CV Tech - Cath Lab

Tenet Healthcare • Detroit, MI

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Embark on a rewarding career with DMC Harper University Hospital. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch.

At Tenet Healthcare, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance.
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Requirements

• Associates degree in Science with a major in Cardiovascular Technology, or completion of a two year accredited Cardiovascular Technology Training Program and/or equivalent combination of education and job related experience.
• Registration with the National Board of Cardio Vascular Testing required (RCIS) or (RCES) or ARRT registered with Cardiac/Interventional (CI) or (CV) Cardiac/Vascular Radiology Certification.
• American Heart association (AHA) Basic Life Support-Healthcare Provider (BLS) certification.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification (ACLS) for employees working in adult setting or Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification (PALS) for employees working in pediatric setting.
• One or more years of direct Cardiac Cath/Peripheral Vascular/EP Lab experience required.
• Prior experience working with assessment metrics and quality improvement processes in groups, alone, with and without immediate or direct supervision.

Responsibilities

• Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures, carries out all technical aspects of cardiac procedures.
• Assesses all parameters and performance during procedures.
• Records hemodynamic/physiological waveforms and performs various hemodynamic/physiological calculations.
• Maintains equipment, supply inventory and medical inventory.
• Prepares patient for procedures and monitors patient status.
• Assists with basic and advanced life support.
• Assists in other general duties that are necessary to provide quality patient care and promote the success.
• Required to make value judgments pertaining to patient condition and safety.
• Acts as a resource to staff in the theory, practice, and operation and implementation of hemodynamic monitoring systems.
• Performs analysis of existing hemodynamic system operations and implementations, recommends and implements changes and improvements in support of System Administrator and department administration to be in compliance with CMS / JCAHO standards as well as DMC Heart Hospital/Tenant guidelines.
• Performs periodic analysis and upgrades of system to maintain data integrity and compliance.
• Under general supervision and following established procedures, operates specialty imaging equipment, including, angiograms, etc., to obtain quality images for use by physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of patients.
• Gathers necessary patient information and maintains examination records.
• Performs other duties as required to ensure optimal patient flow through the department and efficient use of equipment.
• Participates in creating Physician, Staff and Department report cards utilizing various data systems to accurately assess key metrics.
• Participates in ongoing data analysis and process improvement to maximize efficiency, reimbursement, accuracy, supply costing and overall physician, staff, administrative, and corporate satisfaction.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree