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Cardiovascular Technologist -Cath Lab- Fulltime Days
The Cardiovascular Technologist I will train to assist physicians during diagnostic and therapeutic invasive cardiovascular procedures, operating specialized equipment while maintaining sterile technique. Responsibilities also include functioning in monitoring, scrubbing, or circulating roles, and assisting lab management in maintaining a safe environment primarily for adult and geriatric patients.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have a minimum of one year of relevant medical setting experience, along with required certifications including BLS and ACLS (or provisional ACLS within 180 days). Required knowledge includes basic cardiovascular cath/EP procedures, EKG interpretation, hemodynamics, and the ability to react quickly in emergencies.
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Job description
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.
Work Shift Day (United States of America) Job Summary: Cath Lab Tech Fulltime as we expand our Cath Lab at Wellstar Paulding Come grow with us in a genuine culture for care /compassion/empathy Magnet Designated /Baldrige/Leapfrog Plus for excellence/low turnover /high patient satisfaction scores Requires exceptional committment to role and to quality care/empathy
The Cardiovascular Technologist s a professional without Cath lab &/or interventional experience training to assist during diagnostic and therapeutic invasive cardiovascular procedures. He/she will train to assist the physician during the procedures and operate specialized equipment in a safe and efficient manner. The Cardiovascular Technologist I is responsible for maintaining sterile technique during procedures and assisting the Cath_EP 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. The cardiovascular technologist I may participates in the cath or EP call rotation once appropriately oriented and checked off on clinical and operational competencies.
Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions
Clinical Skills
Will train to assist the physician in the performance of facility specific cardiovascular cath and EP procedures
Will train function in monitoring, scrubbing, or circulating roles
Able to use critical thinking skills
Work in conjunction with interventional cardiologists, electrophysiologists, and cardiologists
Will train to prep and educate the patient for procedure
Demonstrates and understands sterile technique Job Responsibilities
Must be flexible with hours to meet departmental needs
Able to work scheduled and cath lab On-Call hours when allowed
Knows existing lines of communication and authority
Provides privacy and comfort for patient/customers
Assists with maintenance of departmental records, Joint Commission standards, State and Federal Regulations and performance Improvement
Learns how to enter data in to cath lab log and and how to verify 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 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 Patient Education
Will train to provide patient, family/support system education
Will train to learn how to provide patient education as it relates to their procedure, including preparing the patient for future procedures and/or transfer to another facility
Will train to provide post procedural home care instructions as needed Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.
Required Minimum Education
High School Diploma General or Associates Health Science-Preferred or Accredited Program Radiologic Science-Preferred or Bachelors Health Science-Preferred
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s)
All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated. ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or ARC-ALS - Amer Red Cross Advanced Life Support or ACLS-I - ACLS - Instructor or ACLS-P - ACLS-Provisional (180 Days) within 180 Days BLS - Basic Life Support or ARC-BLS - Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor Additional License(s) and Certification(s):
Required Minimum Experience
Minimum 1 year Work experience in a medical setting one year of relevant experience with a associate degree or higher Required or Minimum 1 year one year of specific experience in a medical setting (i.e. LPN, RT, EMT/Paramedic) with high school diploma Required
Required Minimum Skills
Basic knowledge of cardiovascular cath or electrophysiology procedures, patient positioning, exposure factors and radiation protection.
Required special/advanced procedure registry as outline above.
Basic knowledge of electrocardiography, coronary heart disease, cardiac anatomy and physiology preferred with EKG interpretation.
Basic 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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