Per Diem Cardiovascular Technologist - Norwalk Hospital Invasive Cardio Lab - Norwalk, CT

Norwalk Hospital Association•Norwalk, CT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

At Nuvance Health, we enjoy the benefits of a two-state system as we cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcomed, respected and supported. Together, we are a team of 15,000+ strong hearts and open minds. Norwalk Hospital is a 366-bed academic and community medical center serving Fairfield County, Connecticut, and the surrounding New York Metro area. We are a Level II Trauma Center and Joint Replacement Center of Excellence, and we provide advanced cancer, heart, and neuroscience care. Our accolades include: The Leapfrog Group - Grade A for quality and patient safety, Healthgrades - America’s 50 Best Hospitals, U.S. News & World Report - high performance in heart failure treatment. At Norwalk Hospital, we prioritize the health and well-being of our team, fostering a friendly and supportive culture where collaboration and compassion are at the heart of what we do. From the moment you step through our doors, you’ll experience a sense of community that makes our hospital a truly special place to work. Our employees feel a deep connection here because we’re not just part of the community – we are its center. The invasive cardiovascular technologist, through the utilization of specialized equipment and under the direction of a qualified physician, performs procedures on patients resulting in accurate diagnosis and/or optimal treatment of congenital or acquired heart disease while maintaining maximum patient safety and comfort.

Requirements

Associates degree
BLS certification
Graduate of approved school of Radiologic Technology
CT Radiographer licensure or obtain CT Radiologic Technologist licensure within 120 days of graduation date
Responsible to maintain CE credits for ARRT and Connecticut License
Will work under supervision in accordance with the State Practice Act
Must pass licensure exam when administered on the first attempt in order to continue employment
Basic computer skills
Competent in interpreting EKG's
Competent in interpreting hemodynamic pressure tracings
Experience in endovascular, interventional and diagnostic procedures
Minimum Experience: zero to one year

Nice To Haves

Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) preferred
Knowledge of permanent pacemaker and defibrillator implants

Responsibilities

Provides assistance to hospital and medical staff by scrubbing and utilizing sterile technique in the performance of all invasive cardiovascular procedures including angioplasty. Prepares surgical trays/tables and materials for procedures.
Monitors patient's hemodynamic status and ECG, collects and enters patient information, results of oxygen saturations and cardiac outputs into physiologic monitoring system, and generates a report at completion of procedure.
During pre-procedure interview, obtains a medical history, reviews lab work for abnormal values, educates the patient and family in all aspects of procedure, and obtains an informed consent.
Prepares cath lab prior to invasive testing. Calibrates and performs all daily QA checks on radiographic, hemodynamic and other equipment used with each procedure.
Prepares and positions patient, connects all monitoring devices, performs ECG, preps access site, and documents in patient medical record.
Assists the cardiologist with arterial closure devices. Competent in sheath removal and obtaining hemostasis.
Acts as a resource to other staff members in the use and troubleshooting of complex technical equipment, instruments, and supplies.
Collects data for the ACC-NCDR and Connecticut Registry databases for cardiac catheterizations.
Participates in other duties as needed, including inventory management, cath lab QI, transporting of patients, preparing the monthly and on-call schedule, initiating IV therapy, and evaluating new products and equipment.
Responsible for on-call per monthly schedule for all emergency procedures, including diagnostic and interventional procedures, pacemaker interrogations post-surgery, and ICD deactivations and reactivations with surgery.
Achieves the organization's established expectations with regard to quality, service, teamwork, self-development, and community service.
Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
Performs other duties as assigned.