Technician-Cardiovascular I

Baptist; Southaven (MS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist in Southaven, MS, seeks a Cardiovascular Technology professional to assist in the Cardiac Cath Lab. You scrub, circulate, and monitor during procedures, supporting interventional cardiologists and electrophysiologists.

The role requires an accredited cardiovascular technology associate degree, BLS within 14 days of hire, ACLS within 6 months, and RCIS/RCES certification within one year of eligibility. Strong commitment to safety and documentation is essential.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited cardiovascular technology associates degree.
• BLS certification within 14 days of hire; ACLS certification within 6 months; RCIS/RCES certification required within 1 year of eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Assists in cardiovascular procedures in the Cardiac Cath Lab by scrubbing, circulating, and monitoring under supervision.
• Provides technical support in the diagnosis and treatment of heart and vascular disease.
• Demonstrates understanding of Lab principles and uses appropriate technique for procedures.
• Completes documentation and maintains equipment and work areas in a safe condition.
• Participates in hospital Performance Improvement activities and achieves assigned goals.

Skills

Cardiac Cath Lab

Scrubbing

Circulating

Monitoring

Teamwork

Education

Cardiovascular Technology - Associate Degree

Tools

Cath Lab Equipment

Job description

Staff work 4 ten-hour shifts per week, take 12-14 call shifts per 6 week schedule, closed on holidays and weekends, only schedule 1 call crew to cover holidays and weekends, and holidays are rotated between staff.

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 principals/theory and utilizes the most appropriate technique and positioning for optimal procedures/treatments, as demonstrated by 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

Experience

Education

• graduate of an accredited cardiovascular technology associates degree

Training

Special Skills

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 required within 1 year of eligibility.