The Christ Hospital Health Network
Cardiovascular Technologist H&V - Main Cardiac Cath Lab- Full Time - Days
The Christ Hospital Health Network, Cincinnati, Ohio, United States, 45208
Overview
To provide continuous, comprehensive care to the adult and geriatric invasive cardiology and invasive peripheral and angiography patients, utilizing specialized knowledge, judgment, and skills in compliance with standards of care and customer service standards. Performs angiographic procedures including invasive vascular treatments and examinations of the technical level consistent with optimal image quality. All care is provided based on the concepts inherent in the model of care for the organization which promotes an on-going partnership between patients and families and the team of healthcare providers. The care is culturally based and age specific. Responsibilities
Patient Care: Demonstrates the skills to complete a holistic assessment of the patient’s physical, psychosocial, spiritual, and education needs. Understands signs and symptoms and data related to the patient’s presenting needs. Recognizes and appropriately reports to the physician and charge RN pertinent abnormal data and changes in the patient’s condition. Utilizes appropriate handoff methods to collaborate with other healthcare team members to communicate pertinent data regarding patient’s physiological and psychological data. Assesses patient, family, and environment for safety risks, proactively seeks out and performs safety initiatives. Provides ongoing, individualized holistic patient and family education based on needs with the multidisciplinary team. Demonstrates critical thinking upon review of physician orders, making appropriate referrals, and contacts other health team professionals. Responds to emergency situations that require an immediate, controlled precision in a skillful manner. Implements measures to prevent contamination and/or transmission of disease to include the use of appropriate protective devices and equipment to prevent injury and maintain a safe environment. Functions related to scrubbing and assisting the physician. Functions as a scrub assistant to the cardiologist/radiologist using the principles of sterile technique. Aids in the technical performance of diagnostic/interventional procedures in the cath lab and angiography. Sets up sterile trays and all specialized equipment according to procedure being performed. Maintains hemostasis of a vessel post procedure using a compression device, closure device or manual compression. Recognizes potential problems at insertion sites and takes appropriate corrective actions if indicated. Maintains competency on arterial and venous sheath removal techniques and groin management. Radiation Safety
Demonstrates knowledge of department policies regarding radiation safety while using x-ray equipment. Provides proper radiation protection for patients, self and others (uses lead aprons, lead gloves, and gonadal shielding when appropriate). Properly screens all females of childbearing age as to possible pregnancy. Properly wears radiation dosimetry badges, exchanges badges each month and reviews/signs monthly dosimetry reports. Functions Related to XRay
Operates and maintains all radiographic, digital processing and viewing equipment associated with the production of high quality images and quantitative analysis of coronary/peripheral anatomy so the cardiologist/radiologist can properly diagnose the patient. Verifies the operation of imaging equipment for all procedures and verifies the integrity of the equipment prior to the start of the procedure. Transfers images and is able to create a CD after the cardiac cath or angiographic procedures. Completes all paperwork associated with the documentation of the procedure and charges incurred (Vericis and PACS systems). Able to pull archived films and load media from prior procedures and have them available for physician viewing. Maintains a thorough knowledge of the operation and maintenance of all diagnostic and therapeutic equipment to ensure accuracy and safety. Troubleshoots equipment as needed within the lab. Loads and programs pressure injector according to parameters established for each procedure. Documentation
Procedural and patient information is documented in the patient’s electronic medical record (EPIC and Heartsuites) reflecting the plan of care implemented by the patient, family, and multidisciplinary team. Documents information in a timely manner, according to hospital policy, including the plan of care, accurate updates, teaching, and the patient’s and family response to care. Provides physiologic monitoring during cardiac catheterization and peripheral angiographic procedures. Recognizes and records pressure waveforms and determines values of these pressures for physician interpretation, including variance due to technical or physiologic conditions or errors, and how to correct them if possible. Recognizes various EKG waveforms and arrhythmias and updates the cardiologists of any changes during diagnostic/interventional procedures, including life-threatening arrhythmias, ischemic changes and injury patterns. Leadership – Demonstrates leadership skills such as the ability to motivate, educate, delegate, and mentor peers and other members of the healthcare team while effectively managing patient care. Acts as a resource and educator for multidisciplinary team members and students, continuously evaluating and documenting competency. Professional Development
Assumes responsibility for professional growth and development and contributes to the professional development of peers, colleagues and others. Participates in 75% of staff meetings and 75% of council meetings as appropriate, and participates in council activities and task forces to improve competencies related to patient care. Supports self and peers in professional growth and development utilizing resources within and outside of the organization. Acts as a resource, educator and preceptor for staff and nursing students. Maintains competency in point-of-care testing for unit-specific practice. Completes all educational requirements to maintain competency related to specific population and/or regulatory agencies with on-time completion. Participates in self and peer review activities and performance improvement initiatives. Encourages participation in professional advancement, community service, and research activities where appropriate. Qualifications
Education
Graduate of a comprehensive course from an accredited school of Radiological Technology. Years of Experience
1-2 years previous experience in their field. Required Skills and Knowledge
Good understanding of cardiovascular and peripheral anatomy. Responsible for meeting individual education and training requirements. Participates in on-call coverage as job requires. Possesses a high level of professionalism and the ability to establish good relationships with patients, staff and physicians. Able to perform duties with minimal supervision. Demonstrates knowledge, abilities, and skills to provide age- and culturally-specific patient care and education. Effectively communicates with peers, uses appropriate channels, and maintains confidentiality. Maintains competence and demonstrates ongoing professional growth. Demonstrates the ability to accept and implement change and work in a culturally diverse setting. Licenses and Certifications
Registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) Valid Ohio Radiologic License, required Current BLS certification and ACLS within 1 year of employment Seniority level
Entry level Employment type
Full-time Job function
