Invasive Cardiovascular Technologist in Training

Intermountain Healthcare Inc.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$20,000 sign-on bonus

Job summary

Intermountain Health at Saint Joseph Hospital is seeking an Invasive Cardiovascular Technologist in Training to support cardiac catheterization procedures under supervision. You will develop patient assessment, monitoring and procedural skills, following the Scope of Practice and safety guidelines.

As you train, you’ll assist as circulating, scrub or monitoring tech, learn about devices and imaging, document events accurately, and collaborate with a caring team dedicated to patient wellbeing and

Qualifications

• Current applicable license or certification in state of practice.
• BLS for healthcare providers.
• ACLS required prior to working on-call.
• Demonstrated clinical experience, e.g., LPN, Respiratory Therapist, EKG tech, or Radiology Tech.

Responsibilities

• Participate in procedure room preparation and post-procedure turnaround, and inventory control.
• Develop patient assessment and monitoring to inform physician of deviations during the procedure.
• Develop knowledge of cardiopulmonary pathophysiology and treatment options.
• Learn invasive, diagnostic and interventional supplies and proper use.
• Assist as circulating tech, scrub tech, or monitoring tech per policies.
• Understand x-ray generation, safety and imaging equipment operation.
• Make hemodynamic recordings, calculations and interpretations.
• Provide patient education and emotional support; document procedures accurately.
• Develop skills operating, calibrating and troubleshooting equipment in the cath lab.

Skills

Patient Assessment and Monitoring

Cardiopulmonary Pathophysiology

Procedural Assistance

Patient Education

Equipment Operation and Troublesh o 2

Critical Thinking

Taking Initiative

Problem-solving

Health Language Fluency

Communication and Collaboration

Education

Current applicable license or certification in state of practice.

Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers.

ACLS required prior to working on-call.

Job description

Job Description

During completion of training, the CV Invasive Specialist performs duties necessary for cardiac catheterization procedures at a technical and professional level requiring proctoring and supervision of technical detail. Performs a variety of technical procedures that require supervised judgment. Assumes responsibility and initiative for designated areas and procedures as required under the direction of assigned mentor. Follows Society of Invasive Cardiovascular Professionals Scope of Practice. An RN will be present to supervise the care of patients during moderate sedation.

During completion of training, the CV Invasive Specialist performs duties necessary for cardiac catheterization procedures at a technical and professional level requiring proctoring and supervision of technical detail. Performs a variety of technical procedures that require supervised judgment. Assumes responsibility and initiative for designated areas and procedures as required under the direction of assigned mentor. Follows Society of Invasive Cardiovascular Professionals Scope of Practice. An RN will be present to supervise the care of patients during moderate sedation. To show our commitment to you and to assist with your transition into our organization, we will also offer a $20,000 sign on bonus, if applicable.

Posting Specifics

Shift Details: Full-time (40 Hours), Variable, 10-hour days (4/10's), on call shifts.

Unit/Location: Saint Joseph Hospital

Please review Minimum Qualifications listed below before applying.

Are you interested in advancing your career while helping people live the healthiest lives possible? As an Invasive Cardiovascular Technologist in Training at Intermountain Health, you will play a vital role in supporting our clinical team, ensuring our patients receive the best care. At Intermountain, you will be part of a team that values career advancement, innovation and collaboration, where your skills are valued, and your contributions make a lasting impact.

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Essential Functions

• Participate in procedure room preparation and post procedure turn around, and inventory control.
• Develop patient assessment and monitoring skills to inform the physician of deviations from normal criteria throughout the procedure.
• Develop a knowledge base of cardiopulmonary pathophysiology, pharmacology, anatomic anomalies, and specific treatment options.
• Develop specific knowledge of invasive, diagnostic and interventional supplies, appropriate indications and applications, and proper use and deployment techniques.
• Develop an understanding of and begin to provide procedural assistance as a circulating tech, scrub tech, or monitoring tech, according to cath lab policies and procedures and Scope of Practice documents.
• Develop an understanding of the principles of x-ray generation, safety, and the operation of imaging equipment.
• Make hemodynamic recordings, calculations, and interpretations.
• Provide patient education and emotional support for both patient and family members as needed.
• Provide thorough and accurate documentation of each procedure and associated events.
• Develop skills in operating, calibrating and troubleshooting all equipment in the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory.

Skills

• Patient Assessment and Monitoring
• Cardiopulmonary Pathophysiology
• Procedural Assistance
• Patient Education
• Equipment Operation and Troubleshooting
• Critical Thinking
• Taking Initiative
• Problem-solving
• Health Language Fluency
• Communication and Collaboration

Minimum Qualifications

• Current applicable license or certification in state of practice.
• and -
• Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers.
• and -
• ACLS required prior to working on-call.
• and -
• Demonstrated relevant clinical experience, which may include work as an LPN, Respiratory Therapist, EKG, tech, or Radiology Tech.

Physical Requirements

• Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.
• Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.
• Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.
• Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.
• Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc.)
• May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.