Invasive CV Technologist

Job Description:

Assists physician in performing various cardiovascular/peripheral vascular diagnostic and interventional procedures. Through subjective sampling and/or recording, creates an easily definable foundation of data from which a correct anatomic and physiologic diagnosis may be established for each patient. Performs appropriate procedure and obtains a record of anatomical, pathological, and/or physiological data for interpretation by a physician.

Posting Specifics Shift Details :
Full-time (40 hours), typically 10 hour shifts, call

Unit/

Location:

St. James Hospital Additional Details:
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Minimum Qualifications listed below before applying.

Are you interested in advancing your career while helping people live the healthiest lives possible? As an Invasive CV Technologist at Intermountain Health, you will play a vital role in supporting our clinical team, ensuring our patients receive the best care. At Intermountain, you will be part of a team that values career advancement, innovation and collaboration, where your skills are valued, and your contributions make a lasting impact.

Essential Functions
1. Locates historical information on patient. Updates and maintains patient files after procedures, properly labeling charts of patients with iodine allergies.
2. Performs regular cleaning of equipment, transducers, pressure injectors, and compressors.
3. Inspects all catheters and guide wire supplies for expiration dates, ordering and stocking supplies as needed.
4. Follows all radiation safety guidelines/procedures.
5. Demonstrates ability to schedules procedures appropriate for the lab, reviewing and recording pertinent patient history and supporting clinical data.
6. Using sterile technique, assists physician with catheter insertions and injections during diagnostic angiography and heart catheterization, as well as angioplasties, stent procedures, and pacemaker insertions. Uses knowledge of vascular and cardiovascular anatomy to move the table during filming to view appropriate anatomy.
7. Demonstrates ability to recognize dysrhythmias and EKG changes.
8. Understands pressure waveforms, and other hemodynamic data.
9. Communicates current assessments of the patient's condition, or unusual and/or potentially dangerous situations to physicians and other health team members as indicated.
10. Demonstrates ability to records procedure data accurately, calculating ejection fractions, and cardiac outputs.
11. Has operational knowledge of balloon pump.
12. Pulls sheaths.
13. Maintains hemodynamic and physiologic monitor which includes network computers, digital recorders, digital backup, bedside monitors, and PACS system.
14. Assists and stands-bye for cardioversions performed in the cath lab.
15. Basic knowledge of laboratory data, cardiovascular pharmacology, and x-ray concepts.
16. Assists in maintaining cath lab network computers including WITT and PACS.
17. Reviews procedures and applies appropriate charges.

The list below is considered to be essential functions of your position and all associates within SCL Health are expected to meet the following in their day to day work:

Be available to work as scheduled and report to work on  available to work overtime, if  willing to accept supervision and work well with  respectful of all with whom you interact and follow the SCL Health Service  well groomed and dressed appropriately for your  in compliance with the drug and alcohol policies

Be sufficiently rested to perform your duties throughout the period assigned.

Demonstrate a willingness to  able to communicate clearly, think clearly and concentrate on assigned tasks.

Follows all applicable hospital policies and procedures.

Follows policies and procedures for infection control and facility safety in accordance with regulatory guidelines.

Follows “Patients’ Rights Policy” at all times.

Demonstrates knowledge of information management as appropriate.

Minimum Qualifications:

Associate's degree (A.

A.) from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or combination of education and experienceBLS required upon hireACLS required within 12 months of upon hire

Skills:

LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, customers, and the general public.…