Cardiovascular Tech PT.4- Cardiac Cath Lab

Regional Health Services of Howard County • Mason City, IA

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About The Position

Employment Type: Part Time Shift: Days Position Purpose: This position accepts the responsibility and accountability for assisting with the physiological, hemodynamic, and radiographic monitoring, and assists with the cardiovascular diagnostic and interventional procedures. Assists the RN with patient care and patient/family education. Hours/Schedule: Part Time 32hrs, Days, Call Rotation

Requirements

• Completion of a two-year training program in radiologic technology and ARRT registry, with a valid Iowa Radiology technologist permit to practice, OR a graduate of Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist certification program OR an Advanced medical training degree (Associate of Science degree or Associate's degree in paramedic, or Allied Health Profession)
• Two years of related experience required.
• Basic Life Support required within 3 months of hire. Acceptable credentialing bodies and certifications include American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers.
• ACLS preferred required within 6 months of hire.
• Mandatory Reporter required within 3 months of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Basic EKG monitoring class preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists the physician with imaging during diagnosis and treatment of cardiac Cath lab patients of diverse ages. Ensures quality of imaging and image acquisition, DSA, and hemodynamic monitoring. Ensures radiation safety practices are used for patients and personnel.
• Proficient with aseptic technique and assists physician with scrubbing during procedure. Transport patients to and from the Cath lab. May apply manual pressure to puncture site to obtain hemostasis following procedures.
• Assists with technical utilization of physiologic monitoring/data devices in the Cath lab. Calibrates physiologic and monitoring devices. Prepares appropriate forms to document procedural data. Prepares and maintains physiological data after completion of each procedure.
• Completes annual competencies and educational requirements.
• Sets up trays for procedures using sterile technique.
• Assists physician with scrubbing during and after procedure.
• Prepares skin and drapes patient for procedure using aseptic technique.
• Acquires supplies needed for procedures and may pass to physician or assistant maintaining sterile technique. Assists in maintaining inventory control.
• Administers CPR, defibrillation, Ambu, etc. as ordered by physician during procedure.
• Transports patients to and from procedure rooms. Reports status of hemostasis of puncture site(s) to nurse. May apply clamp or manual pressure to puncture site(s).
• Patient and family education of Cath lab procedures and documents of patient medical record.

Benefits

• Education Assistance offered.
• Effective Day 1 Benefit Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, and more) for positions 16 hours per week or greater
• Competitive wages; including weekend and night differentials
• Generous paid time off program
• Retirement Savings program with employer match starting on Day 1

What This Job Offers

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