Cardiovascular Technologist - 20K Sign on bonus If you care about the opportunity to grow, to make a difference, to build a future and a life, then we just might have the career for you. Care to talk? Bayhealth Medical Center is Central and Southern Delaware’s healthcare leader with hospitals in Dover and Milford, a s well as stand -alone Emergency Department in Smyrna and a hybrid E mergency Department and Urgent Care in Milton .
We offer various practice settings throughout Kent and Sussex Counties. Bayhealth Medical Center Kent Campus is 90 minutes from Philadelphia, Washington, DC and Baltimore . Our Sussex Campus is 30 minutes to the Delaware beaches and relaxation in the sand!
Bayhealth Medical Center offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package (for eligible positions) including: Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays Matching 401(k)/403(b) Plans Excellent Health, Dental, and Vision Disability and Life Insurance options On Site Child Care Educational Reimbursement Health Care and Dependent Care Flex Spending Accounts Plus, an array of Voluntary Benefits to include Critical Care Coverage and more!
Location: Kent Campus Hospital Status: Full Time 80 Hours per pay period
Day/ Evening SALARY RANGE: 35.31 + BOE, HOURLY 20K Sign-on Bonus, Paid in 2 installments; 2 year commitment General
Performs diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterizations, diagnostic and interventional peripheral procedures. Assists the physician in placing catheters into the coronary arteries, and peripheral arteries and veins so that X-rays, angiograms and other recordings can be taken to determine the vascular structure and function of the coronary and peripheral vessels. All Cardiac Cath Technologists must successfully complete a four-month onboarding fellowship to include clinical rotation within the Cath Lab along with weekly 1-hour didactic sessions.
These didactic sessions will complement clinical experience in a synchronous way.
1. The Technologist will assist in preparing the patient for the procedure as well as assist the RN in the set up and preparation of rooms, prior to beginning procedures, to provide for safe, efficient delivery of care. The Technologist will assure that proper documentation/consent is present in the chart prior to the procedure start time. 2.
The Technologist will demonstrate the ability to obtain hemostasis safely after a procedure. 3. The Technologist demonstrates the ability to utilize the x-ray equipment accurately and independently 4. The Technologist is responsible for radiation safety compliance during procedures 5.
The Technologist will demonstrate the ability to accurately monitor and document all procedures performed in the Cath Lab in the MacLab system. 6. The Technologist will assist Cath Lab team with procedure room turnover after every procedure following Infection Control protocol. 7. The Technologist enhances professional growth and development through participation in education, workshops, in-services, and current literature.
Maintains required certifications and completes yearly unit and hospital mandatory’s prior to performance evaluation. Seeks specialty certification (RCIS). 8. Administers Intra Coronary Medication per Bayhealth and Unit’s policies. 9.
All other duties as assigned within the scope and range of
. Required Education, Credential(s) and
Associate Degree; Radiologic Sciences; Or Associates Degree/graduate from accredited program in Cardiovascular Technology. Credential(s): Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist; Registered Technologist; Radiography Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support; Medical Radiologic Technologist, Basic Life Support -Within 90 days, if not already obtained o If graduate from a Cardiovascular Technology program: RCIS is required o If graduate from a Radiologic Technologist program: ARRT (RT) is required (within 4 months of hire, if not already obtained)
Eighteen (18) months experience of diagnostic radiology. OR Completion of accredited radiologic technology or Cardiovascular Technology program and letter of recommendation from Program Director and Clinical Site Preceptor from the graduating school. Preferred Education, Credential(s) and
Bachelor Degree in Radiologic Technology Or Bachelor's Degree/graduate from accredited program in Cardiovascular Technology. Credential(s): None
Two (2) years’ experience within the Cardiac Cath Lab, performing cardiac diagnostic, interventional, and electrophysiological procedures. Previous electrophysiology lab, or interventional lab experience. To view a full list of all open position at Bayhealth, please visit: https://apply.bayhealth.org/join/