Technician-Cardiovascular I

Baptist; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Memphis, Tennessee is seeking a skilled individual to assist in cardiovascular procedures in the Cardiac Cath and EP Lab. This role includes monitoring, providing technical support, and maintaining safety protocols as per established guidelines. A graduate of an accredited Cardiovascular Technology or Surgical Technology program is required, along with necessary certifications. This position offers a critical opportunity to contribute to patient care in a vital department.

Qualifications

• Must have BLS Certification within 14 DAYS of HIRE.
• ACLS certification required within 6 months of hire.
• RCIS/RCES certification required within 1 year of eligibility for Cardiovascular Technologist.

Responsibilities

• Assists in cardiovascular procedures under supervision.
• Completes documentation as required.
• Maintains equipment and work areas in a safe condition.
• Participates in Performance Improvement activities.
• Participate in Performance Improvement activities to ensure patient care standards.
• Ensure patient safety and staff safety in the lab.
• Assist in achieving assigned departmental goals.

Skills

Understanding of Cardiac Cath Lab or EP Lab principles

Technical support in cardiovascular procedures

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Graduate of an accredited Cardiovascular Technology Associate's degree or accredited school of Surgical Technology

Accredited school of Surgical Technology

Job description

Overview

Job Summary

Assists in cardiovascular procedures in the Cardiac Cath and EP Lab by scrubbing, circulating, and monitoring under the supervision of the performing interventional cardiologist or electrophysiologist. Provides technical support in the diagnosis and treatment of heart and vascular disease.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates a thorough understanding of Cardiac Cath Lab or EP Lab principals/theory and utilizes the most appropriate technique and positioning for optimal procedures/treatments, as demonstratedby procedure/treatment results.
• Develops appropriate procedure/treatment plan.
• Implements procedure/treatment plan utilizing established hospital protocols/guidelines and
• according to current competencies and scope of practice.
• Completes documentation as required to comply with hospital policies and procedures.
• Maintains equipment, procedure/treatment rooms, and work areas in a neat and safe condition to
• ensure the safety of patients and staff.
• Participates in hospital and departmental Performance Improvement activities to ensure that
• patient care is consistent with established standards.
• Completes assigned goals.

Specifications

Education

• Graduate of an accredited Cardiovascular Technology Associate's degree or accredited school of Surgical Technology

Licensure

• BLS Certification within 14 DAYS of HIRE; ACLS certification or within 6 months of hire; NOTE: Only eligible for position for 18 months as RCIS/RCES certification for Cardiovascular Technologist required within 1 year of eligibility. CST certification required for Surgical Tech