Invasive CV Technologist

Intermountain Healthcare Inc.; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Intermountain Health in Montana is seeking an Invasive CV Technologist to assist physicians during cardiovascular procedures, collect data, and support the lab team in angiography and cath lab interventions.

You will handle equipment, monitor hemodynamics, and ensure safety and accuracy of records, while collaborating with physicians and nurses. This full-time position at St. James Hospital offers opportunities for professional growth and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to present information clearly.
• Ability to solve practical problems and interpret instructions in various formats.

Responsibilities

• Assist physician with catheter insertions and interventions in diagnostic angiography and cath lab.
• Operate and maintain lab equipment and monitors per safety guidelines.
• Schedule procedures and review patient history with clinical data.
• Record data accurately, calculate ejection fractions and cardiac outputs.
• Maintain cath lab networking systems and data records.

Skills

LANGUAGE SKILLS

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

REASONING ABILITY

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

Bachelor of Science RCIS

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.

Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package

By applying for a position with Intermountain, I acknowledge that I will comply with all applicable Intermountain policies and expectations. If applying for a remote or hybrid role, this includes remote work expectations related to confidentiality, information security, work schedules, conflicts of interest, and use of company equipment. I further acknowledge that outside employment or activities may not interfere with job responsibilities or create a conflict of interest with Intermountain. Actual or reasonably perceived conflicts may be grounds for disqualification from consideration or, if hired, corrective action up to and including termination of employment.

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