Tenet Healthcare Corporation El Paso , TX 79910
Posted 2 weeks ago
Cath Lab CV Tech, Full Time, Days
Up to $15,000 Sign-On bonus based on experience
Basic Purpose Of The Job
The Cardiovascular Technologist in the Cath Lab performs satisfactory procedure in the Cath Lab utilizing ionizing radiation in a safe and appropriate manner. Oversees the entering of patient charges to assure accuracy and timeliness. Deals effectively and pro-actively with physicians. Work collaboratively with other members of the management team for effective patient care.
As the CV Technologist in the Cath Lab acquires expertise in the performance of test procedures, he/she will also accept responsibility and accountability of being in charge in the absence of leadership.
The CV Tech must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to interact with various ages of clients served in the course and scope of his/her job duties. These age populations may include pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric. This position does require direct patient care and interaction with family members. Assessment of the skills necessary to communicate with various age populations is addressed on the corresponding competency assessment.
Essential Job Functions:
The CV Technologist in the Cath Lab must have an understanding of the principles and procedures utilized in the Cardiac Cath Lab and be able to:
Insures safety of the patient while scrubbing, circulating and monitoring.
Demonstrates consistent ability to communicate changes in patient condition to the physician.
Demonstrates consistent ability to utilize supplies and inform the physician of any potential for patient harm.
Insure accurate pressure data is collected during procedures.
A. Following departmental policy when entering procedure information into the McKesson Hemodynamic Monitoring system.
B. Insures that all paperwork is completed prior to the patient being transferred from the department.
C. Transfers data to the database at the completion of the case and confirming data is archived.
D. Insures all image files are also archived in the DICOM server.
E. Completes measurements and insures accuracy of the data.
Enters patient charges in an accurate and timely manner.
Demonstrates consistent effort to enter echo charges in an accurate manner.
Works collaboratively with other physicians and other staff for optimal patient care.
Follow Process Improvement
Produce quality work
Notify physician and/or nurse of changes in patient condition.
Recognize problems and take appropriate action
Teach and Mentor (as assigned)
New employees
Students from the university and community college
Participate in proficiency testing
Comply with requirements of Regulatory Agencies
FDA
TJC
HIPPA
OSHA
CMS
Other accrediting agencies
Follow Safety Guidelines
Work safely and efficiently
Utilize PPE as required
Follow hospital safety policies
Control Inventory
Use supplies conservatively
Maintain inventory control
Assist in ordering and stocking supplies
Demonstrate Professionalism
Comply with Tenets' Standards of Conduct
Be sensitive to other races, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age or disability
Observe hospital policies and rules governing conduct, outcome measures, patient care standards
Maintain professional appearance and wear ID badge
Communicate and improve of processes:
Participate in vertical and horizontal flow of information
Follow chain of command
Demonstrate competence in all areas of the sections (as documented on the orientation check-list), and work assigned benches as needed and seek appropriate consultation when necessary
Every effort has been made to make this job description as complete as possible. However, this does not state or implies that these are the only duties the incumbent will be require to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is a logical assignment to the position. This position description does not restrict the right of management to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities with and without notice.
Job Requirements
Minimum Education
College Level:
Associates
Bachelors
Masters
Must have a High School Diploma or GED
Associates of Applied Science in radiologic technology preferred
Required Licenses/Certifications
Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
Ability to speak, read, and write fluent English
Ability to learn and integrate technical aspects of the laboratory as a whole
Ability to make quick and accurate decisions under stress and emergency situations
Ability to use computers (i.e. Microsoft Office, PAC's systems, Order/Charge entry)
Experience Preferred:
Minimum 1- year healthcare experience, Or;
Minimum 1 year experience in Cath Lab or experience as a Surgical Tech
Tenet complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.
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