Job Description
If you are looking to make an impact on a meaningful scale, come join us as we embrace the Power of One!
We strive to be an employer of choice and establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where Associates can grow their career caring for others. For over a century, we’ve served the health care needs of the people of Memphis and the Mid-South.
This is PRN position. Cath Lab or Radiology Tech experience preferred.Working at MLH means carrying the mission forward of caring for our community and impacting the lives of patients in every way through compassion, a deliberate focus on service expectations and a consistent thriving for excellence.
A Brief Overview
Under direct supervision, performs work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to perform procedures on patients undergoing cardiac diagnostic, Cardiac interventional, or Electrophysiology procedures. Provides technical support in the diagnosis and treatment of heart and vascular disease.Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.
What you will do
- Under general direction, assists physician/surgeon during cardiovascular diagnostic and interventional procedures.
- Must be available for on-call if required in designated area and respond within the designated time frame for emergency procedures.
- Performs a variety of testing to assist with diagnosis and treatment.
- Documents care delivered in the patient’s medical record in accordance with policy and procedure for the department.
- Responsible for monitoring and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, quality standards, compliance activities, and policies and procedures.
- Provides support in the preparation, care, maintenance, and availability of cath lab or electrophysiology lab supplies and equipment. Troubleshoots various systems and devices.
- Performs other job functions as assigned or requested.
Education/Formal Training Requirements
- Required - Technical Degree or Diploma Respiratory Therapy
- Preferred - Technical Degree or Diploma Cardiovascular Technology
- Preferred - Technical Degree or Diploma Surgical Technology
Work Experience Requirements
- Required - Cath Lab 1-3 years
Licenses and Certifications Requirements
- Required - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support - American Heart Association
- Required - BASIC LIFE SUPPORT - American Heart Association
- Required - Registered Respiratory Therapist - Tennessee - Tennessee Board of Respiratory Care
- Preferred - Registered Respiratory Therapist - Mississippi - Mississippi State Department of Health
- Preferred - Certified Respiratory Care Therapist - Tennessee - Tennessee Board of Respiratory Care
- Preferred - Registered Respiratory Therapist - Arkansas - Arkansas State Medical Board
- Preferred - Certified Surgical First Assistant - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting
- Preferred - Tech in Surgery TS-C - National Center for Competency Testing
- Preferred - Certified Surgical Technologist - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting
- Preferred - Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist - Cardiovascular Credentialing International
- Preferred - Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist - Cardiovascular Credentialing International
- Preferred - Pediatric Advanced Life Support - American Heart Association
- Preferred - Certified Respiratory Therapist-Mississippi - Mississippi State Department of Health Professional Licensure Division
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Proficient and certified in basic and advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) or pediatric advanced life support (PALS) if working with children is preferred, OR certification must be completed within 6 months of hire.
- Sound technical knowledge of cath lab or electrophysiology lab concepts, practices, and procedures. Meets required clinical competencies according to validation methods.
- Ability to effectively relate and communicate with internal and external customers.
- Ability to organize multiple tasks and projects and maintain control of workflow.
Supervision Provided by this Position
- There are no supervisory or lead responsibilities assigned to this position.
Physical Demands
- The physical activities of this position may include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion.
- Must have good balance and coordination.
- The physical requirements of this position are: heavy work - exerting up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 50 lbs. of force frequently.
- Will be required to wear lead apron for extended periods of time.
- The Associate is required to have close visual acuity including color, depth perception, and field of vision to perform an activity, such as assessing patients, preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; or extensive reading.
- Frequent invasive and non-invasive patient contact.
- Exposure to patient body fluids as well as exposure to hazardous or poisonous materials.
- Ability to react quickly to emergency situations.
Our Associates are passionate about what they do, the service they provide and the patients they serve. We value family, team and a Power of One culture that requires commitment to the highest standards of care and unity.
Boasting one of the South's largest medical centers, Memphis blends a friendly community, a thriving and growing downtown, and a low cost of living. We see each day as a new opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the people in our community.
