Cardiovascular Technologist

Job Description

Tenet Desert is seeking a Cardiovascular Technologist for a job in Indio, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty : Cardiovascular Technologist
• Discipline : Allied Health Professional
• Duration : Ongoing
• 40 hours per week
• Shift : 8 hours
• Employment Type : Staff

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Up to $20,000 Sign-On bonus based on experience

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JFK Memorial Hospital has provided medical care to residents in the Coachella Valley since 1966. A group of physicians, including Dr. Reynaldo Carreon, founded the hospital and today one of JFK’s cross streets is named in his honor.

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Originally called Indio Community Hospital, JFK has grown to a 145-bed acute-care hospital that is part of Tenet Healthcare California. It offers a variety of services, including :

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POSITION DESCRIPTION :

The cardiovascular technologist (CVT) works as a member of the Cardiovascular Cath Lab (CCL) team of medical professionals. Under direction of the CCL Director, the CVT is responsible for assisting physicians during diagnostic Et interventional procedures by performing Scrub, Circulator, or Monitor functions. The technologist is responsible for the operation Et maintenance of equipment and supplies in the CCL. The technologist must possess the

knowledge Et skills level of basic and complex invasive procedures which may include PTCA, stents, IABP placement and operation, thrombolysis procedures, coils, and peripheral interventions. The CVT is responsible for patient safety in the CCL and must be able to recognize cardiac arrhythmias and respond according to emergency protocols, operate external cardiac pacemaker and defibrillator. The technologist must be willing and able to rotate through the following roles :

1.    Scrub

Performs surgical prep and draping of the patient, assists the physician with equipment operation Et device

preparation. Equipment includes needles, wires, catheters, and medications.

2.    Circulator

Moves about the lab during the procedure providing equipment to the scrub tech. as needed. Attends to the needs of the patient as well as ensuring proper use of patient monitoring equipment. Assists in adhering to aseptic sterile technique.

3.    Monitor

Monitors vital signs during the procedure. Documents the procedure and creates a medical record. Records intra-

cardiac / arterial pressures and waveforms. Is responsible for interdepartmental communications.

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Shift : Days

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Hours :

Tenet Desert Job ID #2503027581. Posted job title : CV Tech Lab Cardiology Full Time Days

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