CV Techno Invasive, PRN, Days

Prisma Health•Seneca, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides clinical support and direction for diagnostic cardiovascular procedures. Supports the procedural team by scrubbing at the physician’s side or monitoring and documenting cases. Maintains competency in each role and uses evidence-based practices consistent with the scope of practice for a Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist or Radiologic Technologist. Performs procedures during call-back and exercises appropriate judgment using available resources. The role includes preparing patients and procedure rooms, gathering and reviewing pertinent records, assisting with pre-procedure assessment, and communicating missing information or changes in patient condition. The position supports patient education and consent, maintains infection-control and radiation-safety practices, and may circulate except for medication administration. Responsibilities also include operating applicable equipment, monitoring hemodynamics, documenting case events and ACC data, managing specimens and point-of-care testing, and responding appropriately to emergencies. The employee communicates with patients, families, physicians, and hospital personnel; supports department operations and staff development; and maintains, cleans, stocks, and reports issues with equipment and supplies. On-call services are provided on a rotating basis as required by the hiring department. This is a non-management role reporting to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.

Requirements

Associate degree and graduation from an accredited school of Radiology or Invasive Cardiovascular Technology.
ARRT certification for Radiology or RCIS certification for Invasive Cardiovascular Technology.
SCRQSA certification for team members working in South Carolina.
BLS certification.
ACLS certification.
Arrhythmia competency.
Knowledge of angiographic invasive cardiology procedures and contrast agents.
Knowledge of radiographic equipment operation and radiation safety.
Knowledge of invasive procedure supplies.
Knowledge of physiological monitoring equipment and power injectors.
Basic computer skills.

Nice To Haves

Radiology or prior cardiac catheterization laboratory experience.
ARRT CV certification.
RCIS certification.
Experience with Epic Cupid or Radiant.

Responsibilities

Gather pertinent records for procedures, including history and physical, laboratory reports, and medication records.
Assist with direct pre-procedure patient assessment within scope of practice, including review of medical and surgical history, ASA classification, NPO status, pertinent laboratory results, and sedation plan; document findings and report missing information.
Incorporate patient preferences, concerns, and special needs into the procedure process and follow infection-control policies.
Support the procedural team by scrubbing tableside or monitoring and documenting cases; may circulate, except for medication administration.
Perform inpatient and outpatient procedures with a physician order and operate applicable hospital equipment.
Maintain a safe working environment, know the location and use of emergency equipment, and take immediate appropriate action during life-threatening emergencies or crises.
Follow radiation-safety guidelines and ensure specimens are properly collected, handled, labeled, and submitted; perform point-of-care testing.
Communicate with hospital personnel, medical staff, patients, families, and outside resources verbally and in writing; use SBAR and protect confidential information.
Promptly report and document errors, incidents, or problems, and ensure the physician is informed of pertinent patient information.
Provide rotating on-call services as required by the hiring department.
Ensure patients understand and consent to procedures, contact the physician as needed, and educate patients and families about procedures, health maintenance, and expected time frames.
Serve as a resource to other staff, participate in staff meetings and in-services, and complete continuing education, CBTs, and annual competencies.
Use time, equipment, and resources effectively; if assigned the charge role, establish and maintain the daily procedure schedule according to patient and procedure priorities and physician preferences.
Anticipate physician needs, address problems, and keep physicians, patients, and families informed of schedule delays.
Clean and maintain patient-care equipment and rooms, stock supplies, document equipment cleaning, and report equipment problems or missing and damaged items.
Obtain supplies and prepare the room; assess patient condition and cooperation; practice sterile technique and conduct a surgical scrub before invasive procedures.
Wear appropriate protective coverings, respond appropriately to codes and emergencies, and demonstrate proper arterial sheath removal and management.
Accurately and promptly document case events, interpret and manage hemodynamic monitoring, identify and communicate hemodynamic changes, and accurately document ACC data fields and procedure charges.
Perform other duties as assigned.