Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Job Summary
Summary:Responsible for assisting with direct patient care activities in a variety of Cath Lab procedures. Prepares and stocks the Cath Lab before and after procedures, gathers clean and sterile supplies, sets sterile instrument fields, maintains and monitors aseptic techniques.
Essential Functions:
-Assists the cardiologist in all surgical and diagnostic procedures.
-Attends to patient needs during cardiac lab procedures.
-Attends to patient needs during cardiac lab procedures.
-Recognizes and interprets arrhythmias and heart block abnormalities.
-Tests tissue according to what the pathologist needs.
-Describe the indications for electrophysiologic testing, permanent pacemaker.
-Operates the radiographic equipment utilizing radiation safety procedures.
-Protects healthcare organization value by keeping information confidential; cautioning others regarding potential breaches.
Qualifications
Education:
Associate's Degree required
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No
Licenses and Credentials:
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support [ACLS (AHA)] preferred
Registered Technologist [ARRT-R] preferred
Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] preferred
Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist [RCIS] preferred
Experience:
On the job training consisting of 2-3 months (dependent on past experience and knowledge) training will consist of orientation to the clinical and radiological setting formal orientation with an experienced radiologic/cardiovascular technologist to become familiar with interventional, hemodynamic and radiologic equipment as well as patient care responsibilities, all age groups 0-1 year preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of sterile technique.
- Ability to handle assignments under minimal supervision is essential.
- Technical Skills: strives to continuously build knowledge and skills, pursues training and development opportunities, shares expertise with others.
- Knowledge of lab equipment and procedures.
- strong desire and aptitude to learn.
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
- Create various excel based sample reports with data exports.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Physical RequirementsStanding Frequently (34-66%) Walking Frequently (34-66%) Sitting Occasionally (3-33%) Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device) Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs Pushing Occasionally (3-33%) Pulling Occasionally (3-33%) Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%) Balancing Frequently (34-66%) Stooping Occasionally (3-33%) Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%) Crouching Occasionally (3-33%) Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%) Reaching Frequently (34-66%) Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%) Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%) Feeling Constantly (67-100%) Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%) Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%) Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%) Talking Constantly (67-100%) Hearing Constantly (67-100%)
Remote Type
Onsite
Work Location
90 Blossom Street
Scheduled Weekly Hours
36
Employee Type
Regular
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Pay Range
$31.35 - $46.91/Hourly
Grade
5
EEO Statement:
The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.
At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.