Student, CV Technologist Interventional - PRN, Days

Cardiac Catheterization Technician

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

Trains student to assist doctors in heart procedures and provide lifesaving skills. At the end of training, will qualify for a certified RCIS or RCES.

Essential Functions

• All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's purpose: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
• Assists RN in gathering pertinent records needed for procedures such as: History and Physical, Lab reports, and Medication Record. Anticipates and/or predicts changes and modifies any care delivered to best meet the needs of the patient. Follows Infection Control policies and procedures on all patients.
• With the assistance of a preceptor may circulate with exception of medication administration - maintains safe working environment. Knows the location and use of emergency equipment. With the assistance can operates applicable hospital equipment. Performs proper body mechanics. Takes immediate and appropriate action in life threatening emergencies and/ or crisis situations. Knowledgeable of medications used during procedures and emergencies. Adheres to radiation safety guidelines.
• Communicates appropriately with hospital personnel, medical staff, patients, families, outside resources, and others verbally and in writing. Functions as a team player demonstrating willingness to help whenever necessary, displaying a positive image of the department and Prisma Health. Utilizes SBAR communication tools. Is discrete in the use of confidential information per HIPPA. Reports errors/incidents/problems to appropriate personnel promptly and documents correctly.
• Assists in patient education regarding procedures and health maintenance. Maintains BLS. Attends and participates in departmental staff meetings. Assumes responsibility for own continuing education, both formal and informal. Attends scheduled departmental in-services. Checks email, bulletin boards for departmental/systemwide updates.
• Demonstrates organizational ability by using time/equipment/resources effectively. Recognizes/analyses/solves problems. Anticipates needs of physicians. Ensures that the daily schedule is carried out through individual or cooperative efforts. Exercises analytical judgement on work to be done.
• Proper care and cleaning of patient equipment and all items in patient room. Maintenance and stocking of supplies for smooth operation of department. Cleans equipment properly and documents; notifies appropriate department for repair and removes from service and place note on equipment not functioning correctly. Provides for safe and continued operable equipment. Communicates issues such as damaged or missing cables to supervisor/manager.
• With the assistance of a preceptor will have knowledge of angiographic exam, interventional cardiology procedures and/or EP procedures, and the use of contrast agents Obtains appropriate supplies and prepares room for patient. Will learn and be able to Practice proper sterile technique. Conducts surgical scrub before invasive procedures. Wears appropriate protective covering (hat, mask, etc.) With the assistance of preceptor will be able to Demonstrate proper technique for removal and management of arterial/venous sheaths.
• With the assistance of a preceptor will be responsible for accurate and timely documentation of events of the case. Interpretation and management of Hemodynamic monitoring and/or EP mapping systems. Anticipates potential issues and demonstrates clinical assessment and intervention, notifying physician and team of alterations in hemodynamics. Demonstrates accurate documentation of ACC data fields and charging of procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory/Management Responsibilities

• This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.

Minimum Requirements

• Education - Bachelor's degree (health related field of study preferred) or currently enrolled in a CVT program.
• Experience - No experience required.

Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses

• BLS
• ACLS
• Must obtain RCIS or RCES certification within 16 months from hire date.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledgeable of radiographic equipment operation and radiation safety.
• Knowledgeable of catheters, guidewires, balloon dilatation catheters, stents as well as other supplies for cath lab.
• Knowledgeable of ablation catheters, ablation generators, cardiac 3D mappings system, and other equipment within EP lab.
• Knowledgeable of operation of physiological monitoring equipment and power injectors.
• Customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Knowledge of EPIC EMR preferred.

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Location

5 Medical Park Rd Richland

Facility

1510 Richland Hospital

Department

15107137 Cardiac Catheterization

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