CARDIOVSC INV TECH NREG

Covenant Health; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Covenant Health Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville, TN, is seeking a Cardiovascular Invasive Technologist (Non-Registered) for the Heart Cath Lab. This full-time position supports the cardiology team performing diagnostic and interventional catheterization procedures.

The role requires basic cardiovascular knowledge, on-the-job catheterization training, and completion of an accredited program. BLS is mandatory at hire, ACLS within six months, with at least 6 months of related health experience.

Qualifications

• High School graduate with science/ anatomy coursework.
• Completion of one of the specified education routes in the Minimum Education section.

Responsibilities

• Actively participates in orientation and training of new employees and students.
• Demonstrates proficiency in complex clinical skills such as IABP, stents, DCA, complex PTCA, ablations and pacemakers.
• Demonstrates proficiency in reading cardiac anatomy and physiology, and correlating pressure wave forms and rhythm analysis.
• Assists in patient assessment, monitoring, and sterile technique as required.
• Maintains and assists with equipment and supplies in clinical areas.
• Maintains confidential patient records and reports.
• Responds to patients, physicians, and others’ needs in a timely manner.
• Delivers age-appropriate care across the lifespan and adheres to safety standards.

Skills

Cardiovascular knowledge

Patient assessment

Sterile technique

Education

Cardiovascular Technology program (accredited)

1,040 hours on-the-job catheterization training

Related programs (surgical tech, EMT, etc.)

Tools

IABP

Stents

DCA/PTCA

Ablations

Pacemakers

Job description

Overview

Cardiovascular Invasive Technologist, Non-Registered, Heart Cath Lab

Full Time, 80 Hours Per Pay Period, Day Shift

Parkwest Overview:

Parkwest Medical Center, Covenant Health’s flagship facility in West Knoxville, combines world-class cardiacexpertisewith the warmth of home in serving a vibrant East Tennessee community. Since 1973, Parkwest has grown into the region’s largest hospital in the area, offering advanced services like an all-digital catheterization lab, comprehensive breast health, emergency, and critical care.It’sconsistently ranked among Tennessee's top 10 hospitals by U.S.News & World Report and earns national recognition as a Top100 Heart Hospital, as well as an “A” safety grade from Leapfrog. As part of Covenant Health, the region’s largest employer, ParkwestMedicalCenter,marriescutting-edgetechnology with compassionate, community-centered care, earning accolades for cardiology, stroke, surgical excellence, and patient safety.

To learn more about Parkwest Medical Center and ourunits, visitCovenant Health Parkwest Medical Center Opportunities.

Position Summary:

Provides assistance to the cardiologist or cardiac surgeon in performing diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterization and angiography procedures, measuring cardiovascular parameters such as cardiac output, blood flow velocity, cardiovascular dynamics, cardiac electrophysiology parameters, intracardiac shunt detection, valve flow/valve area determinations, intracardiac pressure measurements, oximetry determination, cineangiocardiography, and the measurement and calculation of cardiac function indices. The technologist assists in all phases of catheterization procedure including insertion of the catheter, operation of various electronic instruments, and calculation of hemodynamic data.

Responsibilities

• Actively participates in the orientation and training of new employees and students.
• Demonstrates proficiency in complex clinical skills to include: IABP, stents, DCA, complex PTCA's, Alblations and Pacemakers.
• Demonstrates proficiency in cardiac anatomy and physiology, correlating pressure wave forms and rhythm analysis.
• Proficient in patient assessment, monitoring, and sterile technique as required.
• Assists in the maintenance and effective use of all equipment and supplies in the clinical areas.
• Maintains patients’ confidential records, reports, and files.
• Responds appropriately and timely to patients, physicians, and other customers’ needs.
• Demonstrates competence in performing critical skills to include appropriate delivery of care according to the age-specific needs of the entire life span.
• Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

High School graduate supplemented by coursework in science, anatomy and physiology. Candidates must have completed one of the following programs:

• 1) A Cardiovascular Technology program accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting body,
• 2) A formalized on-the-job cardiac catheterization training program consisting of at least 1,040 combined hours (6 months) of classroom and practical laboratory work,
• 3) Completion of an accredited education program such as cardiovascular technology, surgical technology, emergency medical technology, etc.

Must have upon hire and maintain BLS (and ACLS upon hire or within six (6) months).

Minimum Experience:

Six (6) months of experience in a health related field.

Licensure Requirement:

Hold a valid TN EMT (Basic, Advanced, or Licensed Paramedic in the state of TN) or CST license or meet one of the education requirements referenced above.