Invasive CV Technologist

Intermountain Healthcare Inc.; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 69,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Intermountain Health is seeking an Invasive CV Technologist to support cardiovascular procedures at St. James Hospital in Montana.

The role involves assisting physicians during angiography, catheterizations, angioplasties, stent procedures, and pacemaker insertions, with emphasis on data collection and patient safety. You will work a full-time 40-hour week with 10-hour shifts and required on-call responsibilities, contributing to a collaborative clinical team while ensuring adherence to safety

Qualifications

• Associate degree (A.A.) from a two-year college or technical school or equivalent experience.
• BLS certification required upon hire.
• ACLS certification required within 12 months of hire.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional information and regulations.
• Ability to calculate figures and apply basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to solve practical problems and interpret instructions.

Responsibilities

• Locate and maintain patient histories and label charts with iodine allergy information.
• Perform regular cleaning of equipment and accessories.
• Inspect catheters and guide wires for expiration dates; assist with stocking supplies.
• Follow radiation safety guidelines and procedures.
• Assist physicians with catheter insertions, angiography, and other procedures using sterile technique.
• Record data accurately, including measurements like ejection fraction and cardiac output.

Skills

BLS certification

ACLS certification

English proficiency

Math skills

Reasoning ability

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Assists physician in performing various cardiovascular/peripheral vascular diagnostic and interventional procedures. Through subjective sampling and/or recording, creates an easily definable foundation of data from which a correct anatomic and physiologicdiagnosis may be established for each patient. Performs appropriate procedure and obtains a record of anatomical, pathological, and/or physiological data for interpretation by a physician.

Posting Specifics

Shift Details : Full-time (40 hours), typically 10 hour shifts, call

Unit/Location: St. James Hospital

Additional Details

Are you interested in advancing your career while helping people live the healthiest lives possible?

As an Invasive CV Technologist 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.

Essential Functions

• Locates historical information on patient. Updates and maintains patient files after procedures, properly labeling charts of patients with iodine allergies.
• Performs regular cleaning of equipment, transducers, pressure injectors, and compressors.
• Inspects all catheters and guide wire supplies for expiration dates, ordering and stocking supplies as needed.
• Follows all radiation safety guidelines/procedures.
• Demonstrates ability to schedules procedures appropriate for the lab, reviewing and recording pertinent patient history and supporting clinical data.
• Using sterile technique, assists physician with catheter insertions and injections during diagnostic angiography and heart catheterization, as well as angioplasties, stent procedures, and pacemaker insertions. Uses knowledge of vascular and cardiovascular anatomy to move the table during filming to view appropriate anatomy.
• Demonstrates ability to recognize dysrhythmias and EKG changes.
• Understands pressure waveforms, and other hemodynamic data.
• Communicates current assessments of the patient's condition, or unusual and/or potentially dangerous situations to physicians and other health team members as indicated.
• Demonstrates ability to records procedure data accurately, calculating ejection fractions, and cardiac outputs.
• Has operational knowledge of balloon pump.
• Pulls sheaths.
• Maintains hemodynamic and physiologic monitor which includes network computers, digital recorders, digital backup, bedside monitors, and PACS system.
• Assists and stands-bye for cardioversions performed in the cath lab.
• Basic knowledge of laboratory data, cardiovascular pharmacology, and x-ray concepts.
• Assists in maintaining cath lab network computers including WITT and PACS.
• Reviews procedures and applies appropriate charges.

The list below is considered to be essential functions of your position and all associates within SCL Health are expected to meet the following in their day to day work:

• Be available to work as scheduled and report to work on time.
• Be available to work overtime, if needed.
• Be willing to accept supervision and work well with others.
• Be respectful of all with whom you interact and follow the SCL Health Service Behaviors.
• Be well groomed and dressed appropriately for your role.
• Be in compliance with the drug and alcohol policies
• Be sufficiently rested to perform your duties throughout the period assigned.
• Demonstrate a willingness to learn.
• Be able to communicate clearly, think clearly and concentrate on assigned tasks.
• Follows all applicable hospital policies and procedures.
• Follows policies and procedures for infection control and facility safety in accordance with regulatory guidelines.
• Follows 'Patients' Rights Policy' at all times.
• Demonstrates knowledge of information management as appropriate.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate's degree (A. A.) from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or combination of education and experience
• BLS required upon hire
• ACLS required within 12 months of upon hire
• Skills:
• LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• REASONING ABILITY Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors of ScienceRCIS
• Hearing/listening, lifting, manual dexterity, pulling/pushing, seeing, sitting, speaking, squatting/kneeling, standing, and walking

Location: St James Hospital

Work City: Butte

Work State: Montana

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. $33.25 - $53.53

We care about your well-being - mind, body, and spirit - which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

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