Job: Cath Lab Technologist/RN - Job #: 495324

Company Name: Piedmont Fayette Hospital
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: FAYETTEVILLE, GA, United States
Department: CARDIAC CATH LAB
Salary: Highly Competitive
Shift/Hours: M-F 7- 3:30pm and on call
Hours/Pay Period: 80
Degree Required: None Specified
Job ID: 7034-F2095-06533
Date Posted: Sep 28, 2009

Years Experience: unspecified
Job Category: Other Allied Health Positions

Complete Description:

Assists the physician in the performance of invasive cardiac procedures, has thorough knowledge of all Cath Lab Equipment and maintenance of same and administers direct/indirect nursing care to patients undergoing invasive cardiac procedures. Able to provide direct and indirect cardiovascular clinical care during established procedures and sedation for adolescent, adult and geriatric patients. Current license/certification in the profession in the State of Georgia. Qualifying credentials may be any of the following: Registered Nurse (RN), Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS), Registered Radiologic Cardiovascular Interventional Technologist (RT-CI), Radiologic Cardiovascular Technologist (RT-CV), Radiologic Technologist (RT-R), Respiratory Therapist (RRT), and/or National Registered Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic (NREMT-P). BCLS and ACLS certified within one year of employment. Two years of Cath Lab experience, with advanced clinical practice skills. Knowledge of current trends and techniques in the cardiovascular field, participation in continuing education programs. Knowledge of electrocardiography, coronary heart disease, cardiac anatomy and physiology preferred with EKG interpretation mandatory. Requires tact, discretion, diplomacy and ability to work effectively with others. Effective written and oral communication skills; ability to communicate appropriately, able to work under stressful conditions and frequent interruptions. Possesses sound judgment, is highly motivated, and reacts well in emergencies.

RN preferred