Cardiovascular Technologist 2 - Cath Lab- Fulltime Days

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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

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

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

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

Performs other duties as assigned

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

Required Minimum Education :

• Associates Health Science or Bachelors Health Science-Preferred or Accredited Program Radiologic Science-Preferred

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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