Registered Cardiovascular Tech Rotating Shift FT Sign on Bonus available

Trane Technologies•Detroit, MI

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 procedure parameters and performance, records hemodynamic and physiological waveforms, and performs related calculations. The role includes maintaining equipment and supply and medical inventories, preparing patients for procedures, monitoring patient status, and assisting with basic and advanced life support. The technologist makes value judgments related to patient condition and safety and supports quality patient care and efficient patient flow. The position serves as a resource to staff on the theory, practice, operation, and implementation of hemodynamic monitoring systems. It analyzes system operations, recommends and implements improvements, and periodically reviews and upgrades systems to maintain data integrity and compliance with CMS/JCAHO standards and DMC Heart Hospital/Tenant guidelines. The role also operates specialty imaging equipment, including angiograms, to obtain diagnostic images; gathers patient information and maintains examination records; and contributes to physician, staff, and department report cards and ongoing data analysis and process improvement. DMC Harper University Hospital is a specialty referral hospital with clinical expertise and research, and Centers of Excellence in neurosciences, bariatric surgery, vascular services, multidisciplinary cardiovascular services, hypertension, stroke prevention, and heart failure. The posting offers a sign-on bonus of up to $8,000, based on relevant experience.

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 (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.
One or more years of direct Cardiac Cath, Peripheral Vascular, or EP Lab experience.
Experience working with assessment metrics and quality improvement processes, independently and in groups, with or 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.
Make value judgments concerning patient condition and safety.
Serve as a resource to staff regarding hemodynamic monitoring systems and their theory, practice, operation, and implementation.
Analyze hemodynamic system operations and 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.
Operate specialty imaging equipment, including angiograms, to obtain quality images for physician diagnosis and treatment.
Gather patient information and maintain examination records.
Perform other duties to 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.