Cardiovascular Technologist II - Full-Time
About The Position
PRIMARY FUNCTION: To assist the physicians during procedures performed and assist with the technical aspects of lab operations. To assist in the design, implementation, maintenance and evaluation of equipment and inventory systems to support cardiac cath lab and structural heart functions. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Provides proficient technical and clinical support for cardiac catheterization lab and structural heart procedures including: TAVR, EVAR, ADS/PFO Closures, Left Atrial Appendage Procedures, Mitraclip and other procedures deemed appropriate for the structural heart lab and cardiac cath lab. Assist with instruction of new staff and provision of ongoing staff education related to specialized equipment located within the Cardiac Catheterization Lab and Structural Heart Lab and serves as in a leadership role to support team training. Acts as a preceptor for new employees and resource for less experienced staff in specific area of expertise to improve clinical practice. Serves as a mentor for others in scrub techniques as encountered in the cath lab and structural heart lab settings. Is open to feedback concerning own clinical skills. Demonstrates skills and knowledge necessary to provide care appropriate to neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients, including knowledge of growth and development, the ability to obtain and interpret information to identify patient needs, and provide the care needed. Demonstrates advanced skills in areas of direct patient care and patient/family teaching in the care of the cardiac cath patient undergoing diagnostic procedures, percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty, directional coronary atherectomy, and structural heart room procedures. Adheres to strict guidelines related to sterile technique in a procedural setting and/or operating room environment Assists in departmental Performance Improvement assessments and initiatives and works with leadership to identify both individual and departmental learning needs and seeks opportunities to meet these learning needs. Communicates appropriately with good interpersonal skills Performs duties of a scrub assistant during a procedure, including; controlling and manipulating guide wires and balloon catheters, maintaining a sterile field, and demonstrates a solid knowledge, skills and abilities related to the handling of instruments/equipment in the hybrid structural heart room setting for all procedures. Performs duties of a monitor person during a procedure, including monitoring cardiac waveforms, cardiac values, and documenting steps of the actual procedure that includes, but is not limited to, medications administered. Acts as a team member during procedures to assure safe and efficient patient care on a daily basis. Participates in the development, implementation and ongoing monitoring of department clinical databases. Demonstrates compliance with Christiana Care Center and Departmental policies and procedures and mandatory education requirements including but not limited to safety, infection control, attendance and dress code. Performs assigned work safely, adhering to established departmental safety rules and practices. Reports to supervisor, in a timely manner, any unsafe activities, conditions, hazards, or safety violations that may cause injury to oneself, other employees, patients and visitors. Performs other related duties as required.
Requirements
- Graduate of an approved school of radiologic technology with ARRT Licensure or CVT school.
- Three years cardiac catheterization or EP experience.
- BCLS certified.
- ACLS Certified
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
Responsibilities
- Provides proficient technical and clinical support for cardiac catheterization lab and structural heart procedures including: TAVR, EVAR, ADS/PFO Closures, Left Atrial Appendage Procedures, Mitraclip and other procedures deemed appropriate for the structural heart lab and cardiac cath lab.
- Assist with instruction of new staff and provision of ongoing staff education related to specialized equipment located within the Cardiac Catheterization Lab and Structural Heart Lab and serves as in a leadership role to support team training.
- Acts as a preceptor for new employees and resource for less experienced staff in specific area of expertise to improve clinical practice.
- Serves as a mentor for others in scrub techniques as encountered in the cath lab and structural heart lab settings. Is open to feedback concerning own clinical skills.
- Demonstrates skills and knowledge necessary to provide care appropriate to neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients, including knowledge of growth and development, the ability to obtain and interpret information to identify patient needs, and provide the care needed.
- Demonstrates advanced skills in areas of direct patient care and patient/family teaching in the care of the cardiac cath patient undergoing diagnostic procedures, percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty, directional coronary atherectomy, and structural heart room procedures.
- Adheres to strict guidelines related to sterile technique in a procedural setting and/or operating room environment
- Assists in departmental Performance Improvement assessments and initiatives and works with leadership to identify both individual and departmental learning needs and seeks opportunities to meet these learning needs.
- Communicates appropriately with good interpersonal skills
- Performs duties of a scrub assistant during a procedure, including; controlling and manipulating guide wires and balloon catheters, maintaining a sterile field, and demonstrates a solid knowledge, skills and abilities related to the handling of instruments/equipment in the hybrid structural heart room setting for all procedures.
- Performs duties of a monitor person during a procedure, including monitoring cardiac waveforms, cardiac values, and documenting steps of the actual procedure that includes, but is not limited to, medications administered.
- Acts as a team member during procedures to assure safe and efficient patient care on a daily basis.
- Participates in the development, implementation and ongoing monitoring of department clinical databases.
- Demonstrates compliance with Christiana Care Center and Departmental policies and procedures and mandatory education requirements including but not limited to safety, infection control, attendance and dress code.
- Performs assigned work safely, adhering to established departmental safety rules and practices. Reports to supervisor, in a timely manner, any unsafe activities, conditions, hazards, or safety violations that may cause injury to oneself, other employees, patients and visitors.
- Performs other related duties as required.
Benefits
- ChristianaCare offers a competitive suite of employee benefits to maximize the wellness of you and your family, including health insurance, paid time off, retirement, an employee assistance program.
- To learn more about our benefits for eligible positions visit https://careers.christianacare.org/benefits-compensation/
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
