Cardiovascular Tech - EP | Avera Heart Hospital

Sioux Center Health; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cardiovascular Technologist role at Avera Heart Hospital focuses on adult and adult-geriatric patient care in the Cardiac/Vascular/EP cath lab, performing scrub, monitoring, and circulating duties to maintain a sterile environment and patient safety.

Work hours are Mon-Fri, 6:30 am–5:00 pm with on-call rotations. Requires RCIS or RTR program graduate, at least two years in the Cath Lab, and current BLS certification. Collaboration with physicians and nurses is essential.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in the Cardiac Cath Lab before, during and after procedures.
• Maintain sterile environment and apply asepsis principles.
• Assist in training newly assigned personnel.
• Collaborate with physicians and RNs to meet patient goals and ensure safety.
• Support radiation safety and quality control in the lab.

Skills

Sterile technique

Asepsis & infection control

Radiation safety

Cath lab assist

Team collaboration

Education

RCIS or RTR program

Tools

BLS certification

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.