Cardiovascular Technologist-54

Colquitt Regional Medical Center•Moultrie, GA

About The Position

Responsible and expected to perform multiple roles within the cardiac/vascular/interventional radiology lab according to established standards and practices. Participate in coronary procedures, peripheral vascular procedures, interventional radiology procedures, and device implantation. Ensures procedure rooms are adequately prepared prior to the start of the procedure Stocks room supplies and monitors PAR levels of supplies Assures practices and procedures are followed in accordance with current accrediting agency guidelines and recommendations (universal protocol, patient identification, labeling solutions, clean/sterile technique) Participates in departmental staff meetings, performance improvement activities, and other department initiatives Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical errors Prepares room in a timely manner with all anticipated instruments, sutures, supplies, and equipment for each procedure Carries out medical/surgical asepsis and demonstrates proper sterile technique during procedures Cross-trains to all primary functions involved with a case (scrubbing, circulating, and monitoring) for all procedures Explains procedure to patient and gives verbal assurances as necessary Notifies the physician or other nursing personnel when the patient complains of pain or discomfort Always maintains an orderly and sterile instrument table for efficiency and follows department standard setup Is responsible for the care and handling of instruments, supplies, and equipment during intra/post-operative phases Keeps catheters and guide wires flushed and cleaned throughout the entire procedure and disposes of them according to hospital policy Demonstrates the ability to pan the table as appropriate Demonstrates the ability to handle emergency situations during high-risk procedures Operates all equipment safely and correctly Performs periodic equipment calibrations and quality control measures as required Responsible for the operation of x-ray equipment; follows radiation safety standards Wears a radiation dosage badge at all times; assures other team members wear the badge appropriately Recognizes basic EKG rhythms Maintains accurate records; documents in the reporting system accurately and precisely Adapts procedures to meet the individual needs of adult and geriatric patients for treatment Assists in positioning, prepping, and draping of patients Understands and adheres to compliance standards as they appear in the Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct, and Conflicts of Interest Policy Demonstrates age-specific skills as required by the position Offers suggestions on ways to improve the operations of the department and reduce costs Attends all mandatory education programs Improves self-knowledge through voluntarily attending continuing education/certification classes Maintains required competency levels as identified in written exams, skills checklists, skills labs, annual safety and health requirements as well as service excellence education hours requirements Willing to cross-train to assist co-workers better and to provide maximum efficiency in the department Manages resources effective Reports equipment in need of repair to extend the life of the equipment Makes good use of time so as not to create needless overtime

Requirements

Associate's Degree in Cardiovascular Technology, Radiology, or Related Field
Radiology Tech
A graduate of a school of Cardiovascular Technology or Radiology Technology is required
Registered Cardiac Invasive Specialist (RCIS) or Radiology credential required within one year of hire
Must maintain BLS and ACLS certification
No call

Responsibilities

Perform multiple roles within the cardiac/vascular/interventional radiology lab
Participate in coronary procedures, peripheral vascular procedures, interventional radiology procedures, and device implantation
Ensure procedure rooms are adequately prepared
Stock room supplies and monitors PAR levels
Follow accrediting agency guidelines and recommendations
Participate in departmental meetings and performance improvement activities
Perform all aspects of patient care to optimize safety and reduce errors
Prepare rooms with instruments, sutures, supplies, and equipment
Carry out medical/surgical asepsis and demonstrate sterile technique
Cross-train to all primary functions involved with a case
Explain procedures to patients
Notify physician of patient pain or discomfort
Maintain an orderly and sterile instrument table
Care for and handle instruments, supplies, and equipment
Keep catheters and guide wires flushed and cleaned
Demonstrate the ability to pan the table
Handle emergency situations during high-risk procedures
Operate all equipment safely and correctly
Perform equipment calibrations and quality control measures
Operate x-ray equipment and follow radiation safety standards
Wear a radiation dosage badge
Recognize basic EKG rhythms
Maintain accurate records and documentation
Adapt procedures to meet the needs of adult and geriatric patients
Assist in positioning, prepping, and draping patients
Adhere to compliance standards
Demonstrate age-specific skills
Offer suggestions to improve operations and reduce costs
Attend mandatory education programs
Improve self-knowledge through continuing education
Maintain required competency levels
Cross-train to assist co-workers
Manage resources effectively
Report equipment in need of repair
Make good use of time to avoid overtime