Cardiovascular Technologist, Cath Lab - Cottonwood, AZ

Overview

The Cardiovascular Technologist assists providers in the performance of both diagnostic and interventional procedures within, but not limited to, the cath and electrophysiology labs.

Responsibilities

Patient Care

*Obtains and reviews the requisition for exams and information (procedure requested, special notes/comments, and patient condition).

*Reviews worksheets and patient questionnaires relating to the exam before starting.

*Interviews patients before a procedure to obtain patient history/information and documents all relevant information into EMR.

*Transfers patient to examination table, assuring that patient is properly clothed/covered.

*Demonstrates the ability to place immobilization/supportive devices to obtain patient comfort and precise positioning.

*Ensures that lead shields/protective clothing are properly in place and adjusted for staff and providers.

*Ensures patient's comfort while obtaining the desired results.

*Receives and relays physician orders to RN for placement in patient's electronic medical record (EMR).

*Assists in performing procedures (cardiovascular, vascular, electrophysiology, and hybrid).

* Utilizes electrophysiology stimulation and pacing equipment.

*Performs manual and mechanical hemostasis.

*Demonstrates the ability to utilize closure devices.

*Demonstrates the ability to identify cardiac rhythms.

*Participates in the physiological monitoring of patients.

*Provides support for patients/families by communicating the need for referrals (i.e., social services, case manager, etc.).

*Provides and documents education to patients/families and the healthcare team.

*Documents in EMR and communicates to the health care team the patient's interventions, responses, and status changes.

Compliance/Safety

*Responsible for reporting any safety-related incident in a timely fashion through the Midas/RDE tool; attends all safety-related training programs; performs work in a safe manner; monitors work environment for possible safety issues and ensures others are also performing work in a safe manner.

*Stays current and complies with state and federal regulations/statutes and company policies that impact the employee's area of responsibility.

*If required for the position, ensures all certifications and/or licenses are up-to-date and valid prior to expiration dates.

*Completes all company mandatory modules and required job-specific training in the specified time frame.

* Archives images according to protocols.

Qualifications

Education

• Graduation from an accredited program in Invasive Cardiovascular Technology or
• Electrophysiology with an Associate's Degree - Required

Certification & Licensures

Has one of the following:

• Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) certification
• Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES) certification
• International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners (IBHRE) Certified Electrophysiology Specialist (CEPS) certification.

Experience

• Two years Cath lab experience preferred, but will consider recently certified graduates on a case-by-case basis - Required