Cardiovascular Technologist

CATH LAB/EP

You'll want to join Billings Clinic for our outstanding quality of care, exciting environment, interesting cases from a vast geography, advanced technology and educational opportunities. We are in the top 1% of hospitals internationally for receiving Magnet Recognition consecutively since 2006.

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Billings Clinic is a community-owned, not-for-profit, physician-led health system based in Billings with more than 4,700 employees, including over 550 physicians and non-physician providers. Our integrated organization consists of a multi-specialty group practice and a 304-bed hospital. Learn more about Billings Clinic and how we are recognized nationally for our exceptional quality.

We provide a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to all full- and part-time employees (minimum of 20 hours/week), including Medical, Dental, Vision, 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer matching, Defined Contribution Pension Plan, Paid Time Off, employee wellness program, and much more.

Billings Clinic is proud to be recognized for nursing excellence as a Magnet-designated organization, joining only 97 other organizations worldwide that have achieved this honor four times. The re-designation process happens every four years.

Shift: Day

Employment Status: Full-Time (.75 or greater)

Hours per Pay Period: 1.00 = 80 hours every two weeks (Non-Exempt)

Starting Wage DOE: $30.53 - 42.07

May be eligible for $20,000 sign on incentive

May be eligible for tuition loan repayment

May be eligible for relocation assistance

With minimal supervision, assists and performs all Cath Lab adult diagnostic and interventional caths and device implantation procedures. Able to meet all performance standards in the scrub, monitor, and circulating positions. Works well with a team and is an effective team member. Responsible for patient and family education and support.

Scrub: Scrub assistant to the physician. Sets up and maintains the sterile field as well as arterial and venous lines. Positions patient while under the radiation beam to visualize cardiac anatomy. Performs angiographic analysis. Operates x-ray equipment, balancing quality imaging with radiation safety, assists in catheter/wire manipulation, injects coronary arteries for the visualization of cardiac and peripheral anatomy.

Circulator: Monitors the patient condition and response to treatment pre, during, and post procedure. Circulators need to have a basic knowledge of medications patients are receiving in the Cath/EP Lab. Provides procedural education for patients and family. Safely transports patients to and from the Cath Lab. Verifies proper patient preparation pre-procedure. Performs arterial/venous sheath removal. Able to operate and troubleshoot Cath Lab procedural equipment.

Monitor: Monitors patients throughout diagnostic and interventional procedures. Responsible for identifying changes in patient's rhythm and hemodynamic status. Responsible for accurate and thorough data collection, measurement, and calculations. Able to function independently with hemodynamic monitoring equipment which includes operation, troubleshooting, and calibration. Completes patient charges. Functions as the primary person to communicate with nursing units, OR, and patient's families as needed.

Equipment operations: Assist with operating and troubleshooting equipment in the Cath/EP lab. This equipment includes, but is not limited to x-ray, XPER monitoring system and database, intravascular ultrasound, and cautery/grounding, reporting problems to internal or external service representatives and documenting as such. Work closely with the Bio Medical Department to ensure that preventative maintenance is done timely.

Informs management of any unusual concerns, situations, or conditions relative to staff, patients, and physicians.

Operates, monitors, evaluates, and troubleshoots angiographic imaging and processing equipment. Appropriately notifies and documents service needs and provides follow-up.

Identifies needs and sets goals for own growth and development.

Attends Cath lab staff meetings and participates in departmental committees as required.

Maintains working knowledge of all products/procedures related to diagnostic and interventional caths and device implantation procedures.

Communicates regularly with other staff regarding changes in the workflow schedule or physician protocol.

Assists in identifying products needed (out of stock or new items)

Assumes equitable share of department housekeeping duties (cleaning, restocking, filing, etc.)

Utilizes non-procedure time in a constructive manner to benefit the department or organization.

May be required to work varying shifts (8, 10, 12 hours), evenings, weekends, and/or Holidays

Expected to take weekday, weekend, and Holiday On-Call shifts

Education:

Graduate of a cardiovascular school or other related medical specialty (preferred)

Certifications and Licenses:

Current CPR Class C certification At hire

ACLS certification preferred Preferred

Registry in invasive cardiology (RCIS) or equivalent preferred Preferred

Or an equivalent combination of education and experience relating to the above tasks, knowledge, skills and abilities will be considered. Employees that require a licensed or certification must be properly licensed/certified and the licensure/certification must be in good standing.

Billings Clinic is Montana's largest health system serving Montana, Wyoming and the western Dakotas. A not-for-profit organization led by a physician CEO, the health system is governed by a board of community members, nurses and physicians. Billings Clinic includes an integrated multi-specialty group practice, tertiary care hospital and trauma center, based in Billings, Montana.

Billings Clinic is committed to being an inclusive and welcoming employer, that strives to be kind, safe, and courageous in all we do. As an equal opportunity employer, our policies and processes are designed to achieve fair and equitable treatment of all employees and job applicants. All employees and job applicants will be provided the same treatment in all aspects of the employment relationship, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, age, genetic information, military status, and/or disability. To ensure we provide an accessible candidate experience for prospective employees, please let us know if you need any accommodations during the recruitment process.