Cardiovascular Technologist II - Cardiac Cath Lab - Sharp Grossmont Hospital - Day Shift - FT (0.9)

Hours : Shift Start Time :

Shift Start Time : 6 : 30 AM

6 : 30 AM

Shift End Time : 7 PM

7 PM

AWS Hours Requirement :

12 / 36 - 12 Hour Shift

Additional Shift Information :

Weekend Requirements :

As Needed

On-Call Required :

Hourly Pay Range (Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum) :

$42.504 - $54.844 - $67.184

The stated pay scale reflects the range that Sharp reasonably expects to pay for this position. The actual pay rate and pay grade for this position will be dependent on a variety of factors, including an applicant’s years of experience, unique skills and abilities, education, alignment with similar internal candidates, marketplace factors, other requirements for the position, and employer business practices.

What You Will Do

To perform a wide variety of technical procedures with quality patient care, assisting Physicians as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of formal invasive cardiovascular technology program (Associate's Degree)
• AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association -REQUIRED

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• ACLS Certification (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - American Heart Association -PREFERRED
• IV Certification (NPTA Sterile Product Certification) - Various-Employee provides certificate -PREFERRED

Essential Functions

Patient and family education

Provides pre and post procedure education and reassurance to include but not limited to : what the procedure is, how long it is going to take, physician involved, contrast administration and mode of delivery, positioning, instructions related to procedure, the report, patient satisfaction form, etc.

Interacts and communicates in a manner to reflect an understanding of the patient's age, culture, state of health, level of comprehension.

Communicates and interacts with the patient's family in a way that is perceived positive and supportive while maintaining patient confidentiality.

Produce high quality exams

Labels and identifies patient studies correctly.

Uses hemodynamic equipment proficiently.

Uses imaging agents according to protocol.

Knowledgeable of imaging equipment and appropriate use.

Knowledgeable of disposable PCI equipment, technical specs and appropriate use.

Quality assurance

Verifies patient identification and pregnancy status.

Implements safe, efficient and therapeutic care.

Assists physicians in procedures while practicing sterile techniques to prevent cross-contamination.

Performs proper procedure on proper patient.

Demonstrates knowledge of universal precautions.

Observes the patient, reports any changes in status, and initiates appropriate action to ensure a positive outcome. Follows patient's Advanced Directive.

Maintains strict patient confidentiality, keeps work discussion professional and limited to private areas.

Sharp HealthCare is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability or any other protected class.