Cardiovascular Technologist, Cath Lab - Cottonwood, AZ

About the role

The Cardiovascular Technologist assists providers in the performance of both diagnostic and interventional procedures within, but not limited to, the cath and electrophysiology labs.

Responsibilities

• Obtains and reviews the requisition for exams and information (procedure requested, special notes/comments, and patient condition).
• Reviews worksheets and patient questionnaires relating to the exam before starting.
• Interviews patients before a procedure to obtain patient history/information and documents all relevant information into EMR.
• Transfers patient to examination table, assuring that patient is properly clothed/covered.
• Demonstrates the ability to place immobilization/supportive devices to obtain patient comfort and precise positioning.
• Ensures that lead shields/protective clothing are properly in place and adjusted for staff and providers.
• Ensures patient's comfort while obtaining the desired results.
• Receives and relays physician orders to RN for placement in patient's electronic medical record (EMR).
• Assists in performing procedures (cardiovascular, vascular, electrophysiology, and hybrid).
• Utilizes electrophysiology stimulation and pacing equipment.
• Performs manual and mechanical hemostasis.
• Demonstrates the ability to utilize closure devices.
• Demonstrates the ability to identify cardiac rhythms.
• Participates in the physiological monitoring of patients.
• Provides support for patients/families by communicating the need for referrals (i.e., social services, case manager, etc.).
• Provides and documents education to patients/families and the healthcare team.
• Documents in EMR and communicates to the health care team the patient's interventions, responses, and status changes.
• Responsible for reporting any safety-related incident in a timely fashion through the Midas/RDE tool; attends all safety-related training programs; performs work in a safe manner; monitors work environment for possible safety issues and ensures others are also performing work in a safe manner.
• Stays current and complies with state and federal regulations/statutes and company policies that impact the employee's area of responsibility.
• If required for the position, ensures all certifications and/or licenses are up-to-date and valid prior to expiration dates.
• Completes all company mandatory modules and required job-specific training in the specified time frame.
• Archives images according to protocols.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited program in Invasive Cardiovascular Technology or Electrophysiology with an Associate's Degree - Required
• Has one of the following: Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) certification; Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES) certification; International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners (IBHRE) Certified Electrophysiology Specialist (CEPS) certification.
• Two years Cath lab experience preferred, but will consider recently certified graduates on a case-by-case basis - Required