CARDIOVSC INV TECH REG

Join to apply for the CARDIOVSC INV TECH REG role at Covenant Health 3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the CARDIOVSC INV TECH REG role at Covenant Health Overview Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Technologist, Heart Cath Lab Full Time, 80 Hours Per Pay Period, Day Shift Fort Sanders Regional OverviewFort Sanders Regional Medical Center is an award-winning, certified, and accredited facility with 468 beds. As a Joint Commission Comprehensive Stroke Center, Fort Sanders offers state-of-the art care that maximizes recovery from stroke. We are also the region’s leader in technology in areas such as bariatric surgery, robotic surgery and minimally invasive spine surgery. Our door-to-balloon times for heart attack patients are below the national average, and our hip fracture center offers advanced diagnosis, surgery and recovery procedures for hip patients. OverviewRegistered Cardiovascular Invasive Technologist, Heart Cath LabFull Time, 80 Hours Per Pay Period, Day ShiftFort Sanders Regional OverviewFort Sanders Regional Medical Center is an award-winning, certified, and accredited facility with 468 beds. As a Joint Commission Comprehensive Stroke Center, Fort Sanders offers state-of-the art care that maximizes recovery from stroke. We are also the region’s leader in technology in areas such as bariatric surgery, robotic surgery and minimally invasive spine surgery. Our door-to-balloon times for heart attack patients are below the national average, and our hip fracture center offers advanced diagnosis, surgery and recovery procedures for hip patients.Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center is a member of Covenant Health , a locally-owned, non-profit health system based in Knoxville, TN, with a “patient-focused” culture. It has been recognized by Forbes Magazine as its 2020 “Best-in-State-Employer” for Tennessee. The CEO of our company, Jim VanderSteeg, attends every new employee orientation and will ask you to sign our pledge of excellence to always put patients first, strive for excellence in everything we do, and make Covenant Health the first and best choice for patients in our region. As you’d expect, we offer our employees a robust benefits package , including: offering unmatched medical insurance, tuition reimbursement; student loan repayment assistance, certification bonuses; leadership and professional development programs; an employer-matched 401(k); and a generous Combined Time Off (CTO) program.Position SummaryProvide assistance to the cardiologist or cardiac surgeon in performing diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterization and angiography procedures, measuring cardiovascular parameters such as cardiac output, blood flow velocity, cardiovascular dynamics, cardiac electrophysiology parameters, intracardiac shunt detection, valve flow/valve area determinations, intracardiac pressure measurements, oximetry determination, cineangiocardiography, and the measurement and calculation of cardiac function indices. The technologist assists in all phases of catheterization procedure including insertion of the catheter, operation of various electronic instruments and calculation of hemodynamic data.Recruiter: Jennifer Gordon || || ResponsibilitiesClinical expertise and knowledge of unit are such that complex patient management and physician issues are resolved independently. Serves as a role model to others by assuming the role of the team leader, responsibilities of a preceptor, cross-trains to other areas and provides education to the community and department. Maintain established policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, general safety and radiation safety standards, and equipment quality control. Actively participates in the orientation and training of new employees and students. Demonstrates proficiency in complex clinical skills to include; IABP, stents, DCA, complex PTCA's, Alblations and Pacemakers. Demonstrates proficiency in cardiac anatomy and physiology, correlating pressure wave forms and rhythm analysis. Proficient in patient assessment, monitoring and sterile technique as required. Assists in the maintenance and effective use of all equipment and supplies in the clinical areas. Member of department or hospital committee with documented participation of 75%. Responds appropriately and timely to patients, physicians and other customers’ needs. Provides six (6) credit hours of in-service training per year. Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested. Perform other related duties as assigned or requested QualificationsMinimum Education:None specified; however, must be sufficient to meet the standards for achievement of the below indicated license and/or certification as required by the issuing authority.Minimum Experience6 (six) months experience within an invasive cardiac catheterization laboratory that performs invasive cardiac catheterization and associated procedures. Education clinical experience for certification and/or licensure is acceptable.Licensure RequirementMust hold current registration as a:CCI Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) and/orCCI Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES) and/orARRT RT(R) - preferably with a VI or CI category designation.Current BLS and ACLS certifications. 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