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To provide continuous, comprehensive care to the adult and geriatric invasive cardiology and invasive peripheral and angiography patients, utilizing specialized knowledge, judgment, and skills in compliance with standards of care and customer service standards. Performs angiographic procedures including invasive vascular treatments and examinations of the technical level consistent with optimal image quality. All care is provided based on the concepts inherent in the model of care for the organization which promotes an on-going partnership between patients and families and the team of healthcare providers. The care is culturally based and age specific. Responsibilities
Patient Care: Demonstrates the skills to complete a holistic assessment of the patient’s physical, psychosocial, spiritual, and education needs. Understands signs and symptoms and data related to the patient’s presenting needs. Recognizes and appropriately reports to the physician and charge RN pertinent abnormal data and changes in the patient’s condition. Utilizes appropriate handoff methods to collaborate with other healthcare team members to communicate pertinent data regarding patient’s physiological and psychological data. Assesses patient, family, and environment for safety risks, proactively seeks out and performs safety initiatives. Provides ongoing, individualized holistic patient and family education based on needs with the multidisciplinary team. Demonstrates critical thinking upon review of physician orders, making appropriate referrals, and contacts other health team professionals. Responds to emergency situations that require an immediate, controlled precision in a skillful manner. Implements measures to prevent contamination and/or transmission of disease to include the use of appropriate protective devices and equipment to prevent injury and maintain a safe environment. Functions related to scrubbing and assisting the physician. Functions as a scrub assistant to the cardiologist/radiologist using the principles of sterile technique. Aids in the technical performance of diagnostic/interventional procedures in the cath lab and angiography. Sets up sterile trays and all specialized equipment according to procedure being performed. Maintains hemostasis of a vessel post procedure using a compression device, closure device or manual compression. Recognizes potential problems at insertion sites and takes appropriate corrective actions if indicated. Maintains competency on arterial and venous sheath removal techniques and groin management. Radiation Safety
Demonstrates knowledge of department policies regarding radiation safety while using x-ray equipment. Provides proper radiation protection for patients, self and others (uses lead aprons, lead gloves, and gonadal shielding when appropriate). Properly screens all females of childbearing age as to possible pregnancy. Properly wears radiation dosimetry badges, exchanges badges each month and reviews/signs monthly dosimetry reports. Functions Related to XRay
Operates and maintains all radiographic, digital processing and viewing equipment associated with the production of high quality images and quantitative analysis of coronary/peripheral anatomy so the cardiologist/radiologist can properly diagnose the patient. Verifies the operation of imaging equipment for all procedures and verifies the integrity of the equipment prior to the start of the procedure. Transfers images and is able to create a CD after the cardiac cath or angiographic procedures. Completes all paperwork associated with the documentation of the procedure and charges incurred (Vericis and PACS systems). Able to pull archived films and load media from prior procedures and have them available for physician viewing. Maintains a thorough knowledge of the operation and maintenance of all diagnostic and therapeutic equipment to ensure accuracy and safety. Troubleshoots equipment as needed within the lab. Loads and programs pressure injector according to parameters established for each procedure. Documentation
Procedural and patient information is documented in the patient’s electronic medical record (EPIC and Heartsuites) reflecting the plan of care implemented by the patient, family, and multidisciplinary team. Documents information in a timely manner, according to hospital policy, including the plan of care, accurate updates, teaching, and the patient’s and family response to care. Provides physiologic monitoring during cardiac catheterization and peripheral angiographic procedures. Recognizes and records pressure waveforms and determines values of these pressures for physician interpretation, including variance due to technical or physiologic conditions or errors, and how to correct them if possible. Recognizes various EKG waveforms and arrhythmias and updates the cardiologists of any changes during diagnostic/interventional procedures, including life-threatening arrhythmias, ischemic changes and injury patterns. Leadership – Demonstrates leadership skills such as the ability to motivate, educate, delegate, and mentor peers and other members of the healthcare team while effectively managing patient care. Acts as a resource and educator for multidisciplinary team members and students, continuously evaluating and documenting competency. Professional Development
Assumes responsibility for professional growth and development and contributes to the professional development of peers, colleagues and others. Participates in 75% of staff meetings and 75% of council meetings as appropriate, and participates in council activities and task forces to improve competencies related to patient care. Supports self and peers in professional growth and development utilizing resources within and outside of the organization. Acts as a resource, educator and preceptor for staff and nursing students. Maintains competency in point-of-care testing for unit-specific practice. Completes all educational requirements to maintain competency related to specific population and/or regulatory agencies with on-time completion. Participates in self and peer review activities and performance improvement initiatives. Encourages participation in professional advancement, community service, and research activities where appropriate. Qualifications
Education
Graduate of a comprehensive course from an accredited school of Radiological Technology. Years of Experience
1-2 years previous experience in their field. Required Skills and Knowledge
Good understanding of cardiovascular and peripheral anatomy. Responsible for meeting individual education and training requirements. Participates in on-call coverage as job requires. Possesses a high level of professionalism and the ability to establish good relationships with patients, staff and physicians. Able to perform duties with minimal supervision. Demonstrates knowledge, abilities, and skills to provide age- and culturally-specific patient care and education. Effectively communicates with peers, uses appropriate channels, and maintains confidentiality. Maintains competence and demonstrates ongoing professional growth. Demonstrates the ability to accept and implement change and work in a culturally diverse setting. Licenses and Certifications
Registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) Valid Ohio Radiologic License, required Current BLS certification and ACLS within 1 year of employment Seniority level
Entry level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Health Care Provider Industries: Hospitals and Health Care Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at The Christ Hospital Health Network.
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