Cardiovascular Technologist - Full-Time - Days

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 ShiftDay (United States of America)Job Summary:Functions under the direction of the Cath - EP Lab manager/Director. The cardiovascular technologist III assists with providing safe, age-appropriate care to the patient by performing cardiovascular cath with PCI 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. He/she is responsible for performing a wide variety of technical procedures requiring independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative in the utilization of the equipment for the diagnosis and/or treatment of diseases. The cardiovascular technologist III 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 3 years of experience performing invasive cardiovascular procedures. The cardiovascular technologist III participates in the cath or EP call rotation. The ability and willingness to proficiently precept/mentor new employees as requested by manager.Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:Clinical SkillsCompletion of cardiovascular cath w/PCI and EP competenciesMay function in monitoring, scrubbing, or circulating rolesAble to use critical thinking skillsWork in conjunction with interventional cardiologists, electrophysiologists, and cardiologistsPreps and educates the patient for procedureDemonstrates and understands sterile techniqueExhibits a higher level of collaboration with peers in making decisions related to cardiovascular patient careJob ResponsibilitiesMust be flexible with hours to meet departmental needsAble to work scheMust be flexible with hours to meet departmental needsAble to work scheduled and cath lab On-Call hoursKnows existing lines of communication and authorityHandles communications properlyIntroduces self to patient and/or guardian utilizing proper scripting ie. AIDETTransports patients as neededProvides privacy and comfort for patient/customersAssists with maintenance of departmental records, Joint Commission standards, State and Federal Regulations and performance ImprovementEnters data in to cath lab log and verifies accuracy and completenessCompletes necessary paperworkAnswers departmental phone using proper scriptingMaintains stock levels and outdatesMaintain current License and BLS/ACLS certificationsServe as a proctor for other cath - EP lab staff as requestedWorks as a team with other cath- EP lab staff to obtain the best possible outcomePerforms any other duties as needed when asks by leadershipPrepares necessary supplies and equipment for procedureEnters appropriate charges for supplies and procedureduled and cath lab On-Call hoursKnows existing lines of communication and authorityHandles communications properlyIntroduces self to patient and/or guardian utilizing proper scripting ie. AIDETTransports patients as neededProvides privacy and comfort for patient/customersAssists with maintenance of departmental records, Joint Commission standards, State and Federal Regulations and performance ImprovementEnters data in to cath lab log and verifies accuracy and completenessCompletes necessary paperworkAnswers departmental phone using proper scriptingMaintains stock levels and outdatesMaintain current License and BLS/ACLS certificationsServe as a proctor for other cath - EP lab staff as requestedWorks as a team with other cath- EP lab staff to obtain the best possible outcomePerforms any other duties as needed when asks by leadershipPrepares necessary supplies and equipment for procedureEnters appropriate charges for supplies and procedureQuality and Patient SafetyVerifies patient ID using 2 patient identifiers, i.e.. Armband, DOB, verbal identificationVerifies front of patient chart for same/similar name stickerVerifies Written Order and Consent, seeks clarification if order or consent unclearUses and understands preprocedural verification/ time out formUnderstands and complies with site/ side marking when indicatedPatient EducationResponsible for patient, family/support system educationResponsible for patient education as it relates to their procedure, including preparing the patient for future procedures and/or transfer to another facilityProvide post procedural home care instructions as neededPerforms other duties as assignedComplies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.Required Minimum Education:Associates in Health Science RequiredAccredited Program Radiologic Science or Bachelors Health Science-PreferredRequired 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 - InstructorBLS - Basic Life Support or ARC-BLS - Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - InstructorRCES - Reg Cardiac Electrophysiology Spec or RCIS - Registered CVI Specialist or ARRT-CI - ARRT Cardiac Interventional Ra or ARRT-CV - ARRT Cardio Vascular Intervention RequiredRequired Minimum Experience:Minimum 3 years in cardiovascular cath/electrophysiology lab RequiredRequired Minimum Skills:Competency in all aspects of cardiovascular cath with PCI or electrophysiology procedures, patient positioning, exposure factors and radiation protection.Required special/advanced procedure registry as outline above.Extensive 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 situationsAbility to maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, patients, families and physicians.