CV Tech - Cath Lab

Tenet Healthcare; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) match

PTO

Career development

HSA

Employee discounts

Pet insurance

Job summary

Tenet Healthcare's DMC Harper University Hospital in Detroit is seeking a Laboratory and Clinical Technician for cardiovascular procedures. The role includes recording waveforms, preparing patients, and assisting in life support, with a sign-on bonus up to $8,000 based on experience.

The ideal candidate has an associate degree in Cardiovascular Technology, relevant certifications, BLS, and 1+ year lab experience. Strong focus on quality improvement and compliance with CMS/JCAHO standards.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or equivalent in Cardiovascular Technology.
• Certification required: RCIS/RCES or ARRT CI/CV.
• BLS required; ACLS or PALS preferred.
• 1+ year direct cardiac lab experience.
• Experience with quality improvement and CMS/JCAHO compliance.

Responsibilities

• Record hemodynamic/physiological waveforms and perform calculations.
• Prepare patients and monitor status during procedures.
• Assist with life support and other duties for quality patient care.
• Serve as a resource on hemodynamic monitoring systems.
• Analyze system operations and implement CMS/JCAHO-compliant changes.
• Operate imaging equipment to obtain quality diagnostic images.
• Gather patient information and maintain exam records.
• Contribute to reports and process improvements.

Skills

Quality improvement

Data interpretation

Equipment operation

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree in Cardiovascular Technology

Cardiovascular Certification (RCIS/RCES or CI/CV)

AHA Basic Life Support (BLS)

ACLS or PALS certification

1+ year Cardiac Cath/Peripheral Vascular/EP Lab experience

Job description

Job Description

Description

Description :

**Up to $8,000 Sign on Bonus, based on relevant experience**

Embark on a rewarding career with DMC Harper University Hospital. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch.

Benefits Statement

At Tenet Healthcare, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why 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 (PTO)
• 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

Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures, carries out all technical aspects of cardiac procedures. Assesses all parameters and performance during procedures.

• Records hemodynamic/physiological waveforms and performs various hemodynamic/physiological calculations. Maintains equipment, supply inventory and medical inventory.
• Prepares patient for procedures and monitors patient status.
• Assists with basic and advanced life support. Assists in other general duties that are necessary to provide quality patient care and promote the success. Required to make value judgments pertaining to patient condition and safety.
• Acts as a resource to staff in the theory, practice, and operation and implementation of hemodynamic monitoring systems.
• Performs analysis of existing hemodynamic system operations and implementations, recommends and implements changes and improvements in support of System Administrator and department administration to be in compliance with CMS / JCAHO standards as well as DMC Heart Hospital/Tenant guidelines.
• Performs periodic analysis and upgrades of system to maintain data integrity and compliance. Under general supervision and following established procedures, operates specialty imaging equipment, including, angiograms, etc., to obtain quality images for use by physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of patients.
• Gathers necessary patient information and maintains examination records. Performs other duties as required to ensure optimal patient flow through the department and efficient use of equipment.
• Participates in creating Physician, Staff and Department report cards utilizing various data systems to accurately assess key metrics.
• Participates in ongoing data analysis and process improvement to maximize efficiency, reimbursement, accuracy, supply costing and overall physician, staff, administrative, and corporate satisfaction.

Qualifications

1. Associates degree in Science with a major in Cardiovascular Technology, or completion of a two year accredited Cardiovascular Technology Training Program and/or equivalent combination of education and job related experience.

2. Registration with the National Board of Cardio Vascular Testing required (RCIS) or (RCES) or ARRT registered with Cardiac/Interventional (CI) or (CV) Cardiac/Vascular Radiology Certification.

3. American Heart association (AHA) Basic Life Support-Healthcare Provider (BLS) certification.

4. Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification (ACLS) for employees working in adult setting or Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification (PALS) for employees working in pediatric setting.

5. One or more years of direct Cardiac Cath/Peripheral Vascular/EP Lab experience required.

6. Prior experience working with assessment metrics and quality improvement processes in groups, alone, with and without immediate or direct supervision.

Facility Description

DMC Harper University Hospital has distinguished itself in surgery and medicine and is known for its clinical expertise and innovative research. A specialty referral hospital, Harper has established Centers of Excellence in neurosciences, bariatric surgery, vascular services, multidisciplinary cardiovascular services, hypertension, stroke prevention and heart failure.

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Laboratory and Clinical Technicians

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