Cardiovascular Technician

Lifepoint Health • Las Cruces, NM

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About The Position

Cardiovascular Technician Schedule: this is a full-time role that will work 4, 10-hour shifts/week from 7 am to 5:30 pm. This role also includes a call requirement that is usually one weekend/month and a total of 10 days out of the month. On average, our on-call employees come in about 10-15% of the time they are on call. Your experience matters Memorial Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Cardiovascular Technician joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve. More about our team This is an opportunity to work in a unit of four cath labs that averages about 57 cases/week. Our Cath Lab team is a close-knit unit that has a strong relationship with the physicians who provide learning opportunities for the staff. We are regional leaders in best practices, programs and procedures that include TAVR, carotid stenting, PTAB, DBA and renal denervation. How you’ll contribute A Cardiovascular Technician who excels in this role: Performs various cardiovascular/vascular procedures including monitoring of diagnostic and interventional procedures in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice. Operates specialized equipment for use in diagnostic and vascular test and therapeutic interventions performed in the Cardiac/Vascular Cath Lab Scrubs at the tableside and monitors patients as assigned. Transports patients Prepares equipment and supplies. Selects appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters. Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment. Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or reports equipment malfunctions as necessary. Why join us We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers: Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees. Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off. Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match. Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs). Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities. What we’re looking for Education: Completion of an Allied Health training program (ie. LPN, Respiratory Therapy, Medical Assistant) or training can be substituted for five-years' experience as an Invasive Vascular Tech or acute care clinical experience. RCIS certification preferred. Experience: One-year cardiovascular lab or special procedures experience preferred. Must be able to perform all vascular/cardiac procedures involving the operation of imaging equipment including assisting the physician during the actual catheterization procedure. Certifications: BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) required to be obtained within 90 days of employment. Licenses: If graduate of a Respiratory Therapy or LPN program, maintains current state license. If Medical Assistant, must have a current national MA certification. Connect with a Recruiter Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Tara by emailing [email protected]. More about Memorial Medical Center Memorial Medical Center is a 199-bed acute medical/surgical teaching hospital located in Las Cruces, NM, and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone—your experience matters. EEOC Statement Memorial Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Memorial Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Requirements

• Completion of an Allied Health training program (ie. LPN, Respiratory Therapy, Medical Assistant) or training can be substituted for five-years' experience as an Invasive Vascular Tech or acute care clinical experience.
• One-year cardiovascular lab or special procedures experience preferred.
• Must be able to perform all vascular/cardiac procedures involving the operation of imaging equipment including assisting the physician during the actual catheterization procedure.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) required to be obtained within 90 days of employment.
• If graduate of a Respiratory Therapy or LPN program, maintains current state license.
• If Medical Assistant, must have a current national MA certification.

Nice To Haves

• RCIS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs various cardiovascular/vascular procedures including monitoring of diagnostic and interventional procedures in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice.
• Operates specialized equipment for use in diagnostic and vascular test and therapeutic interventions performed in the Cardiac/Vascular Cath Lab
• Scrubs at the tableside and monitors patients as assigned.
• Transports patients
• Prepares equipment and supplies.
• Selects appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters.
• Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment.
• Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or reports equipment malfunctions as necessary.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees