CV Tech - Cath Lab

Overview John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients. Benefits Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match Generous paid time off Career development and continuing education opportunities Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance Note : Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status Job Summary Job type: Full Time Shift: Days Hours: 7;00am to 3:30pm 4 days a week STEMI call is required Up to $20,000 Sign-On bonus based on experience Position Description The cardiovascular technologist (CVT) works as a member of the Cardiovascular Cath Lab (CCL) team of medical professionals. Under direction of the CCL Director, the CVT is responsible for assisting physicians during diagnostic Et interventional procedures by performing Scrub, Circulator, or Monitor functions. The technologist is responsible for the operation Et maintenance of equipment and supplies in the CCL. The technologist must possess the Skills knowledge Et skills level of basic and complex invasive procedures which may include PTCA, stents, IABP placement and operation, thrombolysis procedures, coils, and peripheral interventions. The CVT is responsible for patient safety in the CCL and must be able to recognize cardiac arrhythmias and respond according to emergency protocols, operate external cardiac pacemaker and defibrillator. The technologist must be willing and able to rotate through the following roles: Scrub Performs surgical prep and draping of the patient, assists the physician with equipment operation Et device preparation. Equipment includes needles, wires, catheters, and medications. Circulator Moves about the lab during the procedure providing equipment to the scrub tech. as needed. Attends to the needs of the patient as well as ensuring proper use of patient monitoring equipment. Assists in adhering to aseptic sterile technique. Monitor Monitors vital signs during the procedure. Documents the procedure and creates a medical record. Records intra- cardiac/arterial pressures and waveforms. Is responsible for interdepartmental communications. Qualifications Associates Degree in Invasive Cardiovascular Technology or Cardiovascular Technologist Certificate from an accredited school or eligible for the RCIS exam administered by CCI, completion within one year of hire date. Minimum of three years experience in a Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory. Certification in Basic Cardiopulmonary Life Support, must obtain certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support within 6 months of hire date. Preferred Current California American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) Licensure with Current California Fluoroscopy Certification. Organization Description Desert Care Network serves the healthcare needs of the Coachella Valley and Morongo Basin regions in Southern California with three hospitals Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs, JFK Memorial Hospital in Indio and Hi-Desert Medical Center in Joshua Tree. The hospital network provides advanced care with services such as comprehensive stroke care, a cancer center, a Level 1 Trauma Center and the only Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in the Coachella Valley. Desert Care Network is committed to healthcare equality. 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Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. $47.00 - $65.00 hourly Individual wages are determined based upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, an individual’s qualifications and experience, #J-18808-Ljbffr Desert Care Network