Travel Cardiovascular Technologist

talent4health is seeking a travel cardiovascular technologist for a travel job in peoria, illinois.

• specialty:
  cardiovascular technologist
• discipline:
  allied health professional
• start date:
  asap
• duration:
  13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• shift: 8 hours, days
• employment type:
  travel

:  shift: day days: 6:30am - 5pm 4x10 hr description: job description:

-to assist the cardiologists in performing invasive and diagnostic/interventional cardiac/vascular and electrophysiologic procedures as well as technical hemodynamic monitoring and interpretation using automated techniques.

-providing care to meet patient needs and handle other duties as required and assigned.

Essential functions:

-to assist cardiologists in performing invasive coronary/vascular/ep diagnostic and/or therapeutic procedures using a specific technique.

-to set up and operate a variety of electrical/imaging equipment and computers.

-displays good judgement and problem-solving skills.

-displays ability to organize and prioritize performance based on procedural findings.

-advocates for patient's needs.

-hemodynamic and procedural results/outcome interpretation.

-selection and operation of procedural supplies/equipment based on procedural findings.

-operation of both monophasic and biphasic defibrillators.

-ability to effectively communicate and educate patient during procedures to alleviate anxiety and ensure focused patient care.

-recognize and assist any anesthesia needs inherent in the care of the deeply sedated or anesthetized patient.

-collaborate with research rn/coordinator in carrying out laboratory-based research.

-excellence in communication skills and professional interaction enable incumbent to interact with physicians so that patient safety, satisfaction and optimal patient outcomes are facilitated during procedures.

-collaborates with team members and other health care providers in planning patient care specific to procedures being performed.

-assumes accountability for patient care by directing team members, if necessary, so that a standard of excellence and optimal patient outcomes can be achieved.

-excellence in communication skills enable incumbent to effectively train and mentor team members.

-appropriate, professional interaction with various vendors to ensure patient safety and positive outcomes resulting from product and/or equipment/supply use.

-updates knowledge and skills as equipment changes are implemented within the area.

-checks and evaluates equipment to ensure adequate performance and general safety on a daily basis.

-manages digital archiving system ensuring safe storage of patient images and reports.

-promptly notifies appropriate personnel and removes any malfunctioning equipment.

-promptly reports any equipment or supply malfunction or defective status so that proactive steps may be taken to ensure patient safety.

-demonstration of knowledge and ability to trouble-shoot and/or problem-solve any equipment within the area.

-demonstrate the ability to query archived images from deep archive storage, as well as create cd's to facilitate transmission of patient information.

-provides care to the patient undergoing coronary invasive procedures in the cath lab through the use of guidelines, policies, procedures, and standards of care.

-report significant observations and reactions to appropriate personnel and document care provided.

-maintain a working knowledge of aseptic technique.

-assist in passing sterile guide wires, catheters, and other devices as required, using aseptic technique.

-prepare instruments for sterilization.

-suggest equipment of procedural changes required for the quality care of the patient.

-prepare sterile field.

-observes for deviation from proper aseptic technique by others then has it corrected.

-report significant observations to appropriate personnel and document observations and care provided.

-accurate interpretation of ekg and alerts physician of any irregular activity. Schedule notes:days: 6:30am - 5pmskills: required skills & experience:

-minimum three (3) years of applicable experience.

-knowledge of hemodynamic concepts, cardiac anatomy and physiology, and the purpose and operation of equipment and supplies inherent in cardiac/vascular diagnostic and interventional procedures.

-knowledge and competency in moderate sedation administration and policy protocol.

-knowledge of ep concepts, theory, and the fluoroscopic anatomy and physiology involved in diagnostic and interventional ep procedures.

-ability to recognize and…