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Benefits in the Cardiac Catheterization Lab
In the University Hospital’s cardiac catheterization lab, you can gradually take on more challenging responsibilities. With highly specialized procedures in interventional cardiology and electrophysiology, we offer you a variety of tasks in six state-of-the-art cardiac catheterization labs and many other benefits.
Room to Grow
You can expect to work across the entire spectrum of interventional cardiology, including TAVI and heart valve procedures. This will allow you to further develop your professional skills.
Top Salary
Starting at 3,000 to 4,350 euros, depending on your professional background and experience. Additional earnings through on-call allowances, substitute bonuses, and annual bonuses.
30 days of vacation
30 days of vacation, plus additional days off or financial compensation in accordance with our collective bargaining agreement on work-life balance.
Free Continuing Education Courses
We offer you free continuing education programs, such as training to become a cardiology specialist assistant. If you complete the program, you'll receive a bonus.
Family-Friendly Work Environment
Your work hours are Monday through Friday; we offer part-time options, and we'll do our best to accommodate your schedule preferences.
Easy Start
Don't have any work experience in the cardiac catheterization lab? No problem. We'll provide you with thorough training and assign you a mentor.
Modern Work Environment
Our cardiac catheterization labs are equipped with state-of-the-art technology. This technology, for example, reduces your radiation exposure by 30% while you work.
More balance, more relief
The "Entlastung" collective bargaining agreement ensures significantly more pleasant working conditions in the care sector through financial compensation or additional days off during peak workload periods, as well as improved staffing ratios. Learn more about our workload reduction models and how we’re implementing them step by step.
About the Cardiac Catheterization Lab
Good to know
In the Department of Cardiology, you’ll find six catheterization labs where you can examine and treat patients using diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in the fields of electrophysiology and cardiology. The range of procedures extends from ablations and coronary interventions to heart valve procedures and the implantation of pacemakers and defibrillators. Operating hours are Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. In the cardiac catheterization lab, a team of approximately 40 nurses, surgical technicians, and medical assistants works in an interprofessional capacity alongside physicians.
Your Responsibilities in the Cardiac Catheterization Lab
As part of a great team
As a registered nurse (formerly known as a healthcare and nursing professional) or medical technician in the cardiac catheterization lab, you will prepare for and assist with diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterization procedures, as well as minimally invasive procedures such as TAVI and MitraClip. Your responsibilities include meticulous documentation as well as checking, adjusting, and calibrating the equipment. You organize and set up the work area to ensure optimal workflow. If resuscitation measures are necessary during a procedure, you will initiate them. In addition, you will regularly participate in on-call shifts and standby duty, which take place between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m., Monday through Friday from 7 p.m. to 8 a.m., and 24 hours on weekends from 8 a.m. to 8 a.m.
Your Profile
What You'll Bring to the Table
You have completed training as a registered nurse, healthcare nurse, or medical assistant with experience in cardiology. Experience in the cardiac catheterization lab is preferred but not required. During an intensive onboarding program, we’ll tailor the training to your current level of expertise and assign you an experienced mentor. You’ll be a great fit for our team if you’re reliable and empathetic and treat our patients professionally and with care.