Wellstar Health System
Cardiovascular Technologist 1 - Cath Lab
Wellstar Health System, Douglasville, Georgia, us, 30133
Cardiovascular Technologist 1 - Cath Lab
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Work Shift Day (United States of America)
Job Summary The Cardiovascular Technologist I is a professional without Cath lab &/or interventional experience training to assist during diagnostic and therapeutic invasive cardiovascular procedures. He/she will train to assist the physician during the procedures and operate specialized equipment in a safe and efficient manner. The Cardiovascular Technologist I is responsible for maintaining sterile technique during procedures and assisting the Cath_EP 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. The cardiovascular technologist I may participate in the cath or EP call rotation once appropriately oriented and checked off on clinical and operational competencies.
Core Responsibilities And Essential Functions Clinical Skills
Completion of cardiovascular cath with 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 (e.g., 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 into 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 asked 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 pre‑procedural 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
Performs other duties as assigned. Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.
Required Minimum Education
Associates Health Science – Required
Accredited Program Radiologic Science – Preferred
Bachelors Health Science – Preferred
Additional Licenses & Certifications
ACLS – Advanced Cardiac Life Support – Required upon hire
ARC‑ALS – American Red Cross Advanced Life Support – Required upon hire
ACLS‑I – ACLS Instructor – Required upon hire
ACLS‑P – ACLS Provisional (180 days) – Required within 180 days
BLS – Basic Life Support – Required upon hire
ARC‑BLS – American Red Cross Basic Life Support – Required upon hire
BLS‑I – Basic Life Support Instructor – Required upon hire
Required Minimum Skills 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 outlined 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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Work Shift Day (United States of America)
Job Summary The Cardiovascular Technologist I is a professional without Cath lab &/or interventional experience training to assist during diagnostic and therapeutic invasive cardiovascular procedures. He/she will train to assist the physician during the procedures and operate specialized equipment in a safe and efficient manner. The Cardiovascular Technologist I is responsible for maintaining sterile technique during procedures and assisting the Cath_EP 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. The cardiovascular technologist I may participate in the cath or EP call rotation once appropriately oriented and checked off on clinical and operational competencies.
Core Responsibilities And Essential Functions Clinical Skills
Completion of cardiovascular cath with 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 (e.g., 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 into 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 asked 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 pre‑procedural 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
Performs other duties as assigned. Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.
Required Minimum Education
Associates Health Science – Required
Accredited Program Radiologic Science – Preferred
Bachelors Health Science – Preferred
Additional Licenses & Certifications
ACLS – Advanced Cardiac Life Support – Required upon hire
ARC‑ALS – American Red Cross Advanced Life Support – Required upon hire
ACLS‑I – ACLS Instructor – Required upon hire
ACLS‑P – ACLS Provisional (180 days) – Required within 180 days
BLS – Basic Life Support – Required upon hire
ARC‑BLS – American Red Cross Basic Life Support – Required upon hire
BLS‑I – Basic Life Support Instructor – Required upon hire
Required Minimum Skills 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 outlined 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.
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.
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