Cardiovascular Invasive Technologist

About the role

Discover Vanderbilt Health: With eight hospitals and over 180 clinics, we are the region’s largest comprehensive academic health system. Vanderbilt Health has a long tradition of providing world-class care to the people of the Mid-South, living out our mission of moving medicine forward through preeminent programs in patient care, education and research. Here you’ll find a spirit of collaboration and a supportive community where your expertise is valued, your knowledge expanded and your uniqueness celebrated. We are committed to fostering an environment where talented, compassionate people are united in bringing the most advanced care to our neighbors throughout the region.

Responsible for evaluation of patients as well as helping patients understand and manage their health conditions. Under medical supervision they will be responsible for the delivery of cardiopulmonary services to patients in all areas of the facility. Tech is expected to perform duties and responsibilities with only minimal or indirect supervision and must frequently make independent decisions. Standards of performance as determined by the Respiratory Therapy Department must be maintained.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians with scrubbing and monitoring diagnostic and interventional cardiac and vascular procedures
• Pulling sheaths and obtaining hemostasis
• Assist RN with patient recovery
• Assist RN with patient teaching
• Ordering and stocking supplies
• Maintain imaging and burn CDs
• QC on x-ray equipment
• Entering patient charges
• Monitor the integrity of lead aprons

Requirements

• Less than 1 year of relevant work experience
• Graduate of an approved discipline‑specific program

Skills

• Patient Documentation (Novice)
• Compliance (Novice)
• Anatomy & Physiology Knowledge (Novice)
• Radiology (Novice)
• Develops Self and Others: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance and gain knowledge in new areas.
• Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships.
• Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies one's own communication style to suit different situations and audiences.
• Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them.
• Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions.
• Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Prov