Cardiovascular Technician

Spectrum Health; Saint Joseph (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Corewell Health in St Joseph, MI, seeks staff to assist cardiologists in diagnostic and therapeutic cardiac procedures. You will prepare patients, provide sterile instruments, operate equipment, and document procedures accurately.

The role collaborates with the health care team to ensure high-quality patient care. The position requires an associate degree in a health care field, direct patient care experience, and knowledge of ECG tracings.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in a health care related field is required.
• Direct patient care in the acute care/hospital setting is required.
• Knowledge of ECG tracings is preferred.
• Previous procedural experience is preferred.
• CRT-BLS (AHA or ARC) within 30 days is preferred.
• CRT-ACLS within 1 year is preferred.
• CRT-PALS within 1 year is preferred if pediatric patients are involved.
• CRT-RCES or RCIS within 3 years is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and positions patient for the procedure.
• Supports and collects data to meet safety and quality expectations.
• Provides sterile instruments and supplies during diagnostic/invasive cardiac procedures.
• Assists with and operates supporting equipment for the procedure.
• Maintains documentation of the procedure for clinical, hemodynamic, billing and quality requirements.
• Administers medications under physician direction.
• Prepares room for cardiac catheterization procedures and restocks equipment.
• Communicates with patients and health care team to ensure continuity of services.

Skills

Direct patient care

ECG tracings knowledge

Education

Associate's degree in a health care related field

Tools

Recording system

Mapping system

Ultrasound system

Advanced circulatory pumps

FFR

OCT

Laser equipment

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
• Preferred CRT-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

Location and Employment Details

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

Compliance and Workplace

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.

People are at the heart of everything we do, and the inspiration for our legacy of outstanding outcomes, innovation, strong community partnerships, philanthropy and transparency.

Corewell Health is a not-for-profit health system that provides health care and coverage with an exceptional team of 60,000+ dedicated people—including more than 11,500 physicians and advanced practice providers and more than 15,000 nurses providing care and services in 22 hospitals, 300+ outpatient locations and several post-acute facilities—and Priority Health, a provider-sponsored health plan serving more than 1.2 million members. Through experience and collaboration, we are reimagining a better, more equitable model of health and wellness.