Cardiovascular Technologist

Corewell Health • Grand Rapids, MI

22d • Onsite

About The Position

About this unit The Cardiac (Coronary) Cath Lab unit is a highly specialized procedural unit focusing on providing care to patients having a variety of cardiac conditions. The lab is a very fast-paced, dynamic unit, that quickly adapts to emergent situations. It consists of 5 procedure rooms, providing care for patients experiencing issues with heart failure; structural issues; peripheral circulatory issues; and coronary issues such as chest pain, STEMI(ST elevated myocardial infarction, NSTEMI(Non-ST elevated myocardial infarction). We consistently have one of the highest volumes of STEMI patients in Michigan, caring for over 300 STEMI patients per year. Our nurses become experts in caring for a large array of patients including, but not limited to, (patients with) Impellas; IABP’s; swan-ganz catheters; ECMO; management of unstable/declining patients, including medication management. Nurses learn the unique skill of caring for a patient, including monitoring, assessing, sedating, while performing the tasks of the procedure. The culture of the lab emphasizes teamwork, as well as supportive interpersonal relationships among staff members, creating a family-like environment. Staff work very closely with physicians. The atmosphere of the unit is one of collaboration and mutual respect. About Meijer Heart Center The heart and vascular systems demand extraordinary care. It begins with heart specialists who can expertly monitor your entire heart and vascular system and perform anything from a bypass to vascular surgery to a heart and lung transplant. Discover a true continuum of heart and vascular care. Through research, innovative treatments, and best practices our teams are advancing heart and vascular care for the patients we are privileged to treat. Scope of work Cardiovascular Technologists in the Cardio Invasive Cath lab maintain responsibility for preparation of the cardiac, vascular and transplant surgical suite, intraoperative handling of instruments, maintenance of the sterile field, and evaluation of changing conditions during the surgical procedures, making appropriate responses as needed. Is responsible for maintaining advanced, in-depth knowledge of vascular, cardiac and transplant procedures both pediatric and adult surgical procedures and principles related to those procedures. Integrates services with cath lab staff for procedures requiring expertise in both cath lab procedures and surgical cardiac procedures. Serves as member of the CV/PV team and be available to take team specific call for urgent/emergent cardiac, vascular and transplant cases. Attends case conferences and staff meetings in a meaningful and productive manner. Provides sterile instruments and supplies during the surgical procedure. Performs surgical sponge, needle and instrument counts. Performs pocket closures. Creates and maintains a sterile and safe environment. Prepares case tables with necessary equipment, sterile supplies, instruments, labels and medications/solutions for each surgical case.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Health Science OR Completion of Cardiovascular Technologist Program OR Completion of Radiology Technologist Program and ARRT certification
• Registered Card Inter Specialist (RCIS) - CCINT'L Cardiovascular Credentialing International required in 3 years
• AHA OR ARC Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 Days of hire required
• ACLS Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support within 180 days of hire required
• 1 year of relevant experience as a surgical technologist or 6 months CVT (cardio-thoracic/vascular/transplant) surgical technologist experience.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of the cardiac, vascular and transplant surgical suite
• Intraoperative handling of instruments
• Maintenance of the sterile field
• Evaluation of changing conditions during the surgical procedures, making appropriate responses as needed
• Maintaining advanced, in-depth knowledge of vascular, cardiac and transplant procedures both pediatric and adult surgical procedures and principles related to those procedures
• Integrates services with cath lab staff for procedures requiring expertise in both cath lab procedures and surgical cardiac procedures
• Serves as member of the CV/PV team and be available to take team specific call for urgent/emergent cardiac, vascular and transplant cases
• Attends case conferences and staff meetings in a meaningful and productive manner
• Provides sterile instruments and supplies during the surgical procedure
• Performs surgical sponge, needle and instrument counts
• Performs pocket closures
• Creates and maintains a sterile and safe environment
• Prepares case tables with necessary equipment, sterile supplies, instruments, labels and medications/solutions for each surgical case.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
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• 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, pet insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees