BSS Cardiology Interventional Technologist RCIS PRN

Banner Health•Mesa, AZ

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Banner Staffing Services (BSS) offers Registry/Per Diem opportunities within Banner Health. These positions are great way to start your career with Banner Health. As a BSS team member, you are eligible to apply (at any time) as an internal applicant to any regular opportunities within Banner Health. The Cardiac Cath & EP Lab at Banner Heart Hospital provides diagnostic and interventional Cardiac and Electrophysiology procedures to the adult patient population. With 5 Cardiac Cath rooms and 3 Electrophysiology rooms, we are a full-service cardiovascular lab providing minimally invasive care for coronary, peripheral, electrophysiology and structural heart patients. We are a dynamic and fast paced environment so if you are looking for a and exciting career to continue your Electrophysiology experience you will want to apply for this job. As a Cardiology Interventional Technologist, you have the opportunity to be a part of a team that performs 11,000 procedures a year serving approximately 5,900 patients. The technologist is an integral part of the EP team and is responsible for many duties, including medical imaging responsibilities such as, scrubbing, circulating and monitoring during the procedure. The special procedure technologist is an active partner with the physician during the case and is essential to the procedure. Banner Heart Hospital specializes in providing the most advanced cardiovascular care in an environment of clinical excellence, compassion and healing. We have the most advanced technology in the state of Arizona, with innovative and cutting-edge technologies. With 111 beds, we are one of the largest freestanding heart hospitals in the nation. We have also been named one of the nation's 100 Top Hospitals for cardiovascular care by Thomson-Reuters. Our facility includes a 28 bed cardiovascular intensive care unit that specialized in the recovery of surgical patients, cardiogenic shock, and CRRT. Our 60 bed Cardiac Progressive Care Unit specializes in fast-paced procedural recovery and our 23 bed Cardiovascular Progressive Care Unit specializes in surgical recovery. Our space also includes two endovascular suites, six OR suites, six cardiac Cath labs, and three electrophysiology labs. POSITION SUMMARY This position, under the direction of a qualified physician, assists in performing diagnostic and interventional cardiovascular procedures on patients. Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide optimal care treatment to patient population.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge.
Completion of a Cardiovascular Invasive program or equivalent experience.
BLS required.
ACLS may be required depending on assignment.
Must have successfully passed the Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) exams.
May require national certification, American Registry of Radiologic Technologist, and licensure by state regulatory agency if applicable.
This position requires extensive clinical knowledge typically achieved with 2+ years of experience in a Cardiac Cath Lab in a hospital setting or meeting the requirements of certification board.
The position requires the ability to maintain professional decorum in highly stressful emergent situations.
The position requires the ability to be conscientious, organized, and orderly and the ability to respond quickly to the needs of the health care staff and patient.

Nice To Haves

Bachelorâ€™s degree preferred.
Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Under the direction of a qualified physician assists in performing diagnostic and interventional cardiovascular procedures to treat heart disease in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
Performs/reviews a baseline patient evaluation as defined by scope of practice and facility.
Evaluates patientsâ€™ response to diagnosis, interventional maneuvers and medications during procedures.
Operates all diagnostic and therapeutic equipment used for procedures efficiently.
Demonstrates the ability to trouble shoot and notifies appropriate personnel to maintain equipment performance in area of operation.
Maintains a safe environment for patients, personnel, and visitors. Adheres to all safety policies.
Demonstrates knowledge of procedures and techniques, i.e. knowledge of normal and abnormal ECG rhythms and/or lead changes, various hemodynamic values, normal and abnormal pressures, ST elevation/depression.
Monitors and records ECG and pressure waves during the procedures.
Provides other aspects of patient care as needed.
Demonstrates the principles of aseptic and sterile techniques as well as universal precautions throughout the procedure.
Disposes of sharps and trash and places used supplies into case cart for processing.
Prepares instruments for cleaning following each case.
Accountable for the ethical, legal, and professional responsibilities related to the scope of practice. This includes maintaining confidentiality of all work information.
This position works under the direction of a physician.
Internal customers: Physicians, all levels of nursing management and staff, medical staff, and all other members of the interdisciplinary health care team.
External Customers: regulatory and health agencies, patients and family members.