Cardiovascular Invasive Technologist - full time, days

Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist

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LOCATION: Lancaster General Hospital in Lancaster, PA

SIGN-ON BONUS: Up to $10,000.00 (prorated based on hours worked per week) with a 2 year commitment for eligible internal and external candidates only.

SCHEDULE: Full time (40 hours per week), Monday through Friday starting at 7am-3:30pm or 7am-5:30pm, 8-10 hours shifts, late rotation, no weekends, no on-call, no holidays

POSITION SUMMARY:

Assists physician during all invasive/cardiology, vascular, and special procedures. Provides patient care to all invasive cardiology, vascular, and special procedures patients, including acquisition and radiographic care for the purpose of diagnostic and/or treatment of anatomic and physiological disorders related to their procedure. Performs and completes data reduction of all electrophysiology studies. Assists with implantation of stents, central lines, Implantable Cardioverter/Defibrillator (ICDS) and Pacemakers. Provides didactic and clinical training of new employees and students. Patient care includes care to patients in the following age groups: adolescent (13 through 18 years), adult (19 through 64 years), and geriatric (65 years and above).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assists physicians, according to OR standards of practice, during procedures performed in the OR setting. Provides assistance to physician for all procedures, responsible for maintenance of sterile field, proper set-up, and handling and maintenance of equipment and injection of contrast media. Maintains complete and accurate documentation of all procedures and care provided. Provides accurate reporting to other health care personnel. Provides basic and advanced life support according to AHA standards under direct supervision of physician or according to protocol. This includes cardioversion and defibrillation, starting intravenous lines, CPR, and airway support. Maintains ability to calibrate, operate, and troubleshoot biomedical electronic equipment pertinent to performing invasive procedures.
• Provides care for critical and non-critical patients during the invasive procedure and assists with Post-procedure care as needed. Performs patient assessments focusing on physiologic, psychologic and cognitive functions of patient. Performs all routine diagnostic fluoroscopic and therapeutic procedures through proper patient positioning, technique selection, administration of contrast media, application of immobilization of radiation protection devices according to department of policy and procedures. Analyzes the assessment data to assist in the patient plan of care and to coordinate care across disciplines. Utilizes critical thinking skills to troubleshoot, anticipate and resolve patient issues relevant to procedure. Performs accurate monitoring and recording of patient's hemodynamic status throughout procedure. Reduces and completes all data by applying knowledge of waveform analysis and hemodynamic principles.
• Maintains knowledge of medications and administers all drugs in the Cath Lab formulary.
• Participates in the on-call system within the laboratory for emergency and urgent studies on weekends, nights, and holidays with a 30 minute response time.
• Properly handles and processes images.
• Demonstrates knowledge of radiation safety, electrical safety and universal precautions and utilizes safeguards at all times.
• Participates in all EP/CATH/Vascular procedures with appropriate personnel.
• Participates in the clinical instruction of students and staff on all procedures.
• Provides support and communication to patient families.
• Ensures accurate scheduling and processing of paperwork.
• Provides clinical support to departments including IABPs, Impella, SG, tubes and drains, indwelling and post A-line management
• Performs preventative safety inspections. Completes warm-up procedures for each radiographic room/equipment as assigned. Records quality control activities. Reports equipment conditions to biomedical engineering or appropriate personnel. Performs routine cleaning and maintenance of all equipment.
• Participates in all phases of clinical investigations.
• Maintains necessary inventory supplies, rotating stock in an orderly fashion and eliminating outdated items. Participates in record-keeping and inventory management.
• Participates in the on-call responsibilities for this position as required.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS certified) or Graduate of accredited school of Invasive Cardiovascular Technology (RCIS certification is required within two (2) years of date of hire); OR Vascular-Interventional Radiography (VI) Certified or Graduate of a formal Radiologic Technology program with RT (R); (VI or CI certification is required within two (2) years of date of hire); OR Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES) Certified or Graduate of a certified school of Electrophysiology (EP) technology (RCES certification is required within two (2) years of date of hire).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1 year of experience in the healthcare field.
• 2 years of experience as a Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist or Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist or X-Ray Technologist.

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives. Live Your Life's Work

We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.