Cardiovascular Technician (Cvt) - Cath Lab

Details

• Sign-on bonus: $4,000.00

• Department: Catheterization Lab

• Schedule: Full-Time Day Shift, 40hrs/wk

• Hospital: Ascension Saint Thomas West

• Location: Nashville, TN

For over 100 years, Saint Thomas West Hospital has proved to be Nashville's premier healthcare provider with a mission to serve all persons, with special attention to those who are poor and vulnerable, while improving the health of individuals and communities. Our Cath Lab is a high paced, highly skilled unit with a very desirable schedule. We have dedicated call teams during the week and weekends, so call requirements are very low compared to other facilities.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Various health insurance options & wellness plans

Retirement benefits including employer match plans

Long-term & short-term disability

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Parental leave & adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Ways to give back to your community

• Please note, benefits and benefits eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply for some roles (for example: Travel, PRN, Short-Term Option, etc.). Actual compensation offer will vary based upon role, education, experience, location, and qualifications. Connect with your Talent Advisor for additional specifics.

Responsibilities

Assist with procedures to analyze, diagnose and treat the cardiovascular system.

• Prepare patients for procedures.

• Review medical history, position patients and clean/shave/numb testing sites as appropriate.

• Interpret, describe and report test results; recognize recording errors and artifact and react appropriately.

• Monitor patient prior to, during and after procedures and promptly report any abnormal findings in patient's condition.

• Prepare and maintain equipment, supplies and lab area.

• Ensure equipment is properly functioning.

• Report potential problems or equipment malfunction to appropriate personnel.

• Lock/tag out equipment if appropriate.

• Assist in maintaining a clean, and orderly department.

• May prepare and administer contrast media and medications within the accepted scope of practice and applicable state and federal regulations.

Requirements

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

• One or more of the following required:

• Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist credentialed from the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

• Cardiographic Tech credentialed from the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Non-cert assocs hired before 4/30/18 cert not required.

• Cardiographic Tech specializing in Invasive Vascular Cardiology obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Non-cert assocs hired before 4/30/18 cert not required.

• Radiologic Technologist specializing in Radiography credentialed from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Non-cert assocs hired before 4/30/18 cert not required.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's

degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Additional Preferences

No additional preferences.

Why Join Our Team

Ascension Saint Thomas in Tennessee is one of the largest healthcare providers in the state. Offering rewarding careers across 12 hospital campuses and a comprehensive network of affiliated joint ventures, medical practices, clinics, and rehabilitation facilities, you will find an environment that allows you to thrive and create a career path you love. As we continue to grow, we need compassionate caregivers, like you, to join us and influence care across our communities.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

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Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

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As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.

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