Cath Lab Techologist - Cardiac Cath Lab - 1.0 FT D/C

Commonwealth Health - A commitment to caring can be found in the hearts and minds of the physicians, nurses and, many other employees who support patient care at Commonwealth Health Wilkes-Barre General Hospital and clinics. Our organization is built on great people. In turn, we provide these skilled and dedicated caregivers with career opportunities, professional development and, a work environment that creates superior job satisfaction. Opportunities stretch across our hospital, physician network and, emergency medical services in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Join a team that has been committed to caring for the local community for 150 years.

The Technologist (RCIS) assists the physician during all invasive cardiology procedures.  Provide patient care to all invasive cardiology patients, including acquisition and reduction of all pertinent information related to their procedure.  Provide didactic and clerical training to employee and CVT students.  Patient care includes care to patients in the following age groups:  adolescent (13 to 17 years), adult (18-64 years, and geriatric (over 64 years).

Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist or registry eligible (by an authorized accredited Cardiovascular Association) RCIS to be obtained within 2 years of hire.

Includes one (1) to two (2) years experience, continuing education desirable.  Numerical ability, program presentation and training, communication skills, typing and dictation, mechanically inclined, Public Relations aptitude, teach/explain/instruct, clerical accuracy.

BCLS Certification, must be completed prior to end of orientation period.  ACLS Certification.