Cath Lab Tech (New Outpatient Cardiology Center)

At St. Tammany Health System, delivering world-class healthcare close to home is our goal. That means we are committed to attracting and retaining the very best professionals for every position in our health system.

We believe the pristine beauty of St. Tammany Parish adds to our attractive compensation package. The health system is nestled in the heart of Covington on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain. It is a peaceful, scenic, community-oriented area with an abundance of amenities to suit every taste.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Work Shift: Monday - Friday: Times to Be Determined | No Nights, Calls, Holidays or Weekends!

Type(s): Full-Time | Part-Time | PRN

Summary of the Job:
Responsible and accountable for the direct care of the adult and geriatric patient undergoing diagnostic and interventional procedures by functioning as scrub assistant or monitor tech. This professional will work with multidisciplinary teams within the Cardiovascular Service line to promote excellence in cardiovascular care. The nature of procedures performed is diagnostic and interventional cardiac, peripheral vascular, and pacemaker implantation.

Minimum Qualifications:

6 months cath lab experience or 1 year of invasive radiology experience.

Must hold a valid Louisiana Radiologic Technologist license or be a trained Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist with Cardiovascular Credentialing International.

Current BLS certification through any International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) provided courses such as but not limited to: Ochsner Health System, American Heart Association, and American Red Cross. The ILCOR course must include a manikin check off

Must be able to work flexible shifts and take call, according to unit specific standards in order to meet the training goals.  When the resident is on-call they must report to the facility within 30 minutes of activation.

Physical Demands:     
Must possess good physical health.  Some requirements include but are not limited to standing, sitting or walking for long periods of time.  Lifting at least 99 pounds is required.  Must be able to work with a moderate level of noise.
Physical Effort required:        
Constant (67%-100%) – hearing, seeing
Frequently (34%-66%)- lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, reaching, handling/feeling, talking
Occasionally (1%-33%)- climbing (stairs, ladders, etc.), balancing, stooping, crouching, crawling

EMPLOYMENT

Each St. Tammany Health System staff member is expected to conduct himself or herself according to our mission, vision and values. Please take time to review those expectations, which can be found by clicking here, before applying for employment. If you feel you are unable to demonstrate those characteristics, we respectfully request that you do not proceed with the application process.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

St. Tammany Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. St. Tammany Health System is committed to equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability status, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.