Cardiovascular Tech

Abrazo Arizona Heart Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

About the role

Technologist providing technical, patient support, and patient care. Communicates continuously with the physician about patient condition. Assists physician with invasive and noninvasive procedures and/or surgeries. Operates equipment safely and correctly. Assesses procedure room and/or surgical suite for equipment functioning and readiness. Obtains supplies for individual cases and ensures all appropriate needs of the procedural and/or surgical team are met. Participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities.

Responsibilities

• Operates all hemodynamic monitoring equipment including cardiac output, AVO2 and blood gas.
• Records all patient values, reports and maintains records according to department policies.
• Assists in the cleanup of room following procedure to include appropriate disposal of used supplies, handling of instruments, returning and restocking supplies.
• Participates in restocking, resupplying and cleaning of the support areas.
• Assists in positioning, prepping and draping patients for procedures.
• Gives patients explanations and verbal reassurances consistently.
• Sets up and scrubs for procedures in a timely manner maintaining aseptic technique.
• Within scope of practice, starts IV's with N/S (no medications unless RN).
• Other related job tasks or responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• 2 years' experience in an acute care Cardiac Catheterization Lab or CVOR.
• Graduated from an accredited two-year cardiovascular technology training program; or surgical technology program; or equivalent on-the-job training including a minimum three-month orientation.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates critical thinking in relation to patient management and physician interaction.
• Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) certification preferred.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Generous paid time off.
• Career development and continuing education opportunities.
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts.
• Employee Assistance program.
• Employee discount program.
• Voluntary benefits including pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status.