Cardiac Cath Technologist

Job Summary As a Cath Tech at Michigan Medicine, you will deliver exceptional care in a nationally recognized as a top ten cardiovascular center year after year. The role includes monitoring, circulating, and scrubbing on a patient population with known or suspected congenital or acquired cardiac and peripheral disease. You will join a cohesive team that allows you to work hand in hand with world-renowned physicians while performing interventional cardiac, structural heart and peripheral procedures with some of the newest and most advanced equipment. Working for Michigan Medicine will provide you with a positive work/life balance, while also allowing you with the opportunity to improve and develop your career. Join our team and become a part of a nationally recognized, multidisciplinary team of experts. Responsibilities• You will participate in research protocols, while also having a role in peer to peer teaching and/or in-servicing. Exceptional critical thinking skills You will perform technically difficult emergency care including these procedures: Emergent

PCI, LVAD & RVAD

placement, IntraAortic Balloon Pump use, and thrombectomy once proper orientation is completed. Other tools such as Optical Coherence Tomography, Intravascular Ultrasounds, Fractional Flow Reserve and atherectomy will also be utilized after additional training. Once proper orientation is completed; you will successfully perform in structural heart procedures. Required Qualifications• A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Some experience in a catheterization type of laboratory Physical Requirements This position requires moderate standing/walking, as well as lifting, positioning, pushing, and/or transferring of patients. Desired Qualifications• Experience with interventional and structural heart procedures, surgical instruments, and sterile technique. Existing ARRT with advanced certification for CV, VI Existing RCIS certification ACLS certification Understands and demonstrates the core concepts of Patient and Family Centered Care (PFCC), including: Respect and Dignity, Information Sharing, Participation, and Collaboration. In addition, it's preferred that you have 1 of the 3 following qualifications: 1. RCIS certification or must be eligible for RCIS exam as a graduate of an accredited program in Invasive Cardiovascular Technology with the RCIS exam being successfully completed within one year of hire. 2. Candidate has obtained an American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification for Radiography with at least 1-2 years of diagnostic general imaging experience and (ARRT) advanced certification for Cardiac Interventional (CI) is required within 2 years of hire. 3. Candidate is a graduate of a diploma, associate, or baccalaureate academic program in health science (includes, but not limited to: cardiovascular technology, ultrasound, radiologic technology, respiratory therapy, nursing or paramedic/EMT) with the RCIS exam being successfully completed within two years of hire. Modes of Work Positions are on site at the Frankel Cardiovascular Center, Cardiac Procedures Unit. Modes of Work Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the . Work Schedule This is a full-time, 36 hour per week position. On call is required, with a 30-minute response time. Underfill Statement This position may be underfilled at a lower classification depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate. Union Affiliation This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the United Michigan Medicine Allied Professionals (UMMAP), which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment. Background Screening Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses. Application Deadline Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended. U-M EEO Statement The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.