Cardiovascular Procedural Technologist

Allina Health•Slaton, TX

13d•$39 - $53•Onsite

About The Position

The Cardiovascular Technologist works directly with cardiologists, nurses, and other staff during cardiac interventional, peripheral vascular, and electrophysiology procedures. The role provides a safe and therapeutic environment, maintains knowledge of inventory used in coronary, structural heart, electrophysiology implant, electrophysiology study and ablation, and peripheral vascular procedures, and maintains a sterile environment while assisting as a scrub, monitor, or circulator. The technologist coordinates, communicates, interprets, and explains patient care services to patients, their families, health professionals, and other important people. This position participates in an on-call rotation and must be able to report onsite within 30 minutes when on call. The schedule is a 0.75 FTE, 10-hour evening shift, with stated shift options of 7:00 AM–5:30 PM or 11:00 AM–9:30 PM. On-call duty is required twice per two-week pay period, including every third weekend.

Requirements

Meet at least one education pathway: completion of a JRCERT-accredited Radiologic Technology program or ARRT-approved equivalent and ARRT certification; graduation from a CAAHEP-accredited education program using standards and criteria established by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Cardiovascular Technology; or completion of a diploma, associate, or baccalaureate health science program meeting eligibility criteria to sit for the RCIS or RCES exam through Cardiovascular Credentialing International.
Meet at least one credential requirement: ARRT certification and registration if ARRT at time of hire; current Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS); or Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES).
Meet at least one BLS requirement: current BLS certification from the American Heart Association, current BLS certification from the American Red Cross, or Allina in-house BLS training within 60 days of hire.
Participate in the on-call rotation and be able to report onsite within 30 minutes when on call.
Lift up to 32 lbs. occasionally and up to 25 lbs. frequently.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in a health science-related field.
At least 1 year of cardiovascular or radiology technologist experience.

Responsibilities

Effectively operate laboratory equipment; prepare and operate equipment in accordance with department, manufacturer, and federal guidelines; perform quality control and basic troubleshooting; and promptly report equipment problems.
Identify the supplies and equipment needed for procedures, including coronary angiograms, pacemaker and ICD implants, ablations, vascular angiograms, carotid stenting, and endovascular procedures.
Maintain a safe, sterile environment; practice aseptic technique; maintain the sterile field; and report or correct breaks in sterile technique.
Prepare equipment and competently assist physicians during procedures.
Demonstrate understanding of the anatomy and physiology of the conduction system and associated intracardiac electrocardiographic signals during procedures.
Assist physicians in monitoring and circulator roles by observing EKG, blood pressure, and other electrograms and responding to changing patient conditions.
Differentiate basic and complex arrhythmias and assist in mapping.
Accurately record, compile, and enter patient data into the electronic medical record and image retrieval system, and verify that imaging has transferred to image storage.
Maintain a safe environment by using electrical equipment and instruments correctly and performing sponge, sharps, and other counts accurately.
Protect self and others from injury by following equipment and department guidelines and using transfer lifts, transport equipment, and safe body mechanics.
Identify patients using two identifiers and practice radiation safety.
Work with the team to identify improvements to work practices and efficiencies.
Inform the manager or supervisor of staff and physician concerns, quality or safety issues, and other department issues.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical and dental coverage
PTO/time away
Retirement savings plans
Life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability
Voluntary benefits, including vision, legal, and critical illness
Tuition reimbursement or continuing medical education, as applicable
Student loan support benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Well-being dollars, well-being navigators, programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching, and tools
$7,500 starting bonus available for eligible external talent