Cardiovascular TechnologistWellstar Health Systems, Inc. • Grovetown, Georgia, United States
Cardiovascular Technologist
Wellstar Health Systems, Inc.
- Grovetown, Georgia, United States
- Grovetown, Georgia, United States
À propos
How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of whats possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in peoples lives.
Work ShiftDay (United States of America)
Job Summary: The Cardiovascular Technologist I is a professional without Cath Lab or interventional experience training to assist during diagnostic and therapeutic invasive cardiovascular procedures.Will train to assist the physician during procedures and operate specialized equipment in a safe and efficient manner.Responsible for maintaining sterile technique during procedures.Assists the Cath/EP Lab Manager or Director in maintaining a safe and efficient environment.Interacts primarily with adult patients aged eighteen to sixty‑five, and geriatric patients over the age of sixty‑five.May participate in the Cath or EP call rotation once appropriately oriented and checked off on clinical and operational competencies. Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions: Clinical Skills Will train to assist the physician in the performance of facility‑specific cardiovascular Cath and EP procedures.Will train to function in monitoring, scrubbing or circulating roles.Able to use critical thinking skills.Works in conjunction with interventional cardiologists, electrophysiologists and cardiologists.Will train to prep and educate the patient for procedure.Demonstrates and understands sterile technique. Job Responsibilities Must be flexible with hours to meet departmental needs.Able to work scheduled and Cath Lab on‑call hours when allowed.Knows existing lines of communication and authority.Handles communications properly.Introduces self to patient and/or guardian utilizing appropriate scripting such as AIDET.Transports patients as needed.Provides privacy and comfort for patients/customers.Assists with maintenance of departmental records, Joint Commission standards, State and Federal Regulations and Performance Improvement.Learns how to enter data into Cath Lab log and verify accuracy and completeness.Completes necessary paperwork.Answers departmental phone using appropriate scripting.Maintains stock levels and checks expiration
current license and BLS/ACLS
as a team with other Cath/EP Lab staff to obtain the best possible outcome.Performs any other duties as needed when asked by leadership.Prepares necessary supplies and equipment for procedures. Quality and Patient Safety Verifies patient ID using 2 patient identifiers such as armband, date of birth, or verbal
front of patient chart for same/similar name sticker.Verifies written order and consent; seeks clarification if order or consent is unclear.Uses and understands preprocedural verification/Time Out process.Understands and complies with site/side marking when indicated. Patient Education Will train to provide patient, family and support‑system
train to provide patient education related to their procedure, including preparation for future procedures or transfer to another facility.Will train to provide post‑procedural home care instructions as needed.Performs other duties as assigned.Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work and code of conduct. Required Minimum Education: Associate’s degree in Health Science, or Accredited Program in Radiologic Science (Preferred)Bachelor’s degree in Health Science (Preferred) Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s): (All required upon hire unless otherwise stated) ACLS – Advanced Cardiac Life Support (or ARC‑ALS, ACLS‑Instructor, or ACLS‑Provisional within 180 days)BLS – Basic Life Support (or ARC‑BLS or BLS‑Instructor) Required Minimum Experience: One year of relevant medical experience (LPN, RT, EMT/Paramedic) may be used in lieu of formal education — RequiredGraduate of a CVT program — PreferredWork experience in a medical setting — Preferred Required Minimum Skills: Basic knowledge of cardiovascular Cath or electrophysiology procedures, patient positioning, exposure factors and radiation protection.Required special/advanced procedure registry as outlined above.Basic knowledge of electrocardiography, coronary heart disease, cardiac anatomy and physiology preferred, with EKG
knowledge of hemodynamics, intracardiac electrograms and electrophysiology equipment.Ability to react quickly to emergency patient care
to maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, patients, families and physicians.Ability to communicate and understand verbal and written English language.Displays a positive attitude.
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Compétences linguistiques
- English
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