Job Summary
Provides technical assistance to physician during diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterizations, structural heart procedures, and other related procedures. Dedicated specifically to structural heart procedures. Responsible for direct care of patient during procedure as well as management of hemostasis post procedure. Meets the qualifications to provide care for patients in the specific age range in their assigned laboratory.
Job Duties
Come Join our Heart Institute Team!
Geisinger Medical Center (GMC) is the country’s first hospital to receive The Joint Commission/American Heart Association (AHA) Comprehensive Heart Attack Center Certification.
GMC has set the national standard for care coordination among hospital leadership, interventional cardiology, cardiac surgery, heart failure, advanced practice, nursing, life support, emergency medicine, emergency medical services (EMS), care management, pharmacy and cardiac rehab teams.
*** $12,000 Sign-on Bonus for Qualified Applicants ***
- Assists the physician with adult and pediatric cardiac catheterizations and structural heart procedures with a primary dedication to structural heart procedures.
- Practice of sterile technique preparing for procedure including scrubbing, applying surgical gown, gloving, draping and setup of instrument table.
- Independently preps valve devices and Sentinel Embolic protection devices without aid from the industry representative.
- Maintains inventory related to structural procedures.
- Renders assistance to the valve coordinator with respect to industry collaboration on device sizing, selection, and ordering.
- On non-structural days, assisting with other routine cardiac Cath lab procedures.
- Records, monitors, and assesses hemodynamic data collected during procedures.
- Responsible for primary and secondary hemostasis during and after procedure.
- Operates and ensures the quality control of hemodynamic recording devices, fluoroscopy and cine-angiographic x-ray equipment, oxygen consumption equipment, and blood analysis equipment.
- Performs emergency therapeutic maneuvers during procedures.
- Initiates life support techniques in the event of a cardiac and respiratory arrest including CPR, defibrillation, temporary pacemaker insertion and airway management.
- Assists with the training and orientation of students, trainees, techs, registered nurses, cardiology fellows, and cardiac catheterization technologists new to the department.
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
Are you looking for a very fulfilling career, work with an awesome team and save lives! Apply now!
Applicants who hold an ARRT certification as a Radiology Tech are required to maintain the ARRT certification.
*** $12,000 Sign-on Bonus for qualified candidates ***
Position Details:
- On Call is one night per week and one weekend every 4 week schedule
- Radiology tech; or Cath Lab Tech/ Cardiovascular School – required
To learn more about Geisinger Heart Institute, please visit: https://www.geisinger.org/patient-care/institutes/heart-institute
We’re proud to offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance that starts day one of employment -Medical, prescription drug, vision and dental coverage
- MyHealth Rewards wellness program to enhance personal health and reduce health plan premiums for qualified individuals
- Tuition assistance (part time and full time roles only) Up to $5000 in tuition reimbursement per year
- Generous paid time off packages that allows you to take the time you need to travel, rest, and care for and reconnect with friends and family.
- Competitive 401k plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions starting day one of employment
- Professional opportunities for growth and advancement
- Support and mentorship from a full range of dedicated and experienced leaders
- Paid parental leave and Military Leave
- Community Involvement through our Employee Resources Groups
- Employee referral incentive program
Education Graduate from Specialty Training Program- (Required), Associate’s Degree- (Preferred)
Experience Minimum of 3 years-Related work experience (Required)
Certification(s) and License(s)Certified Radiology Technologist – American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT); Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) – Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI); Basic Life Support Certification – Default Issuing Body; Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification within 6 months – American Heart Association (AHA)
Skills Computer Literacy; Interpersonal Communication; Preceptor Skills
About Geisinger
Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes ten hospital campuses, a 550,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. With nearly 24,000 employees and more than 1,700 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually. Learn more at geisinger.org or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Geisinger values who you are, where you are from, and where you are going. We seek out people of various backgrounds and cultures with unique abilities, non-traditional career paths and ambitious aspirations. We are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status. Read more about Our Commitment to Inclusive Recruiting.
Our Vision & Values
Everything we do is about making better health easier 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.
Our Benefits
We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and prescription coverage.
