Cardiovascular Technologist 2 KHC

Wellstar Health System•Marietta, GA

37d

About The Position

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives. Work Shift Day (United States of America) Job Summary: Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions: Clinical Skills Completion of cardiovascular cath w/PCI and EP competencies May function in monitoring, scrubbing, or circulating roles Able to use critical thinking skills Work in conjunction with interventional cardiologists, electrophysiologists, and cardiologists Preps and educates the patient for procedure Demonstrates and understands sterile technique Exhibits a higher level of collaboration with peers in making decisions related to cardiovascular patient care Job Responsibilities Must be flexible with hours to meet departmental needs Able to work scheduled and cath lab On-Call hours Knows existing lines of communication and authority Handles communications properly Introduces self to patient and/or guardian utilizing proper scripting ie. AIDET Transports patients as needed Provides privacy and comfort for patient/customers Assists with maintenance of departmental records, Joint Commission standards, State and Federal Regulations and performance Improvement Enters data in to cath lab log and verifies accuracy and completeness Completes necessary paperwork Answers departmental phone using proper scripting Maintains stock levels and outdates Maintain current License and BLS/ACLS certifications Serve as a proctor for other cath_EP lab staff as requested Works as a team with other cath_EP lab staff to obtain the best possible outcome Performs any other duties as needed when asks by leadership Prepares necessary supplies and equipment for procedure Enters appropriate charges for supplies and procedure Quality and Patient Safety Verifies patient ID using 2 patient identifiers, i.e.. Armband, DOB, verbal identification Verifies front of patient chart for same/similar name sticker Verifies Written Order and Consent, seeks clarification if order or consent unclear Uses and understands preprocedural verification/ time out form Understands and complies with site/ side marking when indicated Patient Education Responsible for patient, family/support system education Responsible for patient education as it relates to their procedure, including preparing the patient for future procedures and/or transfer to another facility Provide post procedural home care instructions as needed Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct. Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more. Nationally ranked and locally recognized for our high-quality care and inclusive culture, Wellstar is one of Georgia’s largest and most integrated healthcare systems. Every day, 24,000+ of us work together to provide personalized care for patients at every age and stage of life – and our team members are the foundation of that care. Mission, Vision & Values At a time when the healthcare industry is changing rapidly, Wellstar remains committed to exceeding patients’ and team members’ expectations, while transforming healthcare delivery. OUR MISSION: To enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. OUR VISION: Deliver world-class healthcare to every person, every time. OUR VALUES: We serve with compassion We pursue excellence We honor every voice Culture of Excellence Wellstar consistently receives attention and accolades from national organizations that set the standards for world-class care. Our system-wide practice of safety principles, assessing and addressing errors and seeking feedback from our patients and customers continually earns recognition for advances in safety and quality. Featured on the FORTUNE “100 Best Companies to Work For” list and Seramount 100 Best Companies list, we not only provide top-notch care for our patients, but also foster the culture of Wellstar as a Great Place to Work.

Requirements

Required Minimum Education: Associates Health Science or Accredited Program Radiologic Science-Preferred or Bachelors Health Science-Preferred
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s): All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or ARC-ALS - Amer Red Cross Advanced Life Support or ACLS-I - ACLS - Instructor
BLS - Basic Life Support or ARC-BLS - Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor
RCES - Reg Cardiac Electrophysi Spec or RCIS - Registered CVI Specialist or ARRT-CI - ARRT Cardiac Interventional Ra or ARRT-CV - ARRT Cardio Vascular Interven
Required Minimum Experience: Minimum 3 years in cardiovascular cath/electrophysiology lab Required
Required Required Minimum Skills

Responsibilities

Completion of cardiovascular cath w/PCI and EP competencies
May function in monitoring, scrubbing, or circulating roles
Able to use critical thinking skills
Work in conjunction with interventional cardiologists, electrophysiologists, and cardiologists
Preps and educates the patient for procedure
Demonstrates and understands sterile technique
Exhibits a higher level of collaboration with peers in making decisions related to cardiovascular patient care
Must be flexible with hours to meet departmental needs
Able to work scheduled and cath lab On-Call hours
Knows existing lines of communication and authority
Handles communications properly
Introduces self to patient and/or guardian utilizing proper scripting ie. AIDET
Transports patients as needed
Provides privacy and comfort for patient/customers
Assists with maintenance of departmental records, Joint Commission standards, State and Federal Regulations and performance Improvement
Enters data in to cath lab log and verifies accuracy and completeness
Completes necessary paperwork
Answers departmental phone using proper scripting
Maintains stock levels and outdates
Maintain current License and BLS/ACLS certifications
Serve as a proctor for other cath_EP lab staff as requested
Works as a team with other cath_EP lab staff to obtain the best possible outcome
Performs any other duties as needed when asks by leadership
Prepares necessary supplies and equipment for procedure
Enters appropriate charges for supplies and procedure
Verifies patient ID using 2 patient identifiers, i.e.. Armband, DOB, verbal identification
Verifies front of patient chart for same/similar name sticker
Verifies Written Order and Consent, seeks clarification if order or consent unclear
Uses and understands preprocedural verification/ time out form
Understands and complies with site/ side marking when indicated
Responsible for patient, family/support system education
Responsible for patient education as it relates to their procedure, including preparing the patient for future procedures and/or transfer to another facility
Provide post procedural home care instructions as needed
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct