Wellstar Health System
Cardiovascular Technologist 2 - Lagrange, GA
Wellstar Health System, Lagrange, Georgia, United States, 30241
Cardiovascular Technologist 2 - Lagrange, GA
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How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Four, 10 hour shifts, Monday through Friday, 7:00AM - 5:30PM, Call required.
Job Summary Functions under the direction of the Cath_EP Lab manager/Director. The cardiovascular technologist II assists with providing safe, age-appropriate care to the patient by performing cardiovascular cath and/or electrophysiology procedures provided by the department according to department procedures. The technologist has the knowledge and ability to obtain a quality diagnostic study properly and safely. The cardiovascular technologist II is responsible for maintaining sterile technique during procedures and assisting the Cath Lab Manager/Director in the maintenance of a safe and efficient environment dealing primarily with adults eighteen to sixty-five, and geriatric patients over the age of sixty-five. Has a minimum of 1 year of experience performing invasive cardiovascular procedures. The cardiovascular technologist II participates in the cath or EP call rotation.
Core Responsibilities And Essential Functions
Completion of cardiovascular cath and/or EP competencies
May function in monitoring, scrubbing, or circulating roles
Able to use critical thinking skills
Work in conjunction with interventional cardiologists, electrophysiologists, and cardiologists
Preps and educates the patient for procedure
Demonstrates and understands sterile technique 60% Quality and Patient Safety
Verifies patient ID using 2 patient identifiers, i.e.. Armband, DOB, verbal identification
Verifies front of patient chart for same/similar name sticker
Verifies Written Order and Consent, seeks clarification if order or consent unclear
Uses and understands preprocedural verification/ time out form
Understands and complies with site/ side marking when indicated 10% Job Responsibilities
Must be flexible with hours to meet departmental needs
Able to work scheduled and cath lab “On-Call” hours
Knows existing lines of communication and authority
Handles communications properly
Introduces self to patient and/or guardian utilizing proper scripting ie. AIDET
Transports patients as needed
Provides privacy and comfort for patient/customers
Assists with maintenance of departmental records, Joint Commission standards, State and Federal Regulations and performance Improvement
Enters data in to cath lab log and verifies accuracy and completeness
Completes necessary paperwork
Answers departmental phone using proper scripting
Maintains stock levels and outdates
Maintain current License and BLS/ACLS certifications
Works as a team with other cath_EP lab staff to obtain the best possible outcome
Performs any other duties as needed when asks by leadership
Prepares necessary supplies and equipment for procedure
Enters appropriate charges for supplies and procedure 25% Patient Education
Responsible for patient, family/support system education
Responsible for patient education as it relates to their procedure, including preparing the patient for future procedures and/or transfer to another facility
Provide post procedural home care instructions as needed 5%
Required Minimum Education Associate's Degree Required or Bachelor's Degree in Health Science; Required and High school diploma One year of cardiovascular cath/EP lab experience may be substituted in lieu of formal education Required and Associate's Degree of CVT program Preferred
Required Minimum License(s) And Certification(s)
Registered CVI Specialist-Preferred
Basic Life Support or BLS - Instructor
Advanced Cardiac Life Support or ACLS - Provisional or ACLS - Instructor
Required Minimum Experience Minimum 1 year 1 year functioning independently in cardiovascular cath/electrophysiology lab. Required
Required Minimum Skills Knowledge of cardiovascular cath or electrophysiology procedures, patient positioning, exposure factors and radiation protection. Knowledge of electrocardiography, coronary heart disease, cardiac anatomy and physiology preferred with EKG interpretation. Knowledge of hemodynamics, intracardiac electrograms, and electrophysiology equipment. Ability to react quickly to emergency patient care situations. Ability to maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, patients, families and physicians. The individual must be able to communicate and understand verbal and written English language and display a positive attitude.
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Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Health Care Provider
Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Four, 10 hour shifts, Monday through Friday, 7:00AM - 5:30PM, Call required.
Job Summary Functions under the direction of the Cath_EP Lab manager/Director. The cardiovascular technologist II assists with providing safe, age-appropriate care to the patient by performing cardiovascular cath and/or electrophysiology procedures provided by the department according to department procedures. The technologist has the knowledge and ability to obtain a quality diagnostic study properly and safely. The cardiovascular technologist II is responsible for maintaining sterile technique during procedures and assisting the Cath Lab Manager/Director in the maintenance of a safe and efficient environment dealing primarily with adults eighteen to sixty-five, and geriatric patients over the age of sixty-five. Has a minimum of 1 year of experience performing invasive cardiovascular procedures. The cardiovascular technologist II participates in the cath or EP call rotation.
Core Responsibilities And Essential Functions
Completion of cardiovascular cath and/or EP competencies
May function in monitoring, scrubbing, or circulating roles
Able to use critical thinking skills
Work in conjunction with interventional cardiologists, electrophysiologists, and cardiologists
Preps and educates the patient for procedure
Demonstrates and understands sterile technique 60% Quality and Patient Safety
Verifies patient ID using 2 patient identifiers, i.e.. Armband, DOB, verbal identification
Verifies front of patient chart for same/similar name sticker
Verifies Written Order and Consent, seeks clarification if order or consent unclear
Uses and understands preprocedural verification/ time out form
Understands and complies with site/ side marking when indicated 10% Job Responsibilities
Must be flexible with hours to meet departmental needs
Able to work scheduled and cath lab “On-Call” hours
Knows existing lines of communication and authority
Handles communications properly
Introduces self to patient and/or guardian utilizing proper scripting ie. AIDET
Transports patients as needed
Provides privacy and comfort for patient/customers
Assists with maintenance of departmental records, Joint Commission standards, State and Federal Regulations and performance Improvement
Enters data in to cath lab log and verifies accuracy and completeness
Completes necessary paperwork
Answers departmental phone using proper scripting
Maintains stock levels and outdates
Maintain current License and BLS/ACLS certifications
Works as a team with other cath_EP lab staff to obtain the best possible outcome
Performs any other duties as needed when asks by leadership
Prepares necessary supplies and equipment for procedure
Enters appropriate charges for supplies and procedure 25% Patient Education
Responsible for patient, family/support system education
Responsible for patient education as it relates to their procedure, including preparing the patient for future procedures and/or transfer to another facility
Provide post procedural home care instructions as needed 5%
Required Minimum Education Associate's Degree Required or Bachelor's Degree in Health Science; Required and High school diploma One year of cardiovascular cath/EP lab experience may be substituted in lieu of formal education Required and Associate's Degree of CVT program Preferred
Required Minimum License(s) And Certification(s)
Registered CVI Specialist-Preferred
Basic Life Support or BLS - Instructor
Advanced Cardiac Life Support or ACLS - Provisional or ACLS - Instructor
Required Minimum Experience Minimum 1 year 1 year functioning independently in cardiovascular cath/electrophysiology lab. Required
Required Minimum Skills Knowledge of cardiovascular cath or electrophysiology procedures, patient positioning, exposure factors and radiation protection. Knowledge of electrocardiography, coronary heart disease, cardiac anatomy and physiology preferred with EKG interpretation. Knowledge of hemodynamics, intracardiac electrograms, and electrophysiology equipment. Ability to react quickly to emergency patient care situations. Ability to maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, patients, families and physicians. The individual must be able to communicate and understand verbal and written English language and display a positive attitude.
Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Health Care Provider
Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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Get notified about new Cardiovascular Technologist jobs in
LaGrange, GA .
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