Registered Cardiovascular Tech FT Days Sign on Bonus available

Trane Technologies•Detroit, MI

13h

About The Position

Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures, the Registered Cardiovascular Tech carries out the technical aspects of cardiac procedures, assesses parameters and performance during procedures, and records hemodynamic and physiological waveforms and calculations. The role maintains equipment and supply and medical inventories, prepares patients for procedures, monitors their status, and assists with basic and advanced life support. It also includes making judgments related to patient condition and safety and providing staff support on the theory, practice, operation, and implementation of hemodynamic monitoring systems. The technician analyzes and improves hemodynamic system operations and implementations, supporting the System Administrator and department administration in meeting CMS/JCAHO standards and DMC Heart Hospital/Tenant guidelines. The role performs periodic system analysis and upgrades to maintain data integrity and compliance. It operates specialty imaging equipment, including angiograms, to obtain diagnostic images; gathers patient information and maintains examination records; and performs other duties to support patient flow and efficient equipment use. The position participates in creating physician, staff, and department report cards using data systems, and in ongoing data analysis and process improvement to improve efficiency, reimbursement, accuracy, supply costs, and satisfaction among physicians, staff, administrators, and the corporation.

Requirements

Associate degree in Science with a major in Cardiovascular Technology, completion of a two-year accredited Cardiovascular Technology Training Program, or an equivalent combination of education and job-related experience.
Registration with the National Board of Cardiovascular Testing as RCIS or RCES, or ARRT registration with Cardiac/Interventional (CI) or Cardiac/Vascular Radiology (CV) certification.
American Heart Association Basic Life Support–Healthcare Provider (BLS) certification.
ACLS certification for employees working in an adult setting, or PALS certification for employees working in a pediatric setting.
At least one year of direct Cardiac Cath, Peripheral Vascular, or EP Lab experience.
Experience working with assessment metrics and quality improvement processes, individually and in groups, with and without immediate or direct supervision.

Responsibilities

Carry out the technical aspects of cardiac procedures and assess parameters and performance during procedures.
Record hemodynamic and physiological waveforms and perform related calculations.
Maintain equipment and supply and medical inventories.
Prepare patients for procedures and monitor their status.
Assist with basic and advanced life support and perform other duties that support quality patient care.
Make judgments pertaining to patient condition and safety.
Serve as a resource to staff regarding hemodynamic monitoring systems, including their theory, practice, operation, and implementation.
Analyze existing hemodynamic system operations and implementations; recommend and implement changes and improvements in support of the System Administrator and department administration.
Perform periodic system analysis and upgrades to maintain data integrity and compliance with CMS/JCAHO standards and DMC Heart Hospital/Tenant guidelines.
Operate specialty imaging equipment, including angiograms, to obtain quality images for physicians.
Gather patient information and maintain examination records.
Support optimal patient flow and efficient use of equipment.
Participate in creating physician, staff, and department report cards using data systems to assess key metrics.
Participate in data analysis and process improvement to improve efficiency, reimbursement, accuracy, supply costing, and stakeholder satisfaction.