Neuro Intervention / Cardiovascular Technologist I

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Full Time

Days

Sign on Bonus $15,000

Shift : 4 x 10-hour shifts, 7am-5 : 30pm

8 days of call per Month

Job Summary : The Cardiovascular Technologist I provides advanced procedural support to physicians, including hemodynamic and electrophysiological monitoring and radiologic support; maintains a well-stocked and clean work environment.

Minimum Education : Completion of an accredited Radiologic Technology Program or documentation of Cardiovascular Credentialing International Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) credentials.

Licensure, Registration and / or Certification : Registration from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT - R) and / or Registration from the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (RCIS - Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist). Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification required and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification required within one year of employment in job.

Work Experience : Minimum 1 year of cardiac catheterization laboratory experience, preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities : Effective interpersonal, written and oral communication skills. Ability to integrate the analysis of data to discover facts or develop knowledge, concepts or interpretations. Ability to organize and prioritize work in an effective and efficient manner. Ability to be detail oriented as required in the examination of clinical and numerical data.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities : Performs patient care appropriate to the patient population : Assists in transporting patients to and from the department; performs appropriate patient care in a sterile environment under the guidance of the physician and RN; cross-trained to perform in two of the following : hemodynamic monitoring, electrophysiological monitoring, radiological maneuvering, scrubbing cases; assists in other areas of cardiology if needed as directed by the manager. Operates radiologic and hemodynamic monitoring equipment : Performs departmental functions within EPIC; accurately inputs data; monitors and performs detailed analysis of findings; appropriately operates radiologic equipment according to physician needs; assists in image management; troubleshoots equipment problems and assists in training other cardiovascular technicians and RNs in monitoring and scrubbing techniques, as needed. Operates specialized equipment according to protocols : Assists physician in using specialized equipment during procedures (i.e. IVUS, pressure wire, Thrombectomy devices, cardiac stimulator, EPT and RF sources, etc.); attends vendor in-services to learn new equipment and is a resource to other employees and physicians on proper use; supports new technology and implements protocols. Stocking / departmental maintenance : Performs environmental scrub downs to promote an aseptic environment; assists in setting procedure rooms up each A.M. (i.e. transducers, etc.); performs any other necessary functions as deemed necessary by the CVS Manager; communicates with material coordinator / supervisor concerning supply issues. Supports unit / hospital goals through PI and educational activities : Attends mandatory in-services and meets department education standards; accurately completes any variance reports; modifies behaviors or performance to comply with care standards and meets department requirements; aides in collection of statistics and presents findings in a logical, professional manner for process improvement; attends one departmental in-service per year.

Decision Making : Independent judgment in planning sequence of operations and making minor decisions in a complex technical or professional field.

Working Relationships : Works directly with patients and / or customers. Works with internal customers via telephone or face to face interaction. Works with external customers via telephone or face to face interaction. Works with other healthcare professionals and staff. Works frequently with individuals at Director level or above.

Special Job Dimensions : None.

Supplemental Information : This document generally describes the essential functions of the job and the physical demands required to perform the job. This compilation of essential functions and physical demands is not all inclusive nor does it prohibit the assignment of additional duties.

Cath Laboratory - Yale Campus

Location :

Tulsa, Oklahoma 74136

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