Additional Information:

• Must meet or exceed core customer service responsibilities, standards, and behaviors as outlined in the HFHS Customer Service Policy.
• Must possess personal qualities such as self-direction, flexibility, teamwork, initiative, and respect for diversity.
• Ability to wear lead aprons weighing up to 5 lbs. for extended periods.