Job Description
Job Description
Position: Cath Lab Technician (RCIS considered)
Location: Hickory, NC 28601 (on-site)
Shift: Full-Time, Days
Schedule: Four (4) 10-hour shifts
Call Requirements: On call 1 night per week and every 5th weekend
About Avento Health
Avento Health is a recruiting agency partnering with a leading healthcare organization to hire a Cath Lab Technician for a full-time, on-site role in Hickory, NC. If you thrive in a fast-paced procedural environment and enjoy collaborating with a tight multidisciplinary team, this could be a strong fit.
What You’ll Do
In this role, you will provide direct and indirect patient care in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice, supporting safe, high-quality care throughout the cath lab experience.
Essential Functions
- Perform aspects of patient care in an environment that prioritizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/healthcare errors.
- Formulate individualized plans of care and revise plans as indicated by the patient’s response to treatment and overall daily evaluation.
- Monitor, record, and communicate patient condition as appropriate to the care team, provider, patient, and family following chain of command as appropriate.
- Collaborate across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral, and spiritual/psychosocial support needs.
- Evaluate learning needs of patient and/or family and provide patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.
- Advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient and protect patient rights.
Must-Haves
- Current ARRT or RCIS certification (required)
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (required)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) (required; may be obtained within 6 months of hire or transfer into the position)
Preferred
- Hospital experience in an acute or rehab setting
Education & Qualifications
- Accepting candidates with backgrounds as Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) and Cath Lab Technicians
- Associate’s degree from a Radiologic Technology program required (education requirement may be waived in exchange for equivalent years of Cath Lab Tech experience)
- Ability to work with minimal supervision and make sound decisions in a sometimes stressful environment
Interview Process
- Phone screen with an Avento Health recruiter
- On-site interview with the Hiring Manager
Benefits
Our client offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement options, and paid time off (details will be shared during the interview process).
EEO Statement
Avento Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recruit, screen, and present qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. We also expect our hiring partners to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees.
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