Cardiovascular Technologist II - FT - Days - $20K Sign on Bonus - MHW

Memorial Healthcare

13d•Onsite

About The Position

At Memorial, we are dedicated to improving the health, well-being and, most of all, quality of life for the people entrusted to our care. An unwavering commitment to our service vision is what makes the difference. It is the foundation of The Memorial Experience. Summary: During the Cardiac and Vascular Interventional Suites (CVIS) procedure, provides highly technical Hemodynamic pressure and EKG monitoring as well as scrubbing procedures to the pediatric/congenital and/or adult patients in the Cath Lab.

Requirements

Accredited Program: Cardiovascular (Required)
ACLS Certification_non ecard (ACLS AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART)
BLS Cert American Heart_non ecard (BLS AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART)
PALS American Heart_non ecard (PALS AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART)
Complexity of Work: Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Must be able to handle an emergency crisis and unpredictable situations. Must take call and work irregular hours as needed.
Required Work Experience: No prior work experience required.
Must have ACLS Certification (ACLS) within 6 months.
Graduate of a two year Cardiovascular or Radiology or an equivalent program.

Responsibilities

Scrubs on all procedures in the CVIS and prepares all sterile trays for the Cardiac and Vascular Interventional Suites procedures according to standards.
Accurately accumulates and analyzes all hemodynamic data associated with CVIS procedures based upon the age of the patient assigned and correctly prepares and sets up all transducers prior to the procedure.
Collects all chart data necessary to the procedure and enters it into the computer to produce a complete report.
Correctly operates monitoring equipment, records all waveforms and informs physician of all abnormal readings.
Thoroughly collects QI data on each patient.
Reviews each report at the end of the case for accuracy before filing and transferring to workstation.
Assists in transporting patients.
Demonstrate the ability to cover call by performing all functions required after hours.
Informs physician of abnormal waveform tracings.
Prepares and maintains equipment, supplies, and lab area.
Reports all equipment problems identified.
Provides clerical support as necessary.
Provides direct patient care pre and post procedure under supervision of an RN such as placing patient on appropriate monitoring equipment (EKG, NBP and pulse oximeter), removing arterial and venous sheaths, maintaining proper hemostasis and documents vital signs, and communicates with RN regarding vital sign values.
Give pre/post teaching instructions.