Cardiovascular Technician-Cardiac Short Stay-PRN-Days
About The Position
A credentialed non-licensed health care provider employed by Erlanger Health Care System is responsible for direct and indirect care of patients in the Cardiac Catheterization Lab (CCL) and provide care for patients from other areas when requested. The services they provide are under the direct supervision of licensed team members in the CCL. These services include, but are not limited to patient preparation for procedures, patient transport, patient positioning, room turn-over/cleaning, sheath removal, EKGs, Vital Signs, phlebotomy, establishing a sterile field, sterile table set up, restocking supplies, & inventory management. The cardiovascular technician plays a key role assisting licensed team members with various emergencies associated with the patient population served. The employee must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served in the Cardiac Catheterization (CCL) Lab of Erlanger Health Systems. As a credentialed, non-licensed member of the CCL team they are responsible for direct and indirect care under direct supervision by licensed team members in the CCL. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span. Possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age specific needs and to provide the care needed as described as described in the CCL policies and procedures.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- BLS completed prior to going to unit/department and maintained going forward.
Nice To Haves
- Prior Credentialing for Sheath Removal.
- Active certification in one of the following: Certified Nursing Assistant in the State of Tennessee, First Responder, EMT, Nursing student having completed Fundamentals of Nursing, Medical Assistant, Pre-Med student, Military Corpsman, Combat Life Saver or Combat Medic or Surgical Technician.
- Hospital and cardiac experience preferred
- CNA certification
- EMT licensure
- First Responder
- MA certification
Responsibilities
- Patient preparation for procedures
- Patient transport
- Patient positioning
- Room turn-over/cleaning
- Sheath removal
- EKGs
- Vital Signs
- Phlebotomy
- Establishing a sterile field
- Sterile table set up
- Restocking supplies
- Inventory management
- Assisting licensed team members with various emergencies
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
