Cardiovascular Technologist 3 - Lagrange, GA at Wellstar Health Systems in LaGrange, Georgia

Job Description:

Facility: Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center




Job Summary:

Functions under the direction of the Cath_EP Lab manager/Director. The cardiovascular technologist III assists with providing safe, age-appropriate care to the patient by performing cardiovascular cath with PCI 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. He/she is responsible for performing a wide variety of technical procedures requiring independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative in the utilization of the equipment for the diagnosis and/or treatment of diseases. The cardiovascular technologist III 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 3 years of experience performing invasive cardiovascular procedures. The cardiovascular technologist III participates in the cath or EP call rotation. The ability and willingness to proficiently precept/mentor new employees as requested by manager.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

Clinical Skills - 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 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 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 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

Required Minimum Education:

GED of an Associate Required or Bachelor's Degree in Health Science Required and Other Education Cardiovascular cath/EP lab experience may be substituted in lieu of formal education Required and Other Education Graduate of CVT program Preferred

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):

Reg Cardiac Electrophysi Spec 1.00 Required Registered CVI Specialist 1.00 Required ARRT Cardiac Interventional Ra 1.00 Required ARRT Cardio Vascular Interven 1.00 Required Basic Life Support 2.00 Required BLS - Instructor 2.00 Required BLS - Provisional 2.00 Required Advanced Cardiac Life Support 3.00 Required ACLS - Instructor 3.00 Required ACLS - Provisional 3.00 Required

Additional Licenses and Certifications:




Required Minimum Experience:

Minimum 3 years in cardiovascular cath/electrophysiology lab Required

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 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.