Cardiovascular Technician Senior

Number of Job Openings Available:

1

Date Posted:

May 13, 2024

Department:

31005006 AHMHI CV/EP Labs MPLS

Shift:

Day/Evening (United States of America)

Shift Length:

10 hour shift

Hours Per Week:

40

Union Contract:

Non-Union

Weekend Rotation:

Other

Job Summary:

Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career.

Key Position Details:

• Full-time day shift position scheduled from 7:00a-5:30p with occasional weekend call rotation.

• Benefit-eligible position.

Job Description:

Assists physician during complex diagnostic and interventional cardiovascular, electrophysiology or peripheral vascular procedures, including circulating, scrubbing, monitoring and hemodynamic monitoring/recording using advanced skill sets. Follows department policies to maintain a safe, efficient environment while caring for the patient.

Principle Responsibilities

• Effectively operates laboratory equipment

• Prepares and operates equipment within department, manufacturer, and federal guidelines.

• Performs quality control and basic troubleshooting as needed.

• Promptly reports all equipment problems to appropriate source.

• Performs scrub role including complex procedures

• Ensures a safe and sterile environment for the patient.

• Practices aseptic technique, maintains sterile field and report/corrects breaks in sterile technique.

• Prepares the equipment and competently assists the physician during the procedure.

• Understands the anatomy and physiology of the conduction system, and associated intracardiac electrocardiography signals.

• Effectively assists physicians in monitoring/circulator role

• Detects and responds to changing patient conditions, observing EKG, blood pressure, and other electrograms.

• Performs complete diagnostic and provocative pacing protocols under the direction of the physician.

• Differentiates basic and complex arrhythmias and assists in mapping.

• Records, compiles and enters patient data accurately into electronic medical record and image retrieval system.

• Acts as resource to other staff

• Effectively teaches and mentors peers in advanced skills.

• Participates in the orientation of new employees

• Communicates with Manager regarding progress.

• Gives timely feedback to staff to advance learning.

• Ensures safe environment for patients and staff

• Protects self and others from injury by using equipment per manufacturer and department guidelines.

• Uses transfer lifts, transport equipment and body mechanics to protect from injury.

• Practices good habits of radiation safety.

• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Vocational or Technical Training

• Graduate of accredited Cardiovascular Technology program or

• Bachelor's degree in life, physical science, or health care related field
• 2 to 5 years experience in Cardiovascular lab as Cardiovascular Technologist

Licenses/Certifications

• BLS Tier 1 - Basic Life Support

• Multisource required upon hire

• ACLS-BLS Tier 2 - Advanced Cardiac Life Support required if working at Abbott Northwestern within 180 Days

• Registered Invasive Cardiovascular Technology (RCIS) required upon hire

Physical Demands

• Medium Work*:
• Lifting weight

Up to 32 lbs. occasionally (*Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), Up to 25 lbs. frequently