CARDIOVSC INV TECH REG

Covenant Health; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Covenant Health is seeking a Cardiovascular Invasive Technologist to assist cardiologists in diagnostic and interventional cardiac procedures. This full-time role at Parkwest Medical Center focuses on duties such as catheterization and hemodynamic calculations.

Ideal candidates will have at least six months of relevant experience and necessary certifications as a CCI Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist or equivalent, along with BLS and ACLS certifications.

Qualifications

• Six months experience in invasive cardiac catheterization laboratory.
• Education clinical experience for certification and/or licensure is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance in diagnostic and interventional cardiac procedures.
• Resolve complex patient management and physician issues.
• Maintain policies, procedures, and equipment quality control.
• Train new employees and students.
• Calculate hemodynamic data during catheterization.

Skills

Clinical expertise

Cardiac anatomy and physiology

Proficient in patient assessment

IABP, stents, DCA, complex PTCA's

Sterile technique

Education

Current registration as RCIS or RCES

BLS and ACLS certifications

Job description

Overview

Cardiovascular Invasive Technologist (Registered)

Full Time, 80 Hours Per Pay Period, Day Shift

Parkwest Medical Center, Covenant Health’s flagship facility in West Knoxville, serves a vibrant East Tennessee community.

Position Summary

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

Responsibilities

• Clinical expertise and knowledge of unit so that complex patient management and physician issues are resolved independently.
• Serves as a role model to others by assuming the role of the team leader, responsibilities of a preceptor, cross‑trains to other areas and provides education to the community and department.
• Maintain established policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, general safety and radiation safety standards, and equipment quality control.
• 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, Ablations, 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.
• Member of department or hospital committee with documented participation of 75%.
• Responds appropriately and timely to patients, physicians and other customers’ needs.
• Provides six (6) credit hours of in‑service training per year.
• 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.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

Qualifications

Minimum Education: None specified; however, must be sufficient to meet the standards for achievement of the below indicated license and/or certification as required by the issuing authority.

Minimum Experience: 6 (six) months experience within an invasive cardiac catheterization laboratory that performs invasive cardiac catheterization and associated procedures. Education clinical experience for certification and/or licensure is acceptable.

Licensure Requirement: Must hold current registration as a:

• CCI Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) and/or
• CCI Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES) and/or
• ARRT RT(R) - preferably with a VI or CI category designation.

Current BLS and ACLS certifications.