CV Tech

Tenet Healthcare; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) retirement savings with company

Generous PTO

Career development opportunities

Health savings accounts

Employee Assistance program

Employee discount program

Pet insurance

Job summary

Abrazo Arizona Heart Hospital, part of Tenet Healthcare, is seeking a Technologist to provide technical, patient support and care in the Cardiac Cath Lab. You will assist physicians with invasive and noninvasive procedures, prepare rooms, operate monitoring equipment, and ensure readiness for procedures while prioritizing patient safety.

The role requires 2 years of acute care Cath Lab experience and completion of a two-year cardiovascular technology training program (or equivalent).

Qualifications

• Special Skills: Demonstrates critical thinking in relation to patient management and physician interaction.
• Minimum Requirements: 2 years experience in an acute care Cardiac Catheterization Lab or CVOR.

Responsibilities

• Assists in cleanup of room after procedures and restocking supplies.
• Positioning, prepping and draping patients for procedures with explanations to patients.
• Sets up and scrubs for procedures maintaining aseptic technique.
• Starts IVs with normal saline within scope of practice.
• Inserts arterial lines under physician supervision.
• Assists in procedures such as Left Heart Catheterization, Coronary Intervention, Pacemaker insertions, Central lines, Swan-Ganz, and more.
• Operates hemodynamic monitoring equipment and records client values.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned

Skills

Critical thinking

Education

Two-year cardiovascular technology training program

Surgical technology program

Job description

Overview

Abrazo Arizona Heart Hospital Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

At Abrazo Arizona Heart Hospital, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

Technologist providing technical, patient support, and patient care. Communicates continuously with the physician about patient condition. Assist physician with invasive and noninvasive procedures and/or surgeries. Operates equipment safely and correctly. Assesses procedure room and/or surgical suite for equipment functioning and readiness. Obtains supplies for individual cases and ensures all appropriate needs of the procedural and/or surgical team are met. Participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the cleanup of room following procedure to include appropriate disposal of used supplies,handling of instruments, returning and restocking supplies. Also, participates in restocking, resupplying and cleaning of the support areas.
• Assists in positioning, prepping and draping patients for procedures. Gives patients explanations and verbal reassurances consistently.
• Sets up and scrubs for procedures in a timely manner maintaining aseptic technique.
• Within scope of practice, starts IV's with N/S, (no medications unless RN)
• Within scope of practice, insertion of radial or brachial arterial lines under the supervision of a physician with or without intradermal Lidocaine injection.
• Sets up and assists physician with all procedures; including but not limited to : Left Heart Catheterization, Coronary Intervention, Pacemaker and AICD insertion, Central lines, Swan Ganz, Intra Aortic Balloon Pumps and Triple Lumen Catheters. (This includes transducer setup, flush, and calibration of system.) and/or peripheral vascular, endovascular and cardiac procedures and surgeries
• Within scope of practice, insertion and removal of femoral artery sheaths under the supervision of a physician
• Operates alll hemodynamic monotoring equipment including cardiac output, AVO2 and blood gas. Records all patient values, reports and maintains records according to department policies.
• Other related job tasks or responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

• Special Skills: Demonstrates critical thinking in relation to patient management and physician interaction.
• Minimum Requirements
  • Experience: 2 years experience in an acute care Cardiac Catheterization Lab or CVOR.
  • Education: Graduation from an accredited two year cardiovascular technology training program; or surgical technology program; or equivalent on the job training including a minimum three month orientation.

• Preferred Requirements
  • Certifications: Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist. (RCIS)

Organization Description

Since 1998, Abrazo Arizona Heart Hospital has served as one of the areas leading hospitals for the diagnosis and treatment of heart and vascular disease. With experienced physicians, some of the most advanced equipment and techniques available, the hospital is at the forefront of identifying solutions and utilizing research to attack and overcome heart and vascular disease. Our highly trained staff practices evidence-based treatment and provides personalized care to meet the needs of each of our patients. Join our team!

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