Cardiovascular Technologist-Neuro/Cath Lab (Internal Traveler)

Saint Francis Hospital, Inc.; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 87,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differentials

Overtime pay

Job summary

Saint Francis Hospital, Inc. in Tulsa, OK seeks a Cardiovascular Technologist I to provide advanced procedural support in the Cath Lab, including hemodynamic and electrophysiological monitoring and radiologic assistance.

The role requires ARRT (R) and RCIS credentials, CPR and ACLS within one year, and at least one year of cath lab experience preferred; you will operate EPIC, assist with special equipment (IVUS, pressure wire, thrombectomy devices), and help maintain a sterile, efficient

Qualifications

• Accredited radiologic technology program completion or RCIS credential.
• ARRT (R) registration or RCIS registration.
• ACLS certification within one year.

Responsibilities

• Assist in hemodynamic monitoring, electrophysiological monitoring, radiologic maneuvering, and scrubbing.
• Operate radiologic and hemodynamic monitoring equipment and input data in EPIC.
• Use specialized equipment during procedures (IVUS, pressure wire, thrombectomy devices, etc.).
• Maintain aseptic environment and prepare rooms each morning.
• Participate in PI activities and department education; prepare variance reports.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Data analysis

Organization

Attention to detail

Education

Radiologic Technology Program completion

RCIS credential

Tools

EPIC

Radiologic equipment

Job description

This position is ECB status – requires a minimum number of worked hours per month as needed by the department; limited benefit offerings. Variable New Pay Rate! $70/hour Shift: M-F (4x10s, 7a-530p), Weekday call 530p-7a, Weekends call 7a-7p Experience: Preferred 1 year experience in Cath, IR, Neuro 26- week assignment with possible extension per admin approval Eligible for shift differentials and overtime No additional incentive dollars apply.

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

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 - Yale Campus Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma 74136 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.