Cardiovascular Technologist - OLGMC Cath Lab - PRN

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This job assumes responsibility for the operation of the catheterization laboratory. Operates diagnostic fluoroscopy equipment, monitors patient vitals, performs routine calculations, and assists the physician upon request.

Prepares the procedure rooms, equipment, and patient for the procedure. Also assumes responsibility for the transmission and the verification of transmission of digital angiography procedures on the network database.

Education

Required Associate degree in health sciences or related field

Preferred Bachelor’s degree in biology, anatomy, physiology, or related field

Registered Radiologic Technologist or Registered Cardiovascular Technologist in the state of practice AND registration from The American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) will be accepted in lieu of education requirements

Work Experience

Required none

Preferred 2 years of experience as an allied health professional

Certifications

Required Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA) within 6 months of hire

Preferred Registered Cardiac Invasive Specialist (RCIS) certification

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of information.

Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally.

Must be proficient with Windows-style applications, various software packages specific to role and keyboard.

Strong interpersonal skills.

Detail-oriented; experience performing complex tasks which may be hazardous to the patient's welfare and skills to detect equipment malfunctions.

Interpersonal skills necessary to deal effectively and courteously with a diverse group of internal / external visitors in a highly stressful atmosphere.

An interest and curiosity to learn new procedures.

Knowledge of Heart and Vascular catheterization.

Job Duties

Operates monitoring and recording devices under physician direction to obtain necessary medical data and ensure patient safety.

Operates Radiographic fluoroscopy equipment to obtain diagnostic images of coronary artery disease and peripheral vascular disease.

Orders equipment in a timely and cost-efficient manner.

Turns on all the radiographic equipment in the AM.

Assists nurse in checking patient in.

Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to : respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.

Other related duties as required.

Physical and Environmental Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and / or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and / or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Constantly : activity or condition exists 2 / 3 or more of the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work.

Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work : (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree;

or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and / or pulling of arm or leg controls; and / or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and / or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible.

NOTE : The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible.

Must be able to move throughout and between facilities.

Must be able to stoop, bend, reach and grab with arms and hands, manual dexterity.

Must be able to work flexible schedule (e.g. 24 / 7, weekend, holiday, on call availability).

Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue.

The incumbent works in a patient care area; works in an area where patients enter; works directly with patients; and / or works with specimens that could contain communicable diseases.

The incumbent has an occupational risk for exposure to all communicable diseases.

Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and / or disposal of contaminated waste.

The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.

Employee Core Benefits Package Includes : Medical coverage Dental coverage Vision coverage Life insurance & Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Short-term and long-term disability Retirement plan Paid-time off (vacation / sick / personal days) / paid holidays Paid parental leave *Benefits are subject to change at any time