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Job Objective: A brief overview of the position.
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The Cardiovasdcular Technologist assists the cardiologists during diagnostic and interventional procedures in the Cardiac Cath Lab and/or EP Lab.
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Reports to
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Director-Cardiac Services
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Supervises
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N/A
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Ages of Patients
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Adult
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Geriatric
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Blood Borne Pathogens
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High Potential
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Qualifications
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Education
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Required: Successful completion of an accredited Cardiovascular Technologist training program upon hire (i.e. RCIS, RCES, CVT program); if hired prior to June 2023, must successfully complete accredited CV Technologist training program within 2 years
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Licensure/Certification
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Required: RCIS, RCES or CVT certification upon hire; if hired prior to June 2023 must obtain within 2 years; American Heart Association BLS; ACLS; Completion of basic arrhythmia course or ECG certification
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Experience
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Required: Completion of clinical rotations in Cath/EP lab as part of RCIS/RCES/CVT training program
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Preferred: Experience in acute care or healthcare setting
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Essential Responsibilities
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Demonstrates compliance with Code of Conduct and compliance policies, and takes action to resolve compliance questions or concerns and report suspected violations.
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Evaluates and attends to the patient’s physical and emotional needs before, during and after procedure to ensure proper patient care and positive examination experience. Maintains patient confidentiality.
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Identifies patient utilizing two forms of verification following “time out” process.
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Identifies appropriate procedure to be performed and prepares room and equipment accordingly. Operates equipment appropriately.
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Performs in the scrub/circulating/monitoring roles in the lab.
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Assists nurses and physicians in monitoring hemodynamics.
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Operates monitoring equipment.
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Maintains cleanliness of exam area and equipment.
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Maintains sterile fields using aseptic technique.
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Assists in the setup, preparation and cleanup of the procedure.
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Works collaboratively with staff, physicians and other Eisenhower Medical Center employees.
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Collaborates with the RN and observes interdisciplinary standards of practice in relation to double-checking the delivery of medications to the sterile field.
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Properly disposes of all sharps and biohazardous waste.
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Assists with stocking supplies and utilizes supplies efficiently.
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Maintains up-to-date knowledge of procedures, techniques and equipment through in-services and conferences.
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Contributes to the maximum efficiency of the lab by active participation in Cath Lab patient flow, room turnaround and procedure preparation.
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Responsible for utilizing clinical and technical expertise to plan, implement and evaluate all aspects of invasive cardiovascular procedures.
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Obtains, assesses & analyzes hemodynamic waveforms.
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Prepares, maintains and operates IVUS, FFR, Impella, IABP devices.
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Scrubs, circulates & monitors complex structural heart procedures (i.e. Watchman, TAVR, Mistraclip)
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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Located in the heart of the Coachella Valley, you have access to resort-style living and world-class amenities throughout Southern California.
