Cath Lab Tech - Days

Piedmont Healthcare Inc. • Cartersville, GA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Interventional Cath Lab Cardiovascular Technician (CVT) performs direct patient care within the scope of the CVT. Performs the primary function of managing the physical environment of the patient area. Monitors and directs utilization of resources related to care of the patient. Effectively communicates pertinent information to appropriate individuals. Responsible for meeting the established policies/standards of practice for this facility. Daily use of analytical and decision-making skills. Promotes and maintains patient safety standards. Participates in Performance Improvement activities to assure continuous Quality Improvement. Maintains cultural and diversity awareness when dealing with patients, visitors, co-workers and all other customers. Promotes a supportive, teamwork-oriented environment. Fulfills departmental responsibilities with the long-range plan, mission, vision, and values of CMC.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited a RCIS program Required
• Graduate of an accredited program in nursing, respiratory, paramedic, imaging, or exercise physiology. Required
• Graduate of an accredited healthcare program in Cardiovascular Technology, Radiology, Paramedic or equivalent Required
• 1 year Healthcare Imaging, Exercise Physiology, Paramedic, Respiratory, or RN experience Required
• No experience required if a graduate of an RCIS program Required
• Based on healthcare experience (see above), applicable license. Upon Hire Required
• RCIS - Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist If a graduate of RCIS program RCIS within 2 Years Required
• RN - Registered Nurse - Georgia State Licensure and/or NLC/eNCL Multistate Licensure Upon Hire Required
• RCES - Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist Upon Hire Required
• BCLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required
• ACLS Upon Hire Required

Nice To Haves

• 2 years of experience in an acute care setting (i.e. Critical Care, Cath Lab, Radiology Special Procedures) or equivalent Preferred

Responsibilities

• Assists the physician in the performance of invasive cardiac procedures.
• Has thorough knowledge of all Cath Lab Equipment and maintenance of it and administers direct/indirect care to patients undergoing invasive cardiac procedures.
• Able to provide direct and indirect cardiovascular clinical care during established procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees