Cardiovascular Technologist

Overview

4 various 10hr shifts Call required with 30min response time.

 

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.

 

Responsibilities

Fulltime Day Shift

 

Come grow with our Cath Lab at our Wellstar Paulding Magnet Designated Campus

 

 

 

4 various 10hr shifts Call required with 30min response time.

 

The Cardiovascular Technology Fulltime at Wellstar Paulding  Cath Lab functions under the direction of the Cath_EP Lab manager/Director. The Cardiovascular Technologist II assists with providing safe, age-appropriate care to the patient by performing cardiovascular cath 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. The Cardiovascular Technologist II 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 1 year of experience performing invasive cardiovascular procedures or graduate of a CVT program. The Cardiovascular Technologist II participates in the cath or EP call rotation.

 

Core Responsibilites and Essential Functions

• Clinical Skills* Completion of cardiovascular cath and/or 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
• Quality and Patient Safety * Verifies patient ID using 2 patient identifiers, i.e.. Armband, DOB, verbal identification* Verifies front of patient chart for same/similar name sticker* Verifies Written Order and Consent, seeks clarification if order or consent unclear* Uses and understands preprocedural verification/ time out form* Understands and complies with site/ side marking when indicated
• Job Responsibilities * Must be flexible with hours to meet departmental needs* Able to work scheduled and cath lab ?On-Call? hours * Knows existing lines of communication and authority* Handles communications properly * Introduces self to patient and/or guardian utilizing proper scripting ie. AIDET* Transports patients as needed* Provides privacy and comfort for patient/customers* Assists with maintenance of departmental records, Joint Commission standards, State and Federal Regulations and performance Improvement* Enters data in to cath lab log and verifies accuracy and completeness* Completes necessary paperwork * Answers departmental phone using proper scripting* Maintains stock levels and outdates* Maintain current License and BLS/ACLS certifications* Works as a team with other cath_EP lab staff to obtain the best possible outcome * Performs any other duties as needed when asks by leadership* Prepares necessary supplies and equipment for procedure* Enters appropriate charges for supplies and procedure
• Patient Education * Responsible for patient, family/support system education* Responsible for patient education as it relates to their procedure, including preparing the patient for future procedures and/or transfer to another facility* Provide post procedural home care instructions as needed

Required for All Jobs

• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

 

Qualifications

Required Minimum Education

• Associate's Degree in Health Science or Related Field Required or
• Bachelor's Degree in Health Science or Related Field Preferred and
• One year of cardiovascular cath/EP lab experience may be substituted in lieu of formal education or
• of CVT program with RCIS (Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist) and/or ARRT-CV (American Registry of Radiologic Technologist- Cardiac Interventional Radiography) Preferred

Required Minimum Experience

• Minimum 1 year functioning independently in cardiovascular cath/electrophysiology lab may be substituted in lieu of formal education

Required Minimum Skills

• Knowledge of cardiovascular cath or electrophysiology procedures, patient positioning, exposure factors and radiation protection.
• Required special/advanced procedure registry as outline above.
• 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.

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s)

• Registered CVI Specialist Preferred
• Basic Life Support Required
• BLS - Instructor Required
• BLS - Provisional Required
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Required
• ACLS - Instructor Required
• ACLS - Provisional Required

Additional Licenses and Certifications

Employment Type: FULL_TIME