Wellstar Health System
Cardiovascular Technologist 1 - Cath Lab
Wellstar Health System, Douglasville, Georgia, us, 30133
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Cardiovascular Technologist 3 - Cath Lab
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Completion of cardiovascular cath w/PCI and 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 Exhibits a higher level of collaboration with peers in making decisions related to cardiovascular patient care 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 Serve as a proctor for other cath_EP lab staff as requested 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 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 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 Qualifications
Required Minimum Education: GED General Bachelors Health Science-Preferred Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s): All Certifications Are Required Upon Hire Unless Otherwise Stated. RCES - Reg Cardiac Electrophysiology Spec or RCIS - Registered CVI Specialist or ARRT-CI - ARRT Cardiac Interventional Radiography or ARRT-CV - ARRT Cardiovascular Interventions BLS - Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or ACLS-I - ACLS - Instructor Additional Licenses and Certifications: See Above Required Minimum Experience: Minimum 3 years in cardiovascular cath/electrophysiology lab Competency in all aspects of cardiovascular cath with PCI or electrophysiology procedures, patient positioning, exposure factors and radiation protection Required special/advanced procedure registry as outline above Extensive 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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Cardiovascular Technologist 3 - Cath Lab
role at
Wellstar Health System . Work Shift: Day (United States of America) Responsibilities
Completion of cardiovascular cath w/PCI and 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 Exhibits a higher level of collaboration with peers in making decisions related to cardiovascular patient care 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 Serve as a proctor for other cath_EP lab staff as requested 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 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 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 Qualifications
Required Minimum Education: GED General Bachelors Health Science-Preferred Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s): All Certifications Are Required Upon Hire Unless Otherwise Stated. RCES - Reg Cardiac Electrophysiology Spec or RCIS - Registered CVI Specialist or ARRT-CI - ARRT Cardiac Interventional Radiography or ARRT-CV - ARRT Cardiovascular Interventions BLS - Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or ACLS-I - ACLS - Instructor Additional Licenses and Certifications: See Above Required Minimum Experience: Minimum 3 years in cardiovascular cath/electrophysiology lab Competency in all aspects of cardiovascular cath with PCI or electrophysiology procedures, patient positioning, exposure factors and radiation protection Required special/advanced procedure registry as outline above Extensive 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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