Cardiovsc Inv Tech Reg

Covenant Health•Crossville, TN

22h•Onsite

About The Position

Covenant Health is seeking a Full-Time Cardiovascular Invasive Technologist (Registered) for their Cardiac Catheterization Lab. This role involves assisting cardiologists and cardiac surgeons in performing diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterization and angiography procedures. The technologist will measure cardiovascular parameters, assist in catheter insertion, operate electronic instruments, and calculate hemodynamic data. The position is based at Cumberland Medical Center, a 189-bed hospital in Crossville, Tennessee, which is part of the region's top-performing healthcare network. Cumberland Medical Center offers a full range of specialty services and is accredited by the Joint Commission, featuring all private patient rooms and advanced medical and surgical care.

Requirements

Minimum of 6 (six) months experience within an invasive cardiac catheterization laboratory that performs invasive cardiac catheterization and associated procedures.
Education clinical experience for certification and/or licensure is acceptable.
Must hold current registration as a: CCI Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) and/or CCI Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES) and/or ARRT RT(R) - preferably with a VI or CI category designation.
Current BLS and ACLS certifications.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a team leader, preceptor, and cross-training to other areas.
Community and department education experience.
Experience with IABP, stents, DCA, complex PTCA's, Alblations and Pacemakers.
Proficiency in cardiac anatomy and physiology, correlating pressure wave forms and rhythm analysis.
Proficiency in patient assessment, monitoring and sterile technique.
Membership in a department or hospital committee with documented participation of 75%.

Responsibilities

Provide assistance to the cardiologist or cardiac surgeon in performing diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterization and angiography procedures.
Measure cardiovascular parameters such as cardiac output, blood flow velocity, cardiovascular dynamics, cardiac electrophysiology parameters, intracardiac shunt detection, valve flow/valve area determinations, intracardiac pressure measurements, oximetry determination, cineangiocardiography, and the measurement and calculation of cardiac function indices.
Assist in all phases of catheterization procedure including insertion of the catheter, operation of various electronic instruments and calculation of hemodynamic data.
Serve as a role model, team leader, and preceptor.
Cross-train to other areas and provide education to the community and department.
Maintain established policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, general safety and radiation safety standards, and equipment quality control.
Actively participate in the orientation and training of new employees and students.
Demonstrate proficiency in complex clinical skills to include IABP, stents, DCA, complex PTCA's, Alblations and Pacemakers.
Demonstrate proficiency in cardiac anatomy and physiology, correlating pressure wave forms and rhythm analysis.
Proficient in patient assessment, monitoring and sterile technique as required.
Assist in the maintenance and effective use of all equipment and supplies in the clinical areas.
Respond appropriately and timely to patients, physicians and other customers’ needs.
Provide six (6) credit hours of in-service training per year.
Follow policies, procedures, and safety standards.
Complete required education assignments annually.
Work toward achieving goals and objectives and participate in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.