Cardiovascular Technician

Job Summary

Accountable for assisting the cardiologist in performing cardiac procedures for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. These diagnostic and therapeutic procedures support enhanced function of the circulation and electric pathways of the heart.

Essential Functions

• Prepares and positions patient for the procedure.

• Supports and collects necessary data to ensure the safety and quality expectations are met for the patient and the team.

• Provides sterile instruments and supplies during the diagnostic and invasive cardiac procedures.

• Assists with and operates supporting equipment needed for procedure. Equipment may include recording system, mapping system, ultrasound system, advanced circulatory pumps, FFR, OCT, laser equipment and other equipment as needed.

• Maintains documentation of the procedure for accurate clinical, hemodynamic, billing and quality requirements.

• Administers medications under the immediate direction of the physician.

• Prepares room for cardiac catheterization procedures, restocks room as necessary, and cleans and prepares equipment, stretchers, work areas and reusable supplies, returning unneeded equipment to appropriate area.

• Communicates and collaborates with patients and other members of the health care team in order to ensure continuity and coordination of services.

Qualifications

Required

• Required Associate's Degree health care related field

• Direct patient care in the acute care/hospital setting Preferred

• Knowledge of ECG tracings Preferred

• Previous procedural experience Preferred

• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association 30 Days required Or

• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross 30 Days required

• CