Company

Kaweah HealthSee more

addressAddressVisalia, CA
type Form of workFull-Time
CategoryInformation Technology

Job description

Kaweah Health is a publicly owned, community healthcare organization that provides comprehensive health services to the greater Visalia area in central California. With more than 5,000 employees, Kaweah Health provides state-of-the-art medicine and high-quality preventive services in our acute care hospital, specialized health centers and clinics. Our eight-campus healthcare district has 613 beds and offers comprehensive health services across a broad continuum of care.
It takes a special person to work for Kaweah Health. We serve a region where the needs are great, which makes the rewards even greater. Every day, we care for people facing unique challenges and in need of healing. Throughout it all, our focus is to make a difference, and we do - in the health of our patients, our loved ones, and our community.
Benefits Eligible
Full-Time Benefit Eligible
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Department
7570 Cardiac Cath Lab
The Cath Lab Tech II is responsible for maintaining sterile technique and preparing for and assisting with cardiac Cath Lab (CCL) procedures. Performs the duties of Monitor and Scrub as specified in the CCL policy/procedure manual and is responsible for instrumentation, supplies and equipment. Provides a safe environment for the patient.
License /Certification
Required:CA Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT) BLS Fluoroscopy permit within 6 months of hire/transfer.
Experience
Preferred:Cath Lab experience including Interventional Cath Lab.
Essential
Assists the physician in various diagnostic and interventional cardiovascular procedures using fixed equipment. Selects proper technical factors and equipment programming according to procedural requirements.
Monitors patient and operates hemodynamic system for physiological data acquisition.
Maintains accurate and up to date records of procedures performed and other related materials.
Demonstrates proficiency in sterile technique and assures that all personnel and physicians comply with hospital / department policy.
Selects correct images for acquisition and sends to appropriate PACS system. Is familiar with and able to assist physicians in viewing images on PACS system.
Generates a preliminary cath report for reading physician containing basic descriptive and quantitative data in defined formats.
Assures hemostasis of puncture site by manual compression or deployment of vascular sealant device.
Continues ongoing education by attending seminars and in-service programs.
Provides protection according to prescribed radiation safety standards. Always inspects all equipment for physical, electrical and mechanical hazards and reports all hazards promptly.
Participates in quality improvement activities as assigned.
Assists in maintaining a clean and orderly work environment.
Addendum (essential for specific dept)
IF ASSIGNED TO EPDemonstrates competency in patient care for adolescent, adult and geriatric patients. Under the supervision of the Cath Lab Nurse Manager and the direction of a cardiologist, the EP Technologist performs these roles:Sets up and operates specialized equipment to include: a physiological data recording system and related computers, programmable stimulators, mapping system, various generators for ablation procedures. Assists Cardiac Electrophysiologists in the performance of EP Lab procedures by: analyzing electrocardiograph data, performs program stimulation of the heart, induces and terminates cardiac arrhythmia by overdrive pacing or DC cardio version, applies energy to catheters for purposes of arrhythmia ablation, creates 3D maps of cardiac chambers to evaluate electrical conduction of tachycardias, enters resulting procedural data into the Cardiovascular program's clinical database. Assists Cardiac Electrophysiologists and Cardiologists in the performance of invasive procedures related to intra-cardiac defibrillators and pacemakers, sets up sterile table, assists in the application of sterile drapes, hands sterile instruments and sutures to the physician during the procedure, performs after-care of surgical instruments.
IF ASSIGNED TO IT SUPPORT:Maintains and manages both Sensis and Syngo Dynamics EMR operating systems. Manages the Siemens Artis X-Ray Imaging computer equipment. Is the superuser for all CV and Cath Lab staff. Works closely with Siemens rep to allow for quicker diagnostics and repairs. Helps with training staff of all new computer equipment and upgrades. Performs database management.
Additional
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and services appropriate to the population served on the assigned unit or work area. Knowledgeable of growth and development for all patient/family cultural, linguistic, spiritual, gender, and age specific needs. Able to effectively communicate and care for patient and family as reflected in the Plan for Provision of Care.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Pay Range
$46.44 -$69.66
If you want to use your talents alongside people who face each day with courage and purpose, in an environment that empowers you to do your absolute best, this is where you belong.

Refer code: 9252865. Kaweah Health - The previous day - 2024-05-14 06:37

Kaweah Health

Visalia, CA
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