Cardiovascular Technician

Corewell Health • Saint Joseph Charter Township, MI

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Accountable for assisting the cardiologist in performing cardiac procedures for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. These diagnostic and therapeutic procedures support enhanced function of the circulation and electric pathways of the heart.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree health care related field
• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association 30 Days required
• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross 30 Days required
• CRT-Adv Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - AHA American Heart Association 1 Year required
• CRT-Pediatric Adv Life Support (PALS) - AHA American Heart Association If working with pediatric patients 1 Year required
• CRT-Reg Card Elect Specialist (RCES) - CCINT'L Cardiovascular Credentialing International 3 Yrs required
• CRT-Reg Card Inter Specialist (RCIS) - CCINT'L Cardiovascular Credentialing International 3 Yrs required

Nice To Haves

• Direct patient care in the acute care/hospital setting
• Knowledge of ECG tracings
• Previous procedural experience

Responsibilities

• Prepares and positions patient for the procedure.
• Supports and collects necessary data to ensure the safety and quality expectations are met for the patient and the team.
• Provides sterile instruments and supplies during the diagnostic and invasive cardiac procedures.
• Assists with and operates supporting equipment needed for procedure. Equipment may include recording system, mapping system, ultrasound system, advanced circulatory pumps, FFR, OCT, laser equipment and other equipment as needed.
• Maintains documentation of the procedure for accurate clinical, hemodynamic, billing and quality requirements.
• Administers medications under the immediate direction of the physician.
• Prepares room for cardiac catheterization procedures, restocks room as necessary, and cleans and prepares equipment, stretchers, work areas and reusable supplies, returning unneeded equipment to appropriate area.
• Communicates and collaborates with patients and other members of the health care team in order to ensure continuity and coordination of services.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings

What This Job Offers

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