Cardiovascular Technician

Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital; Elko (NV); On-site; USD 39,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple plans

Financial Protection & PTO

Financial & Career Growth: Tuition &

Employee Well-being programs

Professional Development opportunities

Job summary

Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital in Elko, NV is seeking a Cardiovascular Technician to support the safe performance of surgical procedures and coordinate instrument readiness in the OR. You will prepare and maintain instruments, assist the surgical team, transport to decontamination, and help ensure sterile technique while participating in on-call duties as required by the department.

Applicants should have BLS certification, an NCCT/NBSTSA Surgical Technologist credential or RN license,

Qualifications

• BLS certification completed by hospital orientation.
• Surgical technologist certification or RN license preferred.
• At least 1 year in a general OR environment.
• Proficient computer skills (MS Word).

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain surgical instruments and assist the surgical team.
• Transport to the decontamination room and ensure instrument readiness.
• Maintain sterile field and accurate instrument counts.
• Assist with instrument setup for Cath Lab procedures.
• Document patient care activities and communicate changes to staff.
• Assist with patient positioning and draping.
• Support interdepartmental coordination for patient discharge/transfer.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Minimal supervision

Work under pressure

On-call

Education

Surgical Technologist Certification (NCCT/NBSTSA)

RN license

Tools

MS Word

Job description

Your Experience Matters

Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Cardiovascular Technician joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier.

Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital

Cardiovascular Technician

Job Type: FT

Schedule: Varied

Position Summary

Functions as a Cardiovascular Technician to facilitate the safe and efficient performance of surgical procedures.

Job Requirements

Required Skills: Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Will participate in taking shared on-call and stand by as required by departmental needs.

• American Heart Association Certifications: x Basic Life Support (BLS) by completion of hospital orientation
• Surgical Technologist Certification (NCCT or NBSTSA), or RN License preferred Minimum

Work Experience: At least 1 year of experience in a general OR environment preferred. Successful incumbent will possess basic computer skills: MS Word.

Essential Functions

• Prepares and maintains surgical instruments in the OR suite and ensures their proper set-up; assists the surgical team during the surgical procedure(s). Has an understanding of the procedures been performed and can anticipate the needs of the surgeon by passing instruments and supplies during the procedure.
• Transports to the decontamination room upon completion of the surgical procedure.
• Handles instruments and supplies correctly and ensures their proper functioning.
• Responsible for all instruments, maintaining them in good working order, and assuring the availability of instruments needed to do all surgical cases.
• Maintains sterile field and counts all instruments, sponges, needles, etc., needed for each case. Has necessary knowledge and ability to ensure quality patient care during operative procedures.
• Cleans, assembles, and prepares instruments, equipment, and supplies for sterilization when needed. Follows proper sterilization processes. Participates in testing and recording of all Biotesting for the sterilizers and autoclaves in the department as needed.
• Responsible for confirming equipment while in the OR/Procedure room. Sterile field has been appropriately processed/sterilized.
• Ability to understand surgeries, instrumentation, and equipment needs of the surgeon during a surgery and ability to set up each case efficiently and effectively.
• Prepares patient skin for surgery in accordance with hospital standards.
• Assists the team during the procedure. Prepares Cath Lab for surgical operating suite with drapes, solutions, instruments, equipment, and supplies. Ensures good working order of equipment and instruments
• Assists with preparing, transporting, positioning, and draping patients. Returns equipment to proper storage and assists with between-case clean-up and preps for next cases
• Passes instruments to the physician during surgery (anticipating in the needs of the surgeon). Continually accounts for the number and location of instruments and supplies during surgery.
• Receives and processes specimens for delivery to the laboratory. Performs monitoring duties during catheterization procedures. Plans, assesses, and collaborates with other departments/hospitals to provide a continuum of care for patients upon discharge/transfer. Responsible for chart review, making sure all necessary documents for procedures are present. Documents patient assessments, patient care activities, and pain management with RN oversight.
• Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation. Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral, and spiritual/psychosocial support needs. Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.
• Demonstrates knowledge of rehabilitation exercise equipment including but not limited to treadmills, cycle ergometers, upper body ergometers, step machines, and free weights.
• Assists the RN in essential duties while performing patient care.
• Communicates with the Charge RN and Cardiac Rehab Medical Director and the patient's physician about changes in the patient's clinical condition as appropriate.
• Identifies significant arrhythmias and/or signs of patient distress and intervenes appropriately. Identifies and corrects for artifacts. Reports abnormal assessment and telemetry findings or changes in patient physical, mental, and emotional conditions to nursing staff.

What Do We Offer

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and a 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

Salary Range: $27.97 - $40.97

About Us

Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital is a 75-bed acute care hospital that offers exceptional care to Elko County and the surrounding areas of northeastern Nevada. The American College of Cardiology recognizes us as an accredited Chest Pain Center, and we believe that health care should be effective, safer, and more available to all people. We are committed to providing our patients with the highest quality, family-friendly care available.

EEOC Statement

Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

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