Cardiovascular Technician-Cardiac Cath Lab

Located in the heart of the Coachella Valley, you have access to resort-style living and world-class amenities throughout Southern California.

• Demonstrates compliance with Code of Conduct and compliance policies and takes action to resolve compliance questions or concerns and report suspected violations.
• Identifies patient utilizing two forms of verification following “time out” process.
• Identifies appropriate procedure to be performed and prepares room and equipment accordingly; operates equipment appropriately and assists with cleanup of the procedure.
• Attends to the patient’s physical and emotional needs before, during and after procedure to ensure proper patient care and positive examination experience.
• Performs in the scrub, circulating and monitoring roles in the lab.
• Scrubs, circulates and monitors complex structural heart procedures (i.e. Watchman, TAVR, Mitraclip), as assigned.
• Assists Registered Nurses (RN) and physicians in monitoring hemodynamics; operates monitoring equipment.
• Maintains cleanliness of exam area and equipment.
• Maintains sterile fields using aseptic technique.
• Collaborates with RNs and observes interdisciplinary standards of practice in relation to double-checking the delivery of medications to the sterile field.
• Assists with stocking supplies and utilizes supplies efficiently.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of procedures, techniques and equipment through in-services and conferences.
• Contributes to the maximum efficiency of the cardiac lab by actively participating in patient flow, room turnaround and procedure preparation.
• Utilizes clinical and technical expertise to plan, implement and evaluate all aspects of invasive cardiovascular procedures.
• Obtains, assesses and analyzes hemodynamic waveforms.
• Prepares, maintains and operates IVUS, FFR, Impella, IABP devices.
• Properly disposes of all sharps and biohazardous waste.
• Participates independently in emergency call rotation, if applicable, in assigned area.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Ability to create and maintain positive interpersonal relations with peers, staff, leaders and vendors
• Ability to create a welcoming environment for patients and visitors, demonstrating empathy and respect in all interactions
• Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations in a calm and professional manner
• Knowledge of hemodynamics
• Self-starter; driven to take action without needing prompting

Employees are eligible to participate in a benefits program designed to make a difference for you and your family.

From the beginning, this organization formed a culture based on strong values, commitments and a passion for service and professional excellence.

One of my very favorite things about working at Eisenhower Health is the culture on inclusivity that we have and a strong base for evidence-based practice.

Lori

One of the greatest things about working as a nurse at Eisenhower Health is how much support you get from Administration. We keep on improving the process here. It's a fantastic place to work.

My favorite thing about working at Eisenhower Health is the camaraderie within my unit and with the different departments.