Cardiovascular Technician - Cardiac Cath Lab

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Located in the heart of the Coachella Valley, you have access to resort-style living and world-class amenities throughout Southern California.

• Job Objective: A brief overview of the position.

• The Cardiovasdcular Technologist assists the cardiologists during diagnostic and interventional procedures in the Cardiac Cath Lab and/or EP Lab.

• Reports to

• Director-Cardiac Services

• Supervises

• N/A

• Ages of Patients

• Adult

• Geriatric

• Blood Borne Pathogens

• High Potential

• Qualifications

• Education

• Required: Successful completion of an accredited Cardiovascular Technologist training program upon hire (i.e. RCIS, RCES, CVT program); if hired prior to June 2023, must successfully complete accredited CV Technologist training program within 2 years

• Licensure/Certification

• Required: RCIS, RCES or CVT certification upon hire; if hired prior to June 2023 must obtain within 2 years; American Heart Association BLS; ACLS; Completion of basic arrhythmia course or ECG certification

• Experience

• Required: Completion of clinical rotations in Cath/EP lab as part of RCIS/RCES/CVT training program

• Preferred: Experience in acute care or healthcare setting

• Essential Responsibilities

• Demonstrates compliance with Code of Conduct and compliance policies, and takes action to resolve compliance questions or concerns and report suspected violations.

• Evaluates and attends to the patient's physical and emotional needs before, during and after procedure to ensure proper patient care and positive examination experience. Maintains patient confidentiality.

• Identifies patient utilizing two forms of verification following "time out" process.

• Identifies appropriate procedure to be performed and prepares room and equipment accordingly. Operates equipment appropriately.

• Performs in the scrub/circulating/monitoring roles in the lab.

• Assists nurses and physicians in monitoring hemodynamics.

• Operates monitoring equipment.

• Maintains cleanliness of exam area and equipment.

• Maintains sterile fields using aseptic technique.

• Assists in the setup, preparation and cleanup of the procedure.

• Works collaboratively with staff, physicians and other Eisenhower Medical Center employees.

• Collaborates with the RN and observes interdisciplinary standards of practice in relation to double-checking the delivery of medications to the sterile field.

• Properly disposes of all sharps and biohazardous waste.

• Assists with stocking supplies and utilizes supplies efficiently.

• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of procedures, techniques and equipment through in-services and conferences.

• Contributes to the maximum efficiency of the lab by active participation in Cath Lab patient flow, room turnaround and procedure preparation.

• Responsible for utilizing clinical and technical expertise to plan, implement and evaluate all aspects of invasive cardiovascular procedures.

• Obtains, assesses & analyzes hemodynamic waveforms.

• Prepares, maintains and operates IVUS, FFR, Impella, IABP devices.

• Scrubs, circulates & monitors complex structural heart procedures (i.e. Watchman, TAVR, Mistraclip)

• Performs other duties as assigned.

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Eisenhower Health offers a generous benefits package and a matched retirement plan.

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