Tech- Cardiac Cath/Cath Lab (PRN)

About GW Hospital The George Washington University Hospital is a 395-bed academic medical center located in the heart of Washington, DC, in partnership with the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. As a nationally recognized center of clinical excellence and innovation, we offer world-class care across a wide range of specialties. Our nurses play a vital role in shaping the patient experience, contributing to research, and driving improvements in care outcomes. Cardiac Cath Lab Overview The Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory (Cath Lab) at George Washington University Hospital is a specialized, high-acuity unit dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular disease. Our Cath Lab features advanced technology and a collaborative, multidisciplinary team focused on delivering innovative and patient-centered cardiac care. The unit handles a wide range of procedures—from routine diagnostic catheterizations to complex interventional therapies—serving a diverse patient population from across the region.

Summary The Cath Lab Technologist provides direction and guidance to others regarding practice while serving as a resource, preceptor, and mentor. Demonstrates skills in decision making and problem solving. Communicates effectively and works cooperatively with others. Uses standards and guidelines for cost-effective care delivery while incorporating data and information to continuously improve care and practice to enhance outcomes.

Provides safe patient centered care in a holistic and caring manner. Integrates knowledge, skill and experiences to meet the patient needs. Tailors and prioritizes caring practices to individual needs, including cultural/ethical/spiritual needs. Ensures efficiency in the delivery of care while determining immediate priorities and offering solutions for problems. Assists the physician with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in the cath and EP lab with the preparation of the sterile field, selection and preparation of instruments and supplies, manipulation of cardiac catheters, guidewires etc. and injection of contrast media. Calibrates, operates and troubleshoots a wide variety of equipment and instruments on a daily basis. Maintains quality assurance records as required. Selects appropriate instruments and supplies based on patient presentation during procedures. Appropriately delegates patient care activities to other healthcare team members and participates in making and revising staff assignments. Maintains and performs inventory functions for billing and ordering. May perform additional duties as assigned.

Highlights · Challenging and rewarding work environment · Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off · Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans · 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan · SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program · Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries! · More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com About Universal Health Services One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $14.3 billion in 2023. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 96,700 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington,