Cardiovascular Technician - Cardiac Cath Lab

About the role

Cleveland Clinic Martin North Hospital is a fully integrated medical campus that includes diagnostic centers, outpatient surgery and a 24-hour emergency department located in the state-of-the-art hospital. Cleveland Clinic Martin North Hospital is part of the world-renowned Cleveland Clinic, a nonprofit, multispecialty, academic medical center that integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidelines for RCVT/RCIS roles and functions in the Cath Lab.
• Assist nursing and medical caregivers in providing care to patients undergoing cardiac catheterization and electrophysiology procedures.
• Perform scrubbing and monitoring duties during procedures.
• Perform pre-procedure preparation, post-procedure care and patient disposition in collaboration with nursing and medical staff.
• Perform basic EKG interpretation, single and 12-lead ST segments analysis for ischemia/injury patterns and recognition of arrhythmias.
• Recognize and interpret EKG changes related to all electrophysiology procedures, such as mapping, ablating and implanting of cardiac resynchronization devices.
• Perform arterial and venous pressure monitoring, sampling and basic interpretation.
• Perform three-dimensional mapping systems and the principles of cardiac resynchronization therapy.
• Document procedures completely and accurately including medications and supplies.
• Perform patient observation.
• Assist team members in acute cardiac care, including resuscitation and related therapeutic effects.
• Set up scrub procedures in both the Cath and EP lab.
• Prepare all instruments/equipment for decontamination following universal precautions and take them to the sterilization department.
• Restock procedure room when cases are completed for the day.
• Check daily paper of the computer, paper calibration and basic troubleshooting practices of recording equipment.
• Report malfunctioning equipment immediately to Nurse Manager.
• Maintain patient, medical record, department and employee confidentiality.

Requirements

• Cardiovascular Lab Technology Program Certificate or equivalent education deemed acceptable by RCIS and RCES credentialing body
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or ALS through the American Red Cross
• Certified or Registered Cardiovascular Technologist (RCVT)
• Cath Lab or Interventional Radiology experience
• One year of experience in an acute care setting

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Current CPR certification
• Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross
• Current ACLS certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or ALS through the American Red Cross
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross
• Current Certified or Registered Cardiovascular Technologist (RCVT) certification
• Current Cath Lab or Interventional Radiology experience
• One year of experience in an acute care setting

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Knowledge of medical terminology and procedures
• Proficiency with medical equipment and technology
• Ability to handle stressful situations calmly and effectively

Benefits

• Health Plan Options – You have the choice between two comprehensive Cleveland Clinic Employee Health Plan options: EHP and EHP Plus. Both plans are administered by Aetna and feature minimal copays for in-network care.
• Dental Care – Four plan options administered by Cigna are available.
• Vision Care – Two plan options administered by EyeMed are available.
• Flexible Spending Accounts – Healthcare and Dependent Care FSAs are available to help you pay for eligible expenses with pre-tax dollars.
• Life Insurance – Employer-paid life insurance equals 1x your annual salary with an option to purchase supplemental life insurance up to 10x your salary. You may also purchase dependent life insurance for a spouse and dependent children.
• Short- and Long-term Disability Coverage – Short-term disability is available after one continuous year of regular full-time service; long-term disability begins after 90 days.
• Cleveland Clinic Investment Pension Plan offers eligible employees an excellent opportunity to build a retirement account for the future. It is fully funded by Cleveland Clinic and equal to 2.5% of your salary (increasing with more years of service).
• The 401(k) / 403(b) Plan also provides an important source of retirement savings. It allows participants to take responsibility for their financial future by making retirement savings a part of their normal routine while working. In addition to your contributions to the plan, Cleveland Clinic matches a portion of your contributions (50% on up to your first 6% in contributions).
• Paid Time Off (PTO) – Eligible caregivers receive Paid Time Off (PTO) that can be allotted toward vacation, holidays, sick time, etc.
• Caregiver discounts – We offer discounted rates for auto, home and pet insurance, identify theft protection and more.
• Adoption assistance – We provide financial assistance of up to $5,000/per child ($10,000 maximum lifetime benefit) for caregivers who choose to legally adopt a child.
• Employee Assistance Program – The Program provides free, confidential short-term counseling for caregivers and their families, whether for relationships or legal challenges.
• Employee Hardship Fund – This fund provides aid for caregivers experiencing unexpected financial difficulties.
• Paid maternity and parental leave – You will enjoy up to eight consecutive weeks for maternal care after the birth of your child to bond with your baby and up to four weeks for parental care.

Pay

Salaries [which may be] shown on independent job search websites reflect various market averages and do not represent information obtained directly from The Cleveland Clinic. Because we value each individual candidate, we invite and encourage each candidate to discuss salary/hourly specifics during the application and hiring process.

Schedule

Full Time

Shift: Days + Call