Cardiovascular Technician

Corewell Health; Saint Joseph (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

On-demand pay

Discounts directory

Identity theft protection

Retirement plan with match

Job summary

Corewell Health seeks a skilled professional to assist the cardiologist in performing cardiac procedures for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes, aiding in both function and rhythm of the heart. You will manage patient prep, data collection, and instrument handling to support safe, quality care during procedures.

Responsibilities include preparing the room, assisting with equipment, maintaining documentation, and effective coordination with the health-care team and patients throughout the

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree health care related field required.
• Direct patient care in acute care/hospital setting preferred.
• Knowledge of ECG tracings preferred.
• CRT-BLS (AHA) within 30 days required.
• CRT-BLS (ARC) within 30 days required.
• CRT-ACLS within 1 year required.
• CRT-PALS if pediatric patients required within 1 year.
• CRT-Reg Card Elect Specialist RCES within 3 years required.
• CRT-Reg Card Inter Specialist RCIS within 3 years required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and positions patient for the procedure.
• Supports and collects necessary data to ensure safety and quality.
• Provides sterile instruments and supplies during procedures.
• Assists with and operates equipment used in procedures.
• Maintains documentation for clinical, hemodynamic, billing and quality needs.
• Administers medications under physician direction.
• Prepares room and cleans up after catheterization procedures.
• Communicates with patients and health-care team to ensure continuity of care.

Skills

ECG tracings

Direct patient care

Team collaboration

Education

Associate’s Degree health care related field

Direct patient care experience

ECG tracings knowledge

BLS (AHA)

BLS (ARC)

ACLS (AHA)

PALS (AHA)

RCES

RCIS

Job description

Job Summary

Accountable for assisting the cardiologist in performing cardiac procedures for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. These diagnostic and therapeutic procedures support enhanced function of the circulation and electric pathways of the heart.

Essential Functions

• Prepares and positions patient for the procedure.
• Supports and collects necessary data to ensure the safety and quality expectations are met for the patient and the team.
• Provides sterile instruments and supplies during the diagnostic and invasive cardiac procedures.
• Assists with and operates supporting equipment needed for procedure. Equipment may include recording system, mapping system, ultrasound system, advanced circulatory pumps, FFR, OCT, laser equipment and other equipment as needed.
• Maintains documentation of the procedure for accurate clinical, hemodynamic, billing and quality requirements.
• Administers medications under the immediate direction of the physician.
• Prepares room for cardiac catheterization procedures, restocks room as necessary, and cleans and prepares equipment, stretchers, work areas and reusable supplies, returning unneeded equipment to appropriate area.
• Communicates and collaborates with patients and other members of the health care team in order to ensure continuity and coordination of services.

Qualifications

Required

• Required Associate’s Degree health care related field
• Direct patient care in the acute care/hospital setting Preferred
• Knowledge of ECG tracings Preferred
• Previous procedural experience PreferredCRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association 30 Days required Or
• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross 30 Days required
• CRT-Adv Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - AHA American Heart Association 1 Year required
• CRT-Pediatric Adv Life Support (PALS) - AHA American Heart Association If working with pediatric patients 1 Year required
• CRT-Reg Card Elect Specialist (RCES) - CCINT’L Cardiovascular Credentialing International 3 Yrs required Or
• CRT-Reg Card Inter Specialist (RCIS) - CCINT’L Cardiovascular Credentialing International 3 Yrs required

About Corewell Health

As a team member at Corewell Health, you will play an essential role in delivering personalized health care to our patients, members and our communities. We are committed to cultivating and investing in YOU. Our top-notch teams are comprised of collaborators, leaders and innovators that continue to build on one shared mission statement - to improve health, instill humanity and inspire hope. Join a nationally recognized health system with an ambitious vision of continued advancement and excellence.

How Corewell Health cares for you

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Primary Location

SITE - Lakeland Hospital St Joseph - 1234 Napier Ave - St Joseph

Department Name

Invasive Lab Cath St Joseph - Niles and St Joseph Hosp

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

Hours of Work

6:00 a.m to 4:00 p.m.

Days Worked

Variable

Weekend Frequency

On-call weekends

Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community.

We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category.

We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.

Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization.

As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other.

From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do.

We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.