Cardiovascular Tech - EP

Avera; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Avera Heart Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD, is seeking a Cardiovascular Technologist for the Day Shift in our Cardiac/Vascular/EP cath lab. You will scrub, monitor, and circulate during procedures, maintain sterile technique, and support patient care from pre to post procedure while collaborating with physicians and RNs.

Requirements include RCIS/RTR credentials and at least two years of Cath Lab experience, with BLS.

Qualifications

• RCIS or RTR credential required; VI or CI credential may be required if RTR.
• At least two years of continuous clinical experience in the Cardiac Cath Lab/Special Procedures.

Responsibilities

• Scrub, monitoring, and circulating duties in the Cath lab.
• Assist professional staff before, during, and after procedures.
• Train newly assigned personnel and ensure sterile environment and radiation safety.

Education

RCIS / RTR certification

Job description

Sioux Falls, SD

Full time

R-260031367

Location

Avera Heart Hospital

Worker Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day Shift (United States of America)

At Avera Heart Hospital, you’re not just joining a workplace – you’re becoming part of a family. With more than 700 dedicated employee, we deliver care that truly makes a difference. Our commitment to excellence has earned us the distinction of being one of only a handful of hospitals nationwide – out of more than 4,000 – to achieve a double 5-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

Position Highlights

The Cardiovascular Technologist demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to age-related needs of adults and adult-geriatric patients in the Cardiac/Vascular/EP catheterization lab. This position helps to assist professional staff in providing upmost care for the Cath lab patient before, during and after the procedure. This position maintains a sterile environment, performs scrub, monitoring, and circulating duties in the Cath lab, performs routine and specialized housekeeping activities, and applies principles of asepsis, infection control, medical ethics, and ensures radiation safety utilization. This position performs in collaboration with the Physician and RN, evaluates and adjusts care to meet patient needs and goals, and assists in teaching patients and families when indicated. Provides comprehensive direct patient care and ensures a safe and comforting environment while maintaining patient confidentiality at all times. This position will also be responsible for training newly assigned personnel. Assumes, under the direction of the Laboratory, responsibility for patient specimen testing, quality control, quality improvement, and equipment maintenance.

Work Schedule

M-F 6:30 am-5:00 pm with night, weekend and holiday call rotation

Education/Experience

Graduate of an accredited school (RCIS or RTR program) required, with continuing education in specialty area preferred.

At least two years continuous clinical experience in the Cardiac Cath Lab/Special Procedures required.

Licensure/Certification

RCIS registry required or RTR registry current. If RTR, VI (Vascular Interventional Radiography) or CI (Cardiac Interventional Radiography) credential required. Must have current BLS certification or equivalent competency.

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