Cardiovascular Technologist 1

Wellstar Health System; Douglasville (GA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cardiovascular Technologist I at Wellstar Health System is trained to assist during diagnostic and therapeutic invasive cardiovascular procedures, focusing on adults and geriatric patients. The role involves maintaining sterile technique, patient prep, and supporting cath/EP labs while oriented to clinical and operational competencies.

Responsibilities include data entry, supply management, and teamwork with cath_EP lab staff, with on-call potential as oriented and trained.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associate or higher health-science program preferred.
• ACLS/BLS certifications will be required upon hire per policy.
• Experience or training in cardiovascular cath/EP settings is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Train to assist physician during diagnostic/therapeutic cath/EP procedures.
• Maintain sterile technique and assist with patient prep and education.
• Assist with data entry in cath lab logs and ensure accuracy.
• Support with equipment, supplies, and adherence to safety protocols.
• Be flexible with hours and participate in on-call rotations when oriented.

Skills

Cardiovascular cath procedures

Electrophysiology procedures

Patient positioning

Radiation protection

EKG interpretation

Hemodynamics

Intracardiac electrograms

Electrophysiology equipment

English communication

Teamwork

Education

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

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 Shift

Day (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.. .. 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 Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

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 Minimum Skills:

Basic knowledge of cardiovascular cath or electrophysiology procedures, patient positioning, exposure factors and radiation protection. 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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