Cardiovascular Tech (CVT) | Full Time

Description

Who we are:

Peterson Health is an independent, not-for-profit rural community hospital located in Kerrville, TX- heart of the Texas Hill Country. Peterson was recently named one of the Top 20 rural and community hospitals in the country and the only one in Texas by the National Rural Health Association. Being named one of the Best Places to Work in Healthcare by Modern Healthcare for six consecutive years is a testament to Peterson's commitment to its team and to fulfilling its mission of providing exceptional, compassionate, patient-centered care.

Shift Information:
The position is full time working four 10-hour shifts. Call Required.

Currently offering a sign-on bonus for qualifying full time CVTs.

What we offer:
Health Insurance
401(k)
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid time off
Tuition Reimbursement HPSA Designated
Employee Education Scholarships
Employee Referral Program
Merit Increases
Free access to a beautiful onsite fitness facility

What you will do:
Under the general supervision of the director, Heart and Vascular Services and CV Coordinator, the CV Technologist in the Cath lab is responsible for the provision of services of a highly specialized nature to patients according to physician's orders. Provides for patient safety and high-quality testing. Also responsible for the operation all x-ray equipment, scrubbing-in to assist the physician in complex angiographic procedures, and the provision of safe and effective care of the patient having invasive or non-invasive special procedures in the Cath Lab to include the immediate pre-procedure period, during the procedure, and immediately following the procedure.

Required Education:
Graduate of accredited school of radiology, nursing or certification as a Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist.

Preferred Education:
ARRT, RN, or RCIS

Required Skills:
Basic computer keyboard skills.

Preferred Skills:
Meditech proficiency

Required Licensure/Registration/Certificatio n:
Certified Medical Radiology Technologist, LVN, RN, Cardiovascular Tech I, or Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist. Certified in Basic Life Support

Preferred Licensure/Registration/Certification:
Certified Critical Care Nurse (CCRN)
Cardio-Vascular Certified RN (CVRN)

Required Experience:
Interventional Radiology or Cardiac Cath Lab clinical experience

Preferred Experience:
Two or more years' experience in a hospital Cardiac Cath Lab unit