Cardiovascular Technologist/ CV Tech
Wellstar Health Systems

Overview

The Cardiovascular Technologist/ CV Tech is a proactive member of an interdisciplinary team of licensed and unlicensed care givers who ensure that patients, families and significant others receive individualized high quality, safe patient care. It is expected that all RN Clinical Nurses - are licensed, knowledgeable and uphold the practice of nursing as outlined by the Georgia Professional Nurse Practice Act and implements the Scope of Practice and Code of Ethics Standards put forth by the American Nurses Association.

• Schedule:Full Time
• Shift: Day Shift
• Level: 6+ years of experience
  

Success Profile
Find out what it takes to succeed as a Cardiovascular Technologist/ CV Tech:

• Collaborative
• Time Efficient
• Organized
• Critical Thinker
• Attention to Detail
• Compassionate

Benefits that Reflect Your Contributions

• Your Pay
  A compensation program designed for fair and equitable pay.
  
• Your Future
  Secure your future with plans that also include an employer match. Plans and guidance for the future.
  
• Your Wellness
  Traditional healthcare benefits combined with progressive wellness programs to help you be your best self!.
  
• Your Joy
  Special and unique benefits and programs ensuring a balanced life and a workplace culture built on trust.
  

Job Details

Facility: Paulding Hospital

Overview

Fulltime Day Shift

Experience Strongly preferred but will train with proper educational credentials

Come Join and Thrive with us in a culture of care and compassion

Will take call in emergencies to serve needs of patients-

Magnet Designated Vascular Institute

Excellent Benefits and work/life culture

Functions under the direction of the Cath_EP Lab manager/Director. The cardiovascular technologist II assists with providing safe, age-appropriate care to the patient by performing cardiovascular cath and/or electrophysiology procedures provided by the department according to department procedures. The technologist has the knowledge and ability to obtain a quality diagnostic study properly and safely. The cardiovascular technologist II is responsible for maintaining sterile technique during procedures and assisting the Cath Lab Manager/Director in the maintenance of a safe and efficient environment dealing primarily with adults eighteen to sixty-five, and geriatric patients over the age of sixty-five. Has a minimum of 1 year of experience performing invasive cardiovascular procedures or graduate of a CVT program. The cardiovascular technologist II participates in the cath or EP call rotation.

Responsibilities
Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions

• Clinical Skills
  * Completion of cardiovascular cath and/or EP competencies
  * May function in monitoring, scrubbing, or circulating roles
  * Able to use critical thinking skills
  * Work in conjunction with interventional cardiologists, electrophysiologists, and cardiologists
  * Preps and educates the patient for procedure
  * Demonstrates and understands sterile technique
• Quality and Patient Safety
  * Verifies patient ID using 2 patient identifiers, i.e.. Armband, DOB, verbal identification
  * Verifies front of patient chart for same/similar name sticker
  * Verifies Written Order and Consent, seeks clarification if order or consent unclear
  * Uses and understands preprocedural verification/ time out form
  * Understands and complies with site/ side marking when indicated
• Job Responsibilities
  * Must be flexible with hours to meet departmental needs
  * Able to work scheduled and cath lab "On-Call" hours
  * Knows existing lines of communication and authority
  * Handles communications properly
  * Introduces self to patient and/or guardian utilizing proper scripting ie. AIDET
  * Transports patients as needed
  * Provides privacy and comfort for patient/customers
  * Assists with maintenance of departmental records, Joint Commission standards, State and Federal Regulations and performance Improvement
  * Enters data in to cath lab log and verifies accuracy and completeness
  * Completes necessary paperwork
  * Answers departmental phone using proper scripting
  * Maintains stock levels and outdates
  * Maintain current License and BLS/ACLS certifications
  * Works as a team with other cath_EP lab staff to obtain the best possible outcome
  * Performs any other duties as needed when asks by leadership
  * Prepares necessary supplies and equipment for procedure
  * Enters appropriate charges for supplies and procedure
• Patient Education
  * Responsible for patient, family/support system education
  * Responsible for patient education as it relates to their procedure, including preparing the patient for future procedures and/or transfer to another facility
  * Provide post procedural home care instructions as needed
• Required for All Jobs
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• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.
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• Qualifications
  Required Minimum Education
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• Associate's Degree in Health Science or Related Field Required or
• Bachelor's Degree in Health Science or Related Field Preferred and
• One year of cardiovascular cath/EP lab experience may be substituted in lieu of formal education or
• of CVT program with RCIS (Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist) and/or ARRT-CV (American Registry of Radiologic Technologist- Cardiac Interventional Radiography) Preferred
• Required Minimum Experience
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• Minimum 1 year functioning independently in cardiovascular cath/electrophysiology lab may be substituted in lieu of formal education
• Required Minimum Skills
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• Knowledge of cardiovascular cath or electrophysiology procedures, patient positioning, exposure factors and radiation protection.
• Required special/advanced procedure registry as outline above.
• Knowledge of electrocardiography, coronary heart disease, cardiac anatomy and physiology preferred with EKG interpretation.
• Knowledge of hemodynamics, intracardiac electrograms, and electrophysiology equipment.
• Ability to react quickly to emergency patient care situations
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, patients, families and physicians.
• The individual must be able to communicate and understand verbal and written English language and display a positive attitude.
• Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s)
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• Registered CVI Specialist Preferred
• Basic Life Support Required
• BLS - Instructor Required
• BLS - Provisional Required
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Required
• ACLS - Instructor Required
• ACLS - Provisional Required
• Additional Licenses and Certifications
  

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Mission, Vision & Values
At a time when the healthcare industry is changing rapidly, Wellstar remains committed to exceeding patients' and team members' expectations, while transforming healthcare delivery.

Our Mission
To enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve.

Our Vision
Deliver worldclass health care to every person, every time.

Our Values

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  We serve with compassion
  
  
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  We pursue excellence
  
  
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  We honor every voice
  
  

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