Cardiovascular Tech - EP

Avera Health; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Avera Heart Hospital is seeking a Cardiovascular Technologist for the Cath lab. The role involves assisting in procedures, maintaining sterile technique, and coordinating patient care from pre- to post-procedure in a fast-paced environment.

Required RCIS or RTR registry and at least two years of Cardiac Cath Lab experience; BLS certification is required. The schedule is Monday–Friday with call rotations, and rotating responsibilities include training new staff.

Qualifications

• 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.
• BLS certification or equivalent competency required.

Responsibilities

• Assist professional staff in the Cath lab before, during, and after procedures.
• Maintain sterile environment and perform scrub, monitoring and circulating duties.
• Provide training to newly assigned personnel and ensure patient safety and confidentiality.
• Assist in patient specimen testing, quality control, and equipment maintenance.

Skills

Cath lab procedures

Radiation safety

Sterile technique

Education

RCIS or RTR registry program

BLS certification

Job description

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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