Lead Cardiovascular Tech

Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital • Albany, GA

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About The Position

Lead Cardiovascular Tech acts as a staff liaison and provides technical support in meeting daily operational objectives, including staffing, inventory management, charge capture management, equipment performance, preceptor, and physician support, and in meeting patient safety/practice standards and regulatory compliance requirements. Look for ways to improve and promote quality. Assists the Manager and Director as a member of the leadership team for invasive cardiology.

Requirements

• A 2-year minimum associate, or baccalaureate academic program in health science (includes, but is not limited to, cardiovascular technology, radiologic technology, respiratory therapy, exercise physiology, or EMT/Paramedic) (Required)
• 4 - 5 years Cardiac Invasive Technology Experience (Required)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) (Required)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) (Required)
• Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS), Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES), Or Radiology Tech (ARRT) (Required)

Responsibilities

• Provide first assistant and scrub function during cardiac invasive procedures.
• Set up and maintain sterile field during invasive procedures.
• Record and interpret hemodynamic data.
• Compute patient data, generate final report.
• Record and store patient data during invasive procedures.
• Operate PACS imaging system.
• Perform and assist in patient care such as, arterial sheath removal, achieve hand held arterial hemostasis and CPR.
• Assist in time out procedure and understand elements of patient safety, patient identification and procedure re-verification processes.
• Develops an individualized plan with strategies that address diagnoses.
• Provides for continuity through a plan that directs other members of the team.
• Implements the plan in a safe and timely manner.
• Documents implementation and includes changes or omissions of the identified plan.
• Consults with healthcare providers and makes referrals as appropriate.
• Utilizes appropriate community resources and systems to implement the plan.
• Documents and submits required information and data in a timely fashion.
• Clearly and accurately documents designated processes, policies, products, service offerings, etc.
• Demonstrates technical skill in using equipment appropriate for role.
• Maintains equipment in working order.
• Troubleshoots equipment problems.
• Develops expected outcomes that provide direction for continuity of care.
• Involves patient/family and other disciplines to determine expected outcomes.
• Evaluates the plan in relation to patient responses and expected outcomes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Associate degree