Cath Lab Technician

LifePoint Health; Elko (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital is seeking a Cardiovascular Technician on a PRN basis to support the safe and efficient performance of surgical procedures.

The role requires critical thinking, the ability to work with minimal supervision, and collaboration with the surgical team. Certifications in BLS and Surgical Tech (or RN license) are preferred, with basic MS Word skills expected.

Qualifications

• Requires 1+ year of experience in a general OR environment.
• BLS certification required by hospital orientation.
• Surgical Technologist Certification or RN license preferred.
• Proficient with MS Word and basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and maintains surgical instruments and assists the surgical team during procedures.
• Transports to decontamination room after procedures.
• Maintains sterile field and counts instruments, sponges, needles, etc.
• Ensures instruments are in good working order and available.
• Prepares Cath Lab and OR with drapes, solutions, instruments and supplies.
• Assists with patient positioning and draping; aids between-case prep.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Work with minimal supervision

Ability to work in stressful env

MS Word

Education

BLS certification (American Heart Association)

Surgical Technologist Certification (NCCT or NBSTSA)

RN License preferred

Job description

Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital

Cardiovascular Technician

Job Type: PRN

Schedule:

Your experience matters:

Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Cardiovascular Technicianjoining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

Position Summary

Functions as a Cardiovascular Technician to facilitate the safe and efficient performance of surgical procedures

Job Requirements

Required Skills: Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Will participate in taking shared on-call and stand by as required by departmental needs.

• American Heart Association Certifications: x Basic Life Support (BLS) by completion of hospital orientation
• Surgical Technologist Certification (NCCT or NBSTSA), or RN License preferred
  Minimum

Work Experience: At least 1 year of experience in a general OR environment preferred. Successful incumbent will possess basic computer skills: MS Word.

Essential Functions

• Prepares and maintains surgical instruments in the OR suite and ensures their proper set-up; assists the surgical team during the surgical procedure(s). Has an understanding of the procedures been performed and can anticipate the needs of the surgeon by passing instruments and supplies during the procedure.
• Transports to the decontamination room upon completion of the surgical procedure.
• Handles instruments and supplies correctly and ensures their proper functioning.
• Responsible for all instruments, maintaining them in good working order, and assuring the availability of instruments needed to do all surgical cases.
• Maintains sterile field and counts all instruments, sponges, needles, etc., needed for each case. Has necessary knowledge and ability to ensure quality patient care during operative procedures.
• Cleans, assembles, and prepares instruments, equipment, and supplies for sterilization when needed. Follows proper sterilization processes. Participates in testing and recording of all Biotesting for the sterilizers and autoclaves in the department as needed.
• Responsible for confirming equipment while in the OR/Procedure room. Sterile field has been appropriately processed/sterilized.
• Ability to understand surgeries, instrumentation, and equipment needs of the surgeon during a surgery and ability to set up each case efficiently and effectively.
• Prepares patient skin for surgery in accordance with hospital standards.
• Assists the team during the procedure. Prepares Cath Lab for surgical operating suite with drapes, solutions, instruments, equipment, and supplies. Ensures good working order of equipment and instruments
• Assists with preparing, transporting, positioning, and draping patients. Returns equipment to proper storage and assists with between-case clean-up and preps for next
  cases
• Passes instruments to the physician during surgery (anticipating in the needs of the surgeon). Continually accounts for the number and location of instruments and supplies during surgery.
• Receives and processes specimens for delivery to the laboratory. Performs monitoring duties during catheterization procedures.
  Plans, assesses, and collaborates with other departments/hospitals to provide a continuum of care for patients upon discharge/transfer. Responsible for chart review, making sure all necessary documents for procedures are present. Documents patient assessments, patient care activities, and pain management with RN oversight.
• Assist patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
  Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral, and spiritual/psychosocial support needs.
  Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.
• Demonstrates knowledge of rehabilitation exercise equipment, including but not limited to treadmills, cycle ergometers, upper body ergometers, step machines, and free weights.
• Assists the RN in essential duties while performing patient care.
• Communicates with the Charge RN and Cardiac Rehab Medical Director and the patient's physician about changes in the patient's clinical condition as appropriate.
• Identifies significant arrhythmias and/or signs of patient distress and intervenes appropriately. Identifies and corrects for artifacts. Reports abnormal assessment and telemetry findings or changes in patient physical, mental, and emotional conditions to nursing staff.

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