CV Technician

About the role

This position is required to assist with procedures in the EP/Cardiac Catheterization Lab to include the delivery of non-narcotic medications to EP/Cath Lab, and EP/Cath Lab medical staff and licensed staff during procedures. This is accomplished as a non- interruptive single task from one point to the other. The CVT will assist in operating and troubleshooting of general equipment, scrubbing, procedural hemodynamic monitoring, and positioning patients. The CVT will also be responsible for charging supplies and cases after each procedure is completed. The CVT performs in collaboration with other members of the health care delivery team to deliver quality patient care. This position is also cross-trained to assist in EP Lab, Heart Recovery, non-invasive procedures to include EKG and Stress testing.

Responsibilities

• Operates radiographic equipment, and digital equipment.
• Prepares or assists with patient preparation, provides instruction to patient, assists with transportation of patients.
• Aids in procedures in capacity of scrub tech, monitoring tech or radiologic technologist.
• Functions in all aspects of the EP/Cardiac Cath Lab, with the exception of medication administration.
• Ensures sterile techniques and patient safety are maintained.
• Prepares equipment at the start of each day, assures quality controls are performed on equipment.
• Assures Radiation Safety during procedures, assures staff are wearing monitoring badges and protective equipment.
• Aids in code arrest situations during procedures, including CPR and defibrillation.
• Aids in EP Lab, Cath Lab, Heart Recovery, non-invasive procedures to include EKG and Stress testing.
• Maintains department equipment, orders inventory for invasive and non-invasive areas, assures charges are completed each day and ensures daily departmental pharmaceutical needs are met.
• Participates in Standby and On Call.
• Provides coverage for care of the patients in Non-invasive stress testing and the Interventional Unit on a rotational and/or as needed basis.
• Maintains professional development and license requirements.

Qualifications

• Required: High school graduate or equivalent.
• PREFERRED: Graduate of an Accredited Cardiovascular technology college.
• 1 year cath lab experience preferred.
• 2 years Hospital Tech experience preferred.

Skills

The ideal candidate will have the following skills:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and procedures.
• Basic understanding of medical equipment operation.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to follow instructions and guidelines.

Benefits

Las Palmas Medical Center offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay.
• Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing.
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service).
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock.
• Fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts.
• Retailer education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships).
• Colleague recognition program.
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence).
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Pay

Compensation and benefits are competitive and commensurate with experience. Please note that the actual compensation may vary based on the candidate's qualifications and experience.

Schedule

On-call for Cath Lab is required. The schedule will be determined based on the needs of the department and the individual's availability.