Allied / Tech - CVOR Tech

Allied / Tech - CVOR Tech

Assists physician in performance of all cardiovascular procedures, demonstrating competency in all positions (scrub, monitor and float). Analyzes and interprets collected procedural data, provides effective patient care at all acuity levels. Assists in precepting new employees and students to departments organization and function. Maintains inventory and charges appropriately for procedures, performs all procedures per protocol, participates in quality assurance and performance improvement programs as requested. Equitable participation in call coverage required.

Licensing/Certification: BLS Basic Life Support, ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support or PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support (preferred at hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care; ACLS or PALS required based on specialty assignment) Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (required) Education High School Diploma (required) Work Experience None required

Patient Population: Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patients status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patients requirements relative to his or her age, specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.

Working Conditions: Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur. General office environment. May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids. May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials.

Physical Requirements: Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination), Perform shift work, Maneuver weight of patients, Hear alarms/telephone/audio recordings, Reach above shoulder, Repetitive arm/hand movements, Finger Dexterity, Color Vision, Acuity far, Acuity near, Depth perception, Use of Latex products, Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents, Exposure to moving mechanical parts, Exposure to dust/fumes, Exposure to potential electrical shock, Exposure to x ray/electromagnetic energy, Exposure to high pitched noises, Gaseous risk exposure

Skills: Patient care, cardiovascular, high technology equipment, image acquisition, image processing, physiologic data acquisition, hemodynamic data acquisition, patient management, communication, internal and external customers, inventory, equipment and supplies, attention to detail, aseptic techniques, cardiac diagnostic and interventional procedures, Critical Thinking, Phlebotomy, Working within an interdisciplinary team, Attention to detail, Conflict resolution, Active listening, Relationship building

Additional Notes and Requirements: Cath Lab Tech needed. This position will accept local candidates. EKG exam is not required. Must have ARRT. Five-eight HR Day shifts. Monday through Friday as assigned, totaling 40 hours/week. One late shift/week which if working 8hr shift would be 9 a.m until scheduled cases are complete. STEMI call-1 night/week and 1 weekend every 6th week or so. If not on STEMI call no scheduled weekend cases. Unit Specific Details: Run at least 4 labs daily, some days 5-consisting of Cath labs, EP labs, peripheral vascular lab, Hybrid. Case load varies-approx 20-30 cases/day. Scrubbing procedures-techs in this dept. scrub all procedures and move C-arm/collimate per physician. Diagnostic, PCI, IABP, Impella, pacemakers, ICDs, ablations afib, PVC, SVT etc. Will not monitor any procedures in our department. 4 labs Philips Azurion, 1 lab Siemens artis ZEMR is Epic, Hemodynamics in cath and vascular is Change Healthcare (McKesson). Procedures are performed with 1 RT (scrub) and 2 RNs (monitor and circulator) in each room. Same for STEMI call 1 RT and 2 RNs. Not required to perform any functions outside the cath lab. Guaranteed Hours: Contract Weeks: 91. Client Details Address 1044 Belmont Ave City Youngstown State OH Zip Code 44504