Technician-Cardiovascular II

Baptist; Southaven (MS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist in Mississippi seeks a qualified Cardiac Catheterization Lab Technician to assist in cardiovascular procedures in the Cardiac Cath and EP Lab under supervision.

The role requires a cardiovascular technology associate degree, at least 1 year of cath/EP lab experience, and timely BLS certification with ACLS within 6 months; RCIS/RCES required within 1 year of eligibility. Competitive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year cardiac cath or EP lab experience.
• Graduate of an accredited cardiovascular technology associate degree.
• BLS certification within 14 days of hire; ACLS certification within 6 months; RCIS/RCES certification required within 1 year of eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Scrubs, circulates, and monitors in Cardiac Cath Lab under supervision.
• Develops and implements procedure/treatment plans.
• Implements plans using hospital protocols and current competencies.
• Completes documentation per hospital policies.
• Keeps equipment and labs clean and safe for patients and staff.
• Participates in Performance Improvement activities.
• Completes assigned goals.

Skills

Cardiac Cath Lab experience

Education

Cardiovascular technology associate degree

Job description

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

• minimum of 1 year cardiac cath or EP lab 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.