CV Tech - Cath Lab

Detroit Medical Center; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Detroit Medical Center (DMC) Harper University Hospital is seeking a qualified Cardiology/Cardivasc/Cath Lab professional to perform complex hemodynamic procedures and data management under supervision.

Responsibilities include patient preparation, monitoring, imaging system operation, and contribution to quality improvement initiatives. Requires Cardiovascular Tech education and relevant certifications, with a Day shift in Detroit, MI.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Science with a major in Cardiovascular Technology or an equivalent program/experience.
• Registration required: NBCRTS RCIS/RCES or ARRT with CI/CV Cardiac/Vascular Certification.
• AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers.
• ACLS or PALS certification depending on setting.

Responsibilities

• Record hemodynamic/physiological waveforms and perform related calculations; maintain equipment and inventories.
• Prepare patients for procedures and monitor status.
• Assist with basic and advanced life support and other duties to ensure quality patient care and safety.
• Serve as a resource to staff on theory, practice, and operation of hemodynamic monitoring systems.
• Analyze and upgrade systems to maintain data integrity and CMS/JCAHO/compliance; support imaging tasks to obtain quality diagnostic images.
• Gather patient information and maintain examination records; ensure efficient patient flow and equipment use.
• Participate in creating physician, staff and department reports and KPI metrics.
• Engage in data analysis and process improvements for efficiency and reimbursement.

Skills

Cardiac Cath/EP Lab experience

Education

Associates degree in Science with Cardiovascular Technology

NBCRTS/RCIS or RCES or ARRT CI/CV Cardiac/Vascular Certification

AHA BLS certification

ACLS or PALS certification

Job description

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 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 (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

• 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.
• 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.
• American Heart association (AHA) Basic Life Support-Healthcare Provider (BLS) certification.
• 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.
• One or more years of direct Cardiac Cath/Peripheral Vascular/EP Lab experience required.
• 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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Job Details

Job: Cardiology/Cardivasc/Cath Lab

Primary Location: Detroit, Michigan

Facility: DMC Harper University/Hutzel Women's Hospital

Job Type: Full Time

Shift Type: Day

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

Tenet participates in the E-Verify program. Follow the link below for additional information.

E-Verify: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify

The employment practices of Tenet Healthcare and its companies comply with all applicable laws and regulations.

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Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.