Everyone who works with Mercy Health is united under one purpose: to help our patients be well in mind, body and spirit. This drive, along with our history of faith, is a powerful combination. It gives us a shared calling to work toward every day. Join our exceptional team and help us continue to provide the highest quality of health care possible to our communities.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Required Minimum Education: Vocational/Technical Degree
• Must be RCIS credentialed through Cardiovascular Credentialing International and/or RT through ARRT.
• Must have BLS / ACLS certification.
• Must have basic dysrhythmia course.
• Work requires 6 to 12 months on-the-job training in electrocardiograph interpretation, aseptic techniques, and cardiac diagnostic and interventional procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum Years and Type of Experience: Previous Cath Lab or RT experience preferred but not required.
• Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Must possess level of knowledge of heart anatomy, physiology and radiographic procedures generally acquired through two years education in an allied health science such as radiographic technology, nursing, or cardiopulmonary technology. Desirable to have registry as an invasive Cardiovascular Specialist through the Cardiovascular Credentialing International. Must have analytical abilities necessary to monitor and assess patient’s condition, and to perform calculations for diagnosis of heart defects.
  This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.
  Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:
  Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
  Prescription drug coverage
  Flexible spending accounts
  Life insurance w/AD&D
  Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
  Paid time off
  Educational Assistance

And much more

• Benefits offerings vary according to employment status

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you’d like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.co

• Extracts and documents all pertinent pre- procedural information obtained from patient and medical record.
• Prepares patients for procedures using proper positioning and surgical prep of procedural site(s).
• Maintains sterile technique while assisting physician during cardiac adult and pediatric / EP/ vascular procedures. Requires the ability to prepare instruments equipment and medications before and during Cardiac/ EP/ Vascular Assists physician in cardiac/ vascular/ EP/ pediatric procedures.
• Operates digital medical and fluoroscopic equipment during procedures.
• Continuous monitoring of patients condition through interpretation of EKG and hemodynamic waveforms.
• Requires documentation of procedural events and ensures accuracy of recorded waveforms and calculation. Finalizes procedural reports and transfers all images and hemodynamic information to the server.
• Loads automatic injector with contrast media and injects via catheter at a rate of volume selected by physician.
• Uses provided computer applications to ensure accurate charge capture on procedural and supply charges.
• Requires stocking and inventory of equipment and supply readiness utilizing hospital inventory system.
• Participate in unit performance improvement /quality management measures.