Cardiovascular Technologist 1

Wellstar Health Systems; Douglasville (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar Health Systems in Georgia seeks a Cardiovascular Technologist I to assist during diagnostic and therapeutic cardiovascular procedures, with training in cath lab and EP roles. Responsibilities include prepping patients, maintaining sterile technique, and supporting clinicians in high-acuity settings.

The role requires ACLS/BLS certifications and a high school diploma, with preferred associate degree in Health Science.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of cardiovascular cath or electrophysiology procedures.
• Ability to maintain sterile technique and operate in a cath/EP lab.
• Strong communication in English with patients and team.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians during diagnostic and therapeutic cardiovascular procedures.
• Monitor, scrub, or circulate as trained.
• Prepare patients and educate on procedures per AIDET scripting.
• Maintain records and ensure compliance with Joint Commission standards.

Skills

Cardiovascular procedures

Sterile technique

English communication

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Associate degree in Health Science

Job description

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.

Work ShiftDay (United States of America)Job Summary:

The Cardiovascular Technologist I is a professional without Cath lab &/or interventional experience training to assist during diagnostic and therapeutic invasive cardiovascular procedures. He/she will train to assist the physician during the procedures and operate specialized equipment in a safe and efficient manner. The Cardiovascular Technologist I is responsible for maintaining sterile technique during procedures and assisting the Cath_EP Lab Manager/Director in the maintenance of a safe and efficient environment dealing primarily with adults eighteen to sixty-five, and geriatric patients over the age of sixty-five. The cardiovascular technologist I may participates in the cath or EP call rotation once appropriately oriented and checked off on clinical and operational competencies.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

Clinical Skills:

• Will train to assist the physician in the performance of facility specific cardiovascular cath and EP procedures
• Will train function in monitoring, scrubbing, or circulating roles
• Able to use critical thinking skills
• Work in conjunction with interventional cardiologists, electrophysiologists, and cardiologists
• Will train to prep and educate the patient for procedure
• Demonstrates and understands sterile technique

Job Responsibilities:

• Must be flexible with hours to meet departmental needs
• Able to work scheduled and cath lab On-Call hours when allowed
• Knows existing lines of communication and authority
• Handles communications properly
• Introduces self to patient and/or guardian utilizing proper scripting ie. AIDET
• Transports patients as needed
• Provides privacy and comfort for patient/customers
• Assists with maintenance of departmental records, Joint Commission standards, State and Federal Regulations and performance Improvement
• Learns how to enter data in to cath lab log and and how to verify accuracy and completeness
• Completes necessary paperwork
• Answers departmental phone using proper scripting
• Maintains stock levels and outdates
• Maintain current License and BLS/ACLS certifications
• Works as a team with other cath_EP lab staff to obtain the best possible outcome
• Performs any other duties as needed when asks by leadership
• Prepares necessary supplies and equipment for procedure

Quality and Patient Safety:

• Verifies patient ID using 2 patient identifiers, i.e.. Armband, DOB, verbal identification
• Verifies front of patient chart for same/similar name sticker
• Verifies Written Order and Consent, seeks clarification if order or consent unclear
• Uses and understands preprocedural verification/ time out form
• Understands and complies with site/ side marking when indicated

Patient Education:

• Will train to provide patient, family/support system education
• Will train to learn how to provide patient education as it relates to their procedure, including preparing the patient for future procedures and/or transfer to another facility
• Will train to provide post procedural home care instructions as needed Performs other duties as assigned

Required Minimum Education:

• High School Diploma / GED General or Associates Health Science-Preferred or Accredited Program
• Radiologic Science-Preferred or Bachelors Health Science-Preferred

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):

• All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or ARC-ALS - Amer Red Cross Advanced Life Support or ACLS-I - ACLS - Instructor or ACLS-P - ACLS-Provisional (180 Days) within 180 Days
• BLS - Basic Life Support or ARC-BLS - Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor

Required Minimum Experience:

• Minimum 1 year Work experience in a medical setting one year of relevant experience with a associate degree or higher Required or Minimum 1 year one year of specific experience in a medical setting (i.e. LPN, RT, EMT/Paramedic) with high school diploma Required Required

Required Minimum Skills:

• Basic knowledge of cardiovascular cath or electrophysiology procedures, patient positioning, exposure factors and radiation protection.
• Required special/advanced procedure registry as outline above.
• Basic knowledge of electrocardiography, coronary heart disease, cardiac anatomy and physiology preferred with EKG interpretation.
• Basic knowledge of hemodynamics, intracardiac electrograms, and electrophysiology equipment.
• Ability to react quickly to emergency patient care situations
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, patients, families and physicians.
• The individual must be able to communicate and understand verbal and written English language and display a positive attitude.

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