Cardiovascular Procedural Technologist

Allina Health • Slaton, TX

9d • $39 - $53 • Onsite

About The Position

Bring your passion and interest for Cardiovascular to our Cath Labs where our cohesive teams work all together better to serve our patients when they need us most. Your attention to detail and ability to be responsive to the care of our patients while working together with other Care Team members of the Cath Lab team will be vital to success. Work amongst a robust team including talented Physicians, Advanced Practice Providers, Registered Nurses and more towards the well-being of our patients.

Requirements

• Completion of a JRCERT-accredited program of Radiologic Technology or the ARRT-approved equivalent and ARRT Certification
• Graduate of an education program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, which uses the standards and criteria established by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Cardiovascular Technology
• Candidate is required to meet the following educational criteria to be eligible to sit for the RCIS or RCES exam through Cardiovascular Credentialing International: A graduate of a diploma, associate, or baccalaureate academic program in health science (includes, but not limited to, cardiovascular technology, ultrasound, radiologic technology, respiratory therapy, or nursing)
• ARRT certification and registration if ARRT at time of hire
• Current Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS)
• Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES)
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association
• Current BLS certification from the American Red Cross
• Allina in-house BLS training within 60 days of hire

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in a health science-related field
• 1+ years of cardiovascular or radiology technologist experience

Responsibilities

• Effectively operates laboratory equipment
• Prepares and operates equipment within department, manufacturer and federal guidelines.
• Performs quality control and basic troubleshooting as needed.
• Promptly reports all equipment problems to appropriate source.
• Performs scrub role activities
• Identifies supplies and equipment needed for the procedure (for example, diagnostic and interventional coronary angiogram procedures, pacemaker and ICD implants, simple and complex ablation procedures, lower leg and upper extremity angiograms, carotid stenting and endovascular procedures.)
• Ensures a safe and sterile environment for the patient.
• Practices aseptic technique maintains sterile field and reports/corrects any breaks in sterile technique.
• Prepares the equipment and competently assists the physician during the procedure.
• Demonstrates understanding of the anatomy and physiology of the conduction system, and associated intra cardiac electrocardiographic signals while performing procedures.
• Assists physicians in monitoring/circulator role
• Detects and responds to changing patient conditions, observing EKG, blood pressure, and other electrograms.
• Differentiates basic and complex arrhythmias and assists in mapping.
• Records, compiles, and enters patient data accurately into electronic medical record and image retrieval system. Verifies imaging has transferred to imaging storage retrieval system.
• Maintains safe environment for patient and other staff, using electrical equipment and instruments correctly.
• Performs sponge, sharps and other counts accurately.
• Ensures safe environment for patients and staff
• Protects self and others from injury by using equipment per manufacturer and department guidelines.
• Uses transfer lifts, transport equipment and body mechanics to protect from injury.
• Identifies patient with two identifiers
• Practices good habits of radiation safety.
• Works with the team to identify ways to improve the work practices and efficiencies.
• Informs manager/supervisor of staff and physician concerns, quality/safety or other department issues.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental
• PTO/Time Away
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term/Long-term Disability
• Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
• Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
• Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree