CV Interventional Tech - Cath Lab

## CV Interventional Tech - Cath LabApplylocations: Camden Clark Medical Center (CCMC)time type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR25-18548## Welcome! We’re excited you’re considering an opportunity with us! To apply to this position and be considered, click the Apply button located above this message and complete the application in full. Below, you’ll find other important information about this position.To perform as a technologist and assist the physician with patients who have had a variety of invasive cardiac procedures including but not limited to diagnostic heart catheterization, interventional cardiac procedures, electrophysiological, device implantations, and peripheral vascular procedures. Performs the duties and responsibilities within the scope of a CV Interventional Radiologic Technologist - Level I, as defined within the job description.**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:****EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:**1. Must possess current Radiography licensure as required by state board where services will be provided:**MD:** Radiographer license through the Maryland Board of Physicians**OH:** Radiographer license through the Ohio Board of Radiology**PA:** No state license required**WV**: Radiography License through the West Virginia Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Technology Board.2. Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Radiography.4. Certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire.5. State criminal background check and Federal (if applicable), as required for regulated areas.**EXPERIENCE:** 1. One (1) year experience as a CV interventional radiologic technologist.**CAREER LADDER LEVEL REQUIREMENT:** 1. One additional certification through American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT):* Cardiac Interventional Radiography (CI)* Cardiovascular Interventional (CV)* Vascular Interventional Radiography (VI)**OR** one additional certification through Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI):* Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS)* Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES)**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:****EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:**1. Obtain Dysthymia course certification through WVU Medicine within one year of hire.2. Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification.**CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:** The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.1. Obtains and prepares medications under direct Physician order for procedure. 2. Observes sterile technique while assembling supplies necessary for physician and other lab personnel involved to scrub and enter the lab without infraction 100% of the time. 3. Continuously monitors patient’s ECG and blood pressure and documenting and advising the Physician of any and all activity in an accurate and timely manner and providing documentation that will become part of the patient’s permanent record. 4. Answers the phone in the cardiac catheterization or vascular laboratory’s in a courteous manner and timely fashion, identifying unit and self at all times 5. Coordinates the laboratory’s procedural schedule/load with patient demand and physician schedules 6. Acts as the laboratory’s code team by initiating resuscitative measures and cardiac defibrillators under the direct supervision of the physician in charge 7. Correctly documents all procedures performed and utilizes the inventory control system that is established. Correctly bills for all procedures by using the EMR for documentation. Assists with inventory counts. 8. Escorts patient safely to the appropriate departments. 9. Applies electrocautery and ablation pad under supervision of the Physician. 10. Instructs radiography students in the clinical setting with regard to patient positioning, technique selection, manipulation of equipment and the use of accessory devices to obtain Radiographic images 11. Monitors and interprets Hemodynamic monitoring. 12. Prepares entry site applicable to the procedure using sterile technique. 13. Participates in Inventory Management of the department. 14. Checks and prepares patient prior to procedure.**PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:** 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.1. Ability to sit for extended periods of time. 2. Ability to lift, push, or pull a minimum of 40 pounds.**WORKING ENVIRONMENT:** The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.1. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to; moving mechanical parts; airborne particles; body fluids; toxic or caustic chemicals; and risk of electrical shock.**SKILLS AND ABILITIES:**1. Possesses the interpersonal skills to positively and effectively communicate, negotiate, and resolve conflict. 2. Motivation and drive for continuous development of self. 3. Cooperatively interacts with the health care team to support and contribute to the shared group goals.The CV Interventional Radiology Clinical Ladder is a system-wide clinical advancement program to enhance professional development, provide a reward system for quality clinical performance, promote quality imaging care, and improve job satisfaction for interventional radiologic technologists.To apply for the next level, the CV interventional radiology technologist must meet the requirements of their current level. They must also meet the required years of experience, degree, and certification to apply for the next level.Level 1* No experience required.* All CV Interventional Radiologic Technologists with less than 12 months of experience enter at Level one.Level 2* Meets requirements for previous level.* One year of experience.* Complete competency of Skill Set Tech 1.* Complete Workday course.Level 3* Meets requirements for previous levels.* One continuing education pathway.* Three years of experience.* Compliant in 3 leadership/supervisory skills.* Complete competency of Skill Set Tech 1 and 2.Level 4* Meets requirements for previous levels.* One continuing education pathway.* Five years of experience.* Compliant in 5 leadership/supervisory skills.* Complete competency of Skill Set Tech 1, 2 and 3**Additional Job Description:**M-F 7-3:30, call every 3rd night and every 3rd weekend.**Scheduled Weekly Hours:**40**Shift:****Exempt/Non-Exempt:**United States of America (Non-Exempt)**Company:**CCMC Camden Clark Medical Center**Cost Center:**133 CCMC HVI Cardio Invasive Lab**Address:**800 Garfield AveParkersburgWest Virginia #J-18808-Ljbffr