Cardiovascular Tech - EP

Avera Health; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Avera Heart Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD is seeking a Cardiovascular Technologist for the Cath lab team. You will scrub, monitor, and circulate during procedures, maintain sterile conditions, and support clinicians before, during, and after interventions.

The position requires RCIS or RTR training, a minimum of two years in Cardiac Cath Lab/Special Procedures, and current BLS certification. RTR holders must have VI or CI credentials.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited RCIS or RTR program; continuing education in specialty area preferred.
• At least two years continuous clinical experience in the Cardiac Cath Lab / Special Procedures.
• RCIS registry required or RTR registry current; VI or CI credential if RTR.
• Current BLS certification or equivalent competency.

Responsibilities

• Scrub, monitoring, and circulating duties in the Cath lab.
• Maintain a sterile environment and apply asepsis principles.
• Assist in teaching patients and families when indicated.
• Train newly assigned personnel.
• Assume responsibility for patient specimen testing, quality control, and equipment maintenance.

Education

RCIS or RTR program graduate

Job description

Location: Sioux Falls, SD 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

Position Summary: 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.

At Avera, the way you are treated as an employee translates into the compassionate care you deliver to patients and team members.

Because we consider health care a ministry, you can live out your faith, uphold the dignity and respect of all persons while not compromising high-quality services.

Join us in making a positive impact on moving health forward.