Cardiovascular Technologist I

Saint Francis Hospital Muskogee, Inc.; Muskogee (OK); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Francis Hospital Muskogee, Inc. is seeking a Cardiovascular Technologist I to provide advanced procedural support in the cath lab, including hemodynamic monitoring, electrophysiological support, and radiologic assistance.

The role emphasizes patient care, equipment operation, data accuracy, and teamwork with physicians, RNs, and technologists. This full-time, day-shift position offers a $15,000 sign-on bonus and requires RCIS or RCIS/ARRT credentials, ARRT (R) registration, ACLS within one

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Radiologic Technology Program or RCIS credentials.
• ARRT (R) registration and ACLS within 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient care in sterile environment under physician/RN guidance.
• Assists with hemodynamic and electrophysiological monitoring.
• Operates radiologic and monitoring equipment and analyzes findings.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Detail-oriented

Education

RCIS credential / RCIS

ARRT (R) registration

Tools

Radiology equipment

EPIC data entry

Job description

Full Time Days

Sign on Bonus: $15,000 for FT positions

Schedule

• Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
• One weekend call rotation approximately every 6 weeks
• 2–3 late stay or call shifts per week, based on case volume and department needs
• No overnight weekday call at this time; however, overnight call may be implemented in the future based on program growth and operational needs

Job Summary

The Cardiovascular Technologist I provides advanced procedural support to physicians, including hemodynamic and electrophysiological monitoring and radiologic support; maintains a well-stocked and clean work environment.

Minimum Education

Completion of an accredited Radiologic Technology Program or documentation of Cardiovascular Credentialing International Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) credentials.

Licensure, Registration and/or Certification

Registration from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT - R) and/or Registration from the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (RCIS - Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist). Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification required and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification required within one year of employment in job.

Work Experience

Minimum 1 year of cardiac catheterization laboratory experience, preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Effective interpersonal, written and oral communication skills. Ability to integrate the analysis of data to discover facts or develop knowledge, concepts or interpretations. Ability to organize and prioritize work in an effective and efficient manner. Ability to be detail oriented as required in the examination of clinical and numerical data.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Performs patient care appropriate to the patient population: Assists in transporting patients to and from the department; performs appropriate patient care in a sterile environment under the guidance of the physician and RN; cross-trained to perform in two of the following: hemodynamic monitoring, electrophysiological monitoring, radiological maneuvering, scrubbing cases; assists in other areas of cardiology if needed as directed by the manager.

Operates radiologic and hemodynamic monitoring equipment: Performs departmental functions within EPIC; accurately inputs data; monitors and performs detailed analysis of findings; appropriately operates radiologic equipment according to physician needs; assists in image management; troubleshoots equipment problems and assists in training other cardiovascular technicians and RNs in monitoring and scrubbing techniques, as needed.

Operates specialized equipment according to protocols: Assists physician in using specialized equipment during procedures (i.e. IVUS, pressure wire, Thrombectomy devices, cardiac stimulator, EPT and RF sources, etc.); attends vendor in-services to learn new equipment and is a resource to other employees and physicians on proper use; supports new technology and implements protocols.

Stocking/departmental maintenance: Performs environmental scrub downs to promote an aseptic environment; assists in setting procedure rooms up each A.M. (i.e. transducers, etc.); performs any other necessary functions as deemed necessary by the CVS Manager; communicates with material coordinator/supervisor concerning supply issues.

Supports unit/hospital goals through PI and educational activities: Attends mandatory in-services and meets department education standards; accurately completes any variance reports; modifies behaviors or performance to comply with care standards and meets department requirements; aides in collection of statistics and presents findings in a logical, professional manner for process improvement; attends one departmental in-service per year.

Decision Making

Independent judgment in planning sequence of operations and making minor decisions in a complex technical or professional field.

Working Relationships

Works directly with patients and/or customers. Works with internal customers via telephone or face to face interaction. Works with external customers via telephone or face to face interaction. Works with other healthcare professionals and staff. Works frequently with individuals at Director level or above.

Special Job Dimensions

None.

Supplemental Information

This document generally describes the essential functions of the job and the physical demands required to perform the job. This compilation of essential functions and physical demands is not all inclusive nor does it prohibit the assignment of additional duties.

Cath Laboratory - Muskogee Campus Location

Muskogee, Oklahoma 74401

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EOE Protected Veterans/Disability

Saint Francis is a Catholic, not-for-profit Health system based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. We are the largest private employer in Eastern Oklahoma with over 12,000 employees, including 1,000 physicians. The health system is anchored by the 1,112-bed Saint Francis Hospital, the largest hospital in Oklahoma and the 11th largest in the nation. Our system also includes hospitals in south Tulsa, Muskogee and Vinita, as well as 110 Warren Clinic locations from Monkey Island to McAlester, northeastern Oklahoma's only children's hospital, a level IV neonatal intensive care unit, a 168-bed heart hospital, and Tulsa's leading trauma and emergency center.