Cardiovascular Technologist 1 - Cath Lab

locationsDouglas Hospital

time typeFull time

posted onPosted 26 Days Ago

job requisition idJR-48301

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Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Job Summary :

Functions under the direction of the Cath_EP Lab manager / Director. The cardiovascular technologist III assists with providing safe, age-appropriate care to the patient by performing cardiovascular cath with PCI and / or electrophysiology procedures provided by the department according to department procedures. The technologist has the knowledge and ability to obtain a quality diagnostic study properly and safely. He / she is responsible for performing a wide variety of technical procedures requiring independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative in the utilization of the equipment for the diagnosis and / or treatment of diseases. The cardiovascular technologist III is responsible for maintaining sterile technique during procedures and assisting the Cath Lab Manager / Director in the maintenance of a safe and efficient environment dealing primarily with adults eighteen to sixty-five, and geriatric patients over the age of sixty-five. Has a minimum of 3 years of experience performing invasive cardiovascular procedures. The cardiovascular technologist III participates in the cath or EP call rotation. The ability and willingness to proficiently precept / mentor new employees as requested by manager.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions :

Clinical Skills

• Completion of cardiovascular cath w / PCI and EP competencies
• May function in monitoring, scrubbing, or circulating roles
• Able to use critical thinking skills
• Work in conjunction with interventional cardiologists, electrophysiologists, and cardiologists
• Preps and educates the patient for procedure
• Demonstrates and understands sterile technique
• Exhibits a higher level of collaboration with peers in making decisions related to cardiovascular patient care

Job Responsibilities

Quality and Patient Safety

Patient Education

Performs other duties as assigned

Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Required Minimum Education :

GED General

Bachelors Health Science-Preferred

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s) :

All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.

RCES - Reg Cardiac Electrophysi Spec or RCIS - Registered CVI Specialist or ARRT-CI - ARRT Cardiac Interventional Ra or ARRT-CV - ARRT Cardio Vascular Interven

BLS - Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor

ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or ACLS-I - ACLS - Instructor

Additional License(s) and Certification(s) :

Required Minimum Experience :

Minimum 3 years in cardiovascular cath / electrophysiology lab Required

Required Minimum Skills :

Competency in all aspects of cardiovascular cath with PCI or electrophysiology procedures, patient positioning, exposure factors and radiation protection.

Required special / advanced procedure registry as outline above.

Extensive knowledge of electrocardiography, coronary heart disease, cardiac anatomy and physiology preferred with EKG interpretation.

Knowledge of hemodynamics, intracardiac electrograms, and electrophysiology equipment.

Ability to react quickly to emergency patient care situations

Ability to maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, patients, families and physicians.

The individual must be able to communicate and understand verbal and written English language and display a positive attitude.

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