Invasive CV Technologist

16200 St James Healthcare; United States; On-site; USD 95,275,000 - 153,385,000; Full time

Job summary

Intermountain Health's St. James Hospital in Montana seeks aCath Lab professional to assist physicians in diagnostic and interventional cardiovascular procedures. You will prepare patients, maintain records, and support complex imaging and monitoring systems.

The role requires handling radiological safety, data accuracy, and clear communication with the health team.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent required.
• BLS certification required; ACLS within 12 months.
• Follows all hospital policies, infection control and safety rules.

Responsibilities

• Assist physician with catheter insertions and interventional procedures.
• Maintain hemodynamic monitoring and accurately record data.
• Ensure equipment readiness and safety compliance in the lab.
• Communicate patient status and any concerns to the medical team.

Skills

Reading & interpretation

Data recording accuracy

Hemodynamics understanding

EKG interpretation

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

BLS certification

ACLS certification within 12 months

Tools

PACs system

WITT system

Digital recorders

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 physiologic diagnosis 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.

Shift Details: Full-time (40 hours), typically 10 hour shifts, call. Unit/Location: St. James Hospital.

Essential Functions

• 1. Locates historical information on patient. Updates and maintains patient files after procedures, properly labeling charts of patients with iodine allergies.
• 2. Performs regular cleaning of equipment, transducers, pressure injectors, and compressors.
• 3. Inspects all catheters and guide wire supplies for expiration dates, ordering and stocking supplies as needed.
• 4. Follows all radiation safety guidelines/procedures.
• 5. Demonstrates ability to schedules procedures appropriate for the lab, reviewing and recording pertinent patient history and supporting clinical data.
• 6. 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.
• 7. Demonstrates ability to recognize dysrhythmias and EKG changes.
• 8. Understands pressure waveforms, and other hemodynamic data.
• 9. Communicates current assessments of the patient's condition, or unusual and/or potentially dangerous situations to physicians and other health team members as indicated.
• 10. Demonstrates ability to records procedure data accurately, calculating ejection fractions, and cardiac outputs.
• 11. Has operational knowledge of balloon pump.
• 12. Pulls sheaths.
• 13. Maintains hemodynamic and physiologic monitor which includes network computers, digital recorders, digital backup, bedside monitors, and PACS system.
• 14. Assists and stands-bye for cardioversions performed in the cath lab.
• 15. Basic knowledge of laboratory data, cardiovascular pharmacology, and x-ray concepts.
• 16. Assists in maintaining cath lab network computers including WITT and PACS.
• 17. Reviews procedures and applies appropriate charges.

Additional Expectations

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

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

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.

Location

St James Hospital

Work City: Butte

Work State: Montana

Scheduling and Pay

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40. The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. $33.25 - $53.53

Benefits

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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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Notes

All positions subject to close without notice.

Headquartered in Utah with locations in six primary states and additional operations across the western U.S., Intermountain Health is a nonprofit system of 34 hospitals, 400+ clinics, a medical group of more than 4,800 employed physicians and advanced care providers, a health plan division called Select Health with more than one million members, and other health services. Helping people live the healthiest lives possible, Intermountain is widely recognized as a leader in clinical quality improvement and efficient healthcare delivery.

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