Cardiovascular (CV) Interventional Technologist - FT, Days

Prisma Health • Sumter, SC

182d

About The Position

The Cardiac Cath Lab CV Technologist, utilizing specialized knowledge, provides clinical support and direction for diagnostic and interventional Cardiovascular procedures. Supports the procedural team, scrubbing with the physician tableside or monitoring and documenting the case. Maintains competency in each role, utilizing evidence-based practices and research consistent with Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist or Radiologic Technologist scope of practice. Performs procedures effectively during call back. Exercises appropriate judgement utilizing resources. This position is bonus eligible, follow this link for details.

Requirements

• Graduate of a certificate or degree granting program or post-secondary educational program in a health science: cardiovascular technology, radiologic technology, respiratory therapy or paramedic.
• No previous experience required. CCL experience preferred.
• ARRT for Radiology if a graduate of an accredited school of Radiology; OR RCIS for Invasive CV Technology.
• SCRQSA certification (Required for team members working in South Carolina).
• BLS and ACLS.
• Current Credentials with ARRT for Radiologic Technologist or RCIS for CVT, RRT, Paramedic.
• ARRT (CV), or RCIS, or previous CCL preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledgeable of all angiographic exam, interventional cardiology procedures, and the use of contrast agents.
• Knowledgeable of radiographic equipment operation and radiation safety.
• Knowledgeable of catheters, guidewires, balloon dilatation catheters, stents as well as other supplies.
• Knowledgeable of operation of physiological monitoring equipment and power injectors.
• Knowledgeable of medications used during procedures and emergencies.
• Arrhythmia competency.
• Basic computer skills.
• Epic Cupid or Radiant preferred.

Responsibilities

• Gathers 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.
• Assists with direct patient pre-procedure assessment within scope of practice.
• May circulate with exception of medication administration - maintains safe working environment.
• Knows the location and use of emergency equipment.
• Demonstrated completion of annual departmental competencies.
• Performs inpatient/outpatient procedures with physician order.
• Operates applicable hospital equipment.
• Takes immediate and appropriate action in life threatening emergencies and/or crisis situations.
• Adheres to radiation safety guidelines.
• Assures specimens are collected, handled properly, correctly labeled, and submitted to the appropriate department.
• Performs point of care testing.
• 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.
• Utilizes SBAR communication tools.
• Reports errors/incidents/problems to appropriate personnel promptly and documents correctly in Event Reporting online system.
• Ensures physician is informed of all pertinent patient information.
• Provides 24-hour coverage for any emergent cardiac procedure within a 30-minute window for STEMI response.
• Ensures that the patient understands and consents to procedures to be performed.
• Performs education to increase patient and family knowledge.
• Demonstrates organizational ability by using time/equipment/resources effectively.
• Completes proper care and cleaning of patient equipment and all items in patient room.
• Obtains appropriate supplies and prepares room for patient.
• Practices proper sterile technique.
• Responsible for accurate and timely documentation of events of the case.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees