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VCU Health

Academic medical center delivering patient care

Invasive Cardiovascular Technologist 1/2 - Electrophysiology Lab

Diagnostics & Laboratory ProfessionalsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeRichmond, VA, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Graduate from an accredited Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist or Registered Cardiovascular Electrophysiology Specialist program, and obtain RCIS or RCES certification within two years of hire; alternatively, graduate from a certificate-, degree-, or post-secondary educational program in a health science and obtain RCIS or RCES certification within two years of hire.
  • For Radiologic Technology candidates, graduate from a certified Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology radiology program; obtain Registered Technologist certification through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists within 90 days of hire and obtain VI, CI, RCIS, or RCES within two years of hire.
  • Hold Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support certifications.
  • Demonstrate novice-level competency and competence in routine studies.
  • Maintain working knowledge of technical standards, scope of practice, department and health-system policies, safety, and service standards.
  • Safely perform scrub, monitor, and circulating duties during diagnostic and interventional procedures using ALARA and AORN standards.
  • Complete all core competencies required during orientation.
  • Recognize personal limitations and request assistance when necessary.
  • Apply knowledge of radiation protection and safety.
  • Correctly and accurately complete charge-entry processes.
  • Recognize lethal heart rhythms and other life-threatening changes in patient condition and alert the licensed independent practitioner.
  • Take responsibility and accountability for own actions and those of the team.
  • Participate in performance-improvement activities to improve clinical outcomes.
  • Comply with health-system, The Joint Commission, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and other patient-care standards.

Responsibilities

  • Work on a team as a scrub technologist and monitor during invasive cardiologic procedures in the Cardiac Cath or Electrophysiology Lab.
  • Minimize waste by opening only necessary equipment and maintaining sterility throughout procedures.
  • Collect pertinent patient data relevant to the procedure.
  • Prepare patients for procedures and provide pre-, intra-, and post-procedure care.
  • Set up all non-invasive patient monitoring.
  • Promote a positive and collaborative practice atmosphere with other healthcare team members.
  • Work with the team to provide prompt and professional customer service.
  • Seek opportunities for learning and development.

About the Company

VCU Health

Academic medical center delivering patient care

VCU Health is an academic medical center with over 12,500 employees affiliated with Virginia Commonwealth University. It provides patient care, education, research, and medical training, combining clinical services with teaching and discovery. Care is delivered through a hospital and affiliated facilities by clinicians, researchers, and trainees. The goal is to improve patient outcomes and community health by delivering high-quality care while advancing medical knowledge and training the next generation of health professionals.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Richmond, VA
Founded
1838

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