Become part of the Beebe team - an inclusive team positioned in a vibrant, coastal community. Enjoy a fulfilling career as you support the health of our patients and a team focused on excellence.

Beebe Healthcare is seeking a skilled and dedicated Cardiac Cath Tech to join our dynamic Cardiac Catheterization team. In this critical role, you will assist Cardiologists with a variety of diagnostic and interventional procedures, including cardiac catheterizations, Swan-Ganz catheterizations, pacemaker insertions, TEE/CV, intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) support, and Percutaneous Coronary Interventions (PCI). You will also play a vital role in administering moderate sedation and ensuring patient safety and comfort throughout the procedures.

As a key member of the care team, you will operate and maintain complex equipment specific to the cardiac cath lab environment and apply your technical and clinical expertise to deliver patient-centered care. Your responsibilities will draw on your background in radiological and cardiovascular procedures.

• Demonstrate a complete working knowledge of all equipment within the department. Maintains a knowledge of sterile supplies and techniques utilized for procedures in the area of responsibility.
• Assists physician with scrub duties utilizing sterile technique to prevent cross-contamination, set-up trays and prepare and position patient.
• Assists physician in circulator role by positioning the patient to obtain digital films and by giving medications / contrast (if tech/RN certified) under MD supervision in accordance with departmental policy.
• Assists physician in the recorder/monitor role documenting the case, balancing calibration and operating physiologic recorder and calculates and reports patient information from data gathered in the cardiac cath lab.
• Reviews patient chart for appropriate information such as indicators which may indicate risk to the patient, maintains the holding area and assists in transporting patients.
• Provides radiation protection to patient, staff and self according to prescribed safety standards.
• Maintains controlled drug inventory according to prescribed controlled drug policy. Assures that the crash cart and drug box are accurately supplied and dated. Recognizes emergency situations and can initiate code procedures or administer first aid or CPR as needed.
• Prepare and administer contrast media or medications under supervision of the Cardiologist.
• Assists in maintaining inventory and ordering supplies.
• Actively participates in product evaluation to determine best and most cost effective product.
• Notifies coordinator when supplies are low.
• Maintains daily work log and participates in the follow-up on patients.
• Rotates in an on-call status.
• Actively participates in performance improvement process to include evaluating, reporting and follow-up recommendations.

• Able to communicate effectively, pleasantly, cooperatively, and discreetly with patients, physicians, team members, and the general public.
• Able to work under pressure and maintain patient confidentiality.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to relate well with people of diverse backgrounds, training, and experience.
• Demonstration of creativity, initiative, and problem-solving.
• Required - Cardiovascular Technician (CVT), not able to perform fluoroscopy
• Associates Degree preferred
• Preferred - RT (R) or RCIS. Must be licensed with the State of Delaware, Radiation License in order to use fluoroscopy 

"Essential:
* Clear Communication Skills Both Written And Verbal
* Able To Keep Confidential Information Regarding Patients, Team Members
* Able To Withstand Crisis Situations
* Has Skills To Provides Customer Service To Patients, Team Members And Visitors
* Knowledge And Experience With Electronic Health Records
"

Essential:
* ARRT-CV - Cardiovascular-Interventional Radiography
* BLS - Basic Life Saving certification
* ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
* ARRT-RT - Radiological Tech
Nonessential:
* NIH - Stroke Certification

Nonessential:
* Associates Degree

About Beebe Healthcare

Beebe Healthcare serves the Sussex County community with a medical center located in beautiful, historic Lewes, Delaware, and convenient outpatient locations throughout the county. Founded in 1916 by two physician brothers, Drs. James Beebe and Richard C. Beebe, the medical center in Lewes is a 210-licensed-bed, not-for-profit seaside community hospital. Beebe's specialized service lines include cardiac and vascular, surgical services, oncology, women's health, and orthopaedic services. Beebe offers an array of inpatient, outpatient, emergency, and diagnostic services. Beebe's five satellite campuses offer imaging, physical rehabilitation, and lab services, as well as walk-in care centers. In addition, Beebe offers Wound Healing & Hyperbaric Medicine and Diabetes Management & Medical Nutrition Therapy. With a mission to serve the community, Beebe also offers many free screenings and outreach programs through its Population Health Department; and advanced medical care for those who are recuperating at home through Beebe Home Care Services. Beebe is also training the next generation of nurses through the Margaret H. Rollins School of Nursing, located behind the Medical Cente...r in Lewes. Beebe's Medical Staff has grown tremendously since the early 1990s. Employed physicians through Beebe Medical Group and our affiliated physicians on Beebe's Medical Staff now serve patients from Milford to Millville in specialties including cardiac surgery, dermatology, endocrinology, family practice, gastroenterology, general surgery, internal medicine, pediatric neurology, and surgical oncology. Beebe is proud to offer quality care, close to home for the residents and visitors of Sussex County.

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