Cardiovascular Technologist 2 - Cath Lab- Fulltime Days

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 :

Cardiac Cath Tech experience / RCIS strongly preferred

Growing Cath Lab on Magnet Designated Wellstar Paulding campus

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 Responsibilities 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

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 :

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

All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.

Additional License(s) and Certification(s) :

RCIS - Registered CVI Specialist Upon Hire Preferred and

Required Minimum Experience :

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

Minimum 1 year cardiovascular cath / EP lab experience 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.

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