Cardiac Cath​/Cath Lab Technologist

Overview

The George Washington University Hospital (GW Hospital) is a leader in providing the highest level of quality and compassionate healthcare for the D.C. Region. GW Hospital is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a Best Regional Hospital for , ranking 5th in the region. It achieved "High Performing" status in Neurology and Neuroscience and received such designations for COPD, Diabetes, Heart Attack, Heart Failure, Kidney Failure, Leukemia, Lymphoma and Myeloma, Lung Cancer Surgery, Pneumonia, Prostate Cancer Surgery and Stroke.

GW Hospital received the American College of Cardiology’s National Cardiovascular Data Registry (NCDR) Chest Pain – MI Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award for 2023, and is the only hospital in Washington, D.C. recognized for this service line. GW Hospital is designated as a Level I Trauma Center and Comprehensive Stroke Center. The mission is to provide the highest quality of healthcare, advanced medical technology, and world class service to patients in an academic medical center dedicated to education and research.

Fulfills the needs of patients, families, and community by performing a variety of patient care functions and tasks in accordance with licensure, certification, training, and regulatory requirements. Responds effectively to new and changing work assignments.

• Delivers care to the patient in a competent, capable, caring, and efficient manner.
• Assesses, observes, reports signs and symptoms indicative of changes in the patient’s general condition.
• Demonstrates ability to prioritize and adjust plan of care as priorities change and as delegated.
• Assesses, observes, and reports pertinent and significant patient responses to treatments and/or procedures.

• Provides patient and/or family members with explanation of condition as necessary and written information when possible.
• Recognizes and utilizes opportunities for health teaching of patients and relatives.
• Documents patient teaching and patient understanding of the same.
• Participates, as requested, in on-unit clinical orientation of supplemental and/or new staff related to patient care management.

• Is competent to perform multiple tasks required to complete procedures in the Cardiac Cath lab.
• Operates the Physiological Monitor, Philips Radiography Equipment, Intravascular Ultrasound, Cardiac Defibrillator, Aortic Balloon Pump and other equipment used in the day-to-day operation of the Cath lab.
• Recognizes cardiac dysrhythmia and informs physicians and nurses.
• Performs scrub role for diagnostic, intervention, and peripheral procedures.
• Performs a variety of clinical interventions as specified in the department’s competency/skills checklist.

• 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:

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 $15.8 billion in 2024. UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.

Headquarters in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 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, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

• Degree in related field (BA, BS, BSN, AA) or years of equivalent experience
• Two or more years of Cath Lab and/or…