Full Time AHH Cardiac Cath Lab 4500 W 69th St Technical/Professional (Clinical) Day Shift Position Summary: The Cardiovascular Technologist Cath Lab Coordinator is a registered cardiovascular invasive specialist who is independently accountable for the effective management and coordination of interprocedural Cath Lab care. The Cardiovascular Technologist Cath Lab Coordinator will be responsible for the day-to-day operation and execution of the Cath Lab schedule. The individual will collaborate directly with the Director of the Cath Lab to provide Registered Nurse and Cardiovascular Technologist coverage as needed in the Cath Lab. This position requires this individual to be able to provide direct patient care in all Cath Lab procedures and coordinate coverage of other staff. The Cardiovascular Technologist Cath Lab Coordinator will be responsible for: supervision of the Cath Lab and OR schedules; supply management; regulation of outdates and inventory; preparation and execution of validations; planning and education of JACHO initiatives; coordination of vendor representatives; administration and training of Cath Lab systems to include current or future EMR; and other administrative duties as assigned by the Cath Lab Director. The Cardiovascular Technologist demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to age-related needs of adults and adult-geriatric patients in the Cardiac/Vascular/EP catheterization lab. This position helps to assist professional staff in providing upmost care for the Cath lab patient before, during and after the procedure. This position maintains a sterile environment, performs scrub, monitoring, and circulating duties in the Cath lab, performs routine and specialized housekeeping activities, and applies principles of asepsis, infection control, medical ethics, and ensures radiation safety utilization. This position performs in collaboration with the Physician and RN, evaluates and adjusts care to meet patient needs and goals, and assists in teaching patients and families when indicated. Provides comprehensive direct patient care and ensures a safe and comforting environment while maintaining patient confidentiality at all times. This position will also be responsible for training newly assigned personnel. Assumes, under the direction of the Laboratory, responsibility for patient specimen testing, quality control, quality improvement, and equipment maintenance. Work Environment: The Cardiovascular Technologist performs as a member of the interdisciplinary patient care team and works collaboratively with other members to assure the safe and accurate delivery of care. Education/Experience: Graduate of an accredited school (RCIS or RTR program) within 3 months of hire required, with continuing education in specialty area preferred. At least two years continuous clinical experience in the Cardiac Cath Lab/Special Procedures. A minimum of two years of recent Cath Lab Charge experience required. Licensure/Certification: RCIS registry required within 12 months of start date or RTR registry current. If RTR, VI (Vascular Interventional Radiography) or CI (Cardiac Interventional Radiography) credential required within 12 months of becoming eligible to take the exam. Must have current BLS certification or equivalent competency.