Cardiovascular Technologist 1- Cath Lab- Augusta- PT

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Hours: Part Time Days 16 Hours per week.

Job Summary:

• The Cardiovascular Technologist I is a professional without Cath lab &/or interventional experience training to assist during diagnostic and therapeutic invasive cardiovascular procedures. He/she will train to assist the physician during the procedures and operate specialized equipment in a safe and efficient manner. The Cardiovascular Technologist I is responsible for maintaining sterile technique during procedures and assisting the Cath_EP Lab Manager/Director in the maintenance of a safe and efficient environment dealing primarily with adults eighteen to sixty-five, and geriatric patients over the age of sixty-five.
• The cardiovascular technologist I may participates in the cath or EP call rotation once appropriately oriented and checked off on clinical and operational competencies.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

• Clinical Skills
• * Will train to assist the physician in the performance of facility specific cardiovascular cath and EP procedures
• * Will train function in monitoring, scrubbing, or circulating roles
• * Able to use critical thinking skills
• * Work in conjunction with interventional cardiologists, electrophysiologists, and cardiologists
• * Will train to prep and educate the patient for procedure
• * Demonstrates and understands sterile technique
• Job Responsibilities
• * Must be flexible with hours to meet departmental needs
• * Able to work scheduled and cath lab On-Call hours when allowed
• * Knows existing lines of communication and authority
• * Handles communications properly
• * Introduces self to patient and/or guardian utilizing proper scripting ie. AIDET
• * Transports patients as needed
• * Provides privacy and comfort for patient/customers
• * Assists with maintenance of departmental records, Joint Commission standards, State and Federal Regulations and performance Improvement
• * Learns how to enter data in to cath lab log and and how to verify accuracy and completeness
• * Completes necessary paperwork
• * Answers departmental phone using proper scripting
• * Maintains stock levels and outdates
• * Maintain current License and BLS/ACLS certifications
• * Works as a team with other cath_EP lab staff to obtain the best possible outcome
• * Performs any other duties as needed when asks by leadership
• * Prepares necessary supplies and equipment for procedure
• Quality and Patient Safety
• * Verifies patient ID using 2 patient identifiers, i.e.. Armband, DOB, verbal identification
• * Verifies front of patient chart for same/similar name sticker
• * Verifies Written Order and Consent, seeks clarification if order or consent unclear
• * Uses and understands preprocedural verification/ time out form
• * Understands and complies with site/ side marking when indicated
• Patient Education
• * Will train to provide patient, family/support system education
• * Will train to learn how to provide patient education as it relates to their procedure, including preparing the patient for future procedures and/or transfer to another facility
• * Will train to provide post procedural home care instructions as needed
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Required Minimum Education:

High School Diploma / GED General or Associates Health Science-Preferred or Accredited Program Radiologic Science-Preferred or Bachelors Health Science-Preferred

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):

All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.

• •ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or ARC-ALS - Amer Red Cross Advanced Life Support or ACLS-I - ACLS - Instructor or ACLS-P - ACLS-Provisional (180 Days) within 180 Days
• •BLS - Basic Life Support or ARC-BLS - Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor

Additional License(s) and Certification(s):

Required Minimum Experience:

• Minimum 1 year Work experience in a medical setting one year of relevant experience with a associate degree or higher Required or
• Minimum 1 year one year of specific experience in a medical setting (i.e. LPN, RT, EMT/Paramedic) with high school diploma Required

Required Minimum Skills:

• Basic knowledge of cardiovascular cath or electrophysiology procedures, patient positioning, exposure factors and radiation protection.
• Required special/advanced procedure registry as outline above.
• Basic knowledge of electrocardiography, coronary heart disease, cardiac anatomy and physiology preferred with EKG interpretation.
• Basic knowledge of hemodynamics, intracardiac electrograms, and electrophysiology equipment.
• Ability to react quickly to emergency patient care situations Ability to maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, patients, families and physicians.
• The individual must be able to communicate and understand verbal and written English language and display a positive attitude.

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