CARDIOVASCULAR DIAGNOSTIC TECH- CATH LAB

UHS•Wellington, FL

72d•Onsite

About The Position

This full-time opportunity offers 40 hours per week, full benefits, and a convenient day shift schedule. There is an opportunity for overtime and to cover various shifts if interested. Schedule: Monday-Friday 7am-3:30pm. Requirement for Call, Holiday Coverage. Wellington Regional Medical Center is Wellington Regional Medical Center is located in Wellington, Florida. It is a 235-bed, acute care hospital, owned by a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc., a highly respected healthcare management organization. Wellington Regional is proud to have provided high quality healthcare services to the residents of Palm Beach County since 1986. As a community hospital, accredited by The Joint Commission, Wellington Regional prides itself on its continued commitment to remain on the forefront of advanced technologies and expanding programs and services to meet the needs of the growing community it serves. We promote an environment that fosters compassion, teamwork, innovation and opportunities for professional growth. Our mission is supported by our commitment to fair and ethical treatment for all.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Cardiovascular school of Technology, Respiratory Therapy, or Radiology Technology preferred.
Graduate of a Surgical Scrub Program
Completion of a Vascular Technology Program within the first year
Current RCIS (Register Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist) preferred.
Minimum of two (2) years previous Cardiac Cath, Electrophysiology, or Invasive Vascular Lab experience preferred.
Current American Heart Association BLS, ACLS, basic dysrhythmia, and IABP training
Willingness to be cross trained to other areas

Nice To Haves

Graduate of an accredited Cardiovascular school of Technology, Respiratory Therapy, or Radiology Technology preferred.
Graduate of a Surgical Scrub Program
Completion of a Vascular Technology Program within the first year
Current RCIS (Register Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist) preferred.
Minimum of two (2) years previous Cardiac Cath, Electrophysiology, or Invasive Vascular Lab experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Assumes responsibility and accountability for all technical aspects of procedures, including scrub assistance and hemodynamic monitoring (if acting in those roles).
Accountable to the patient, Department Manager, Department Director, Medical Director and Chief Nursing Officer.
Under the direction of the Department Manager and the Medical Director and with approved policy and procedure is responsible for assisting the cardiologist, in the performance of diagnostic cardiac catheterization, pacemaker insertion, peripheral Vascular, and hemo-dynamic monitoring studies (if applicable).
Must be willing to cross train and float to other areas of the hospital to meet the needs of the facility.
Recognizes the signs and symptoms of stroke and calling a stroke alert overhead.
Verbalizes stroke alert process.
Assists with preparation of patient for Endovascular treatment (groin clipping, peripheral pulse check, and transfer onto procedure table), room set up, assumes patient care of the stroke alert while in Interventional Radiology Department.
Maintains currency in stroke knowledge by completing the annual 4 hours online training.