Cardiovascular Technician

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day. We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own. That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One. Job Title Cardiovascular Technician Location Weston Facility Florida Weston Hospital Department Cardiac Cath Lab-Weston Hospital Job Code 000604 Shift Days + Call Schedule 7:00am-5:30pm Job Summary Job Details *This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $5,000* Join Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital’s team of caregivers that remain on the leading edge of technology and education, all while consistently providing patient-centered healthcare. As part of Cleveland Clinic’s Florida region, Weston Hospital is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale and Florida regions. Here, you will receive endless support and appreciation while building a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. As aCardiovascular Technician, your responsibilitieswill include performingboth non-invasive and invasive procedures, such asechocardiography,vascular ultrasound,cardiovascular catheterization, stent insertion, balloonangioplastyand implanting pacemakers.In this role, you will also ensure patients feel informed,relaxedand safe during each appointment.While making adifferencein the lives of patients and their families, you will alsohave the opportunity toexplore advanced positions and educational resources offered byClevelandClinic. A caregiver in this role works days from 7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. with on-call requirements. A caregiver who excels in this role will: Provide guidelines for RCVT/RCIS roles and functions in the Cath Lab. Assistnursing and medicalcaregiversin providing care to patients undergoing cardiac catheterization and electrophysiology procedures. Perform scrubbing and monitoring duties during procedures. Perform pre-procedure preparation, post-procedurecareand patient disposition in collaboration with nursing and medical staff. Perform basic EKG interpretation, single and 12-lead ST segments analysis for ischemia/injury patterns and recognition of arrhythmias. Recognize and interpret EKG changes related to all electrophysiology procedures,such as mapping, ablating, and implanting of cardiac resynchronization devices. Perform arterial and venous pressure monitoring,samplingand basic interpretation. Performthree-dimensionalmapping systems and the principles of cardiac resynchronization therapy. Document procedurescompletely and accurately including medications and supplies. Perform patient observation. Assistteam members in acute cardiac care, including resuscitation and related therapeutic effects. Set up scrub procedures in boththe Cathand EP lab. Prepare all instruments/equipment for decontamination following universalprecautionsand take them to the sterilization department. Restockprocedure room when cases are completed for the day. Alwaysmaintainpatient, medicalrecord,departmentand employee confidentiality. Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: CardiovascularLabTechnologyProgramCertificateorequivalent educationdeemedacceptable by RCIS and RCES credentialing body Basic Life Support (BLS)and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certificationsthrough the American HeartAssociation(AHA) or American Red Cross Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: Certified or Registered Cardiovascular Technologist (RCVT) Cardiology, Interventional radiology and/or Cath lab experience Physical Requirements: Workload is heavy and requires constant lifting, moving of patients, equipment, instrument trays, and supplies. Able to lift items up to 50 pounds without assistance and greater than 50 pounds with assistance. Stooping, pushing and pulling required when moving patients or equipment into position for surgery. Personal Protective Equipment: Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures. The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances. Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption. Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility. 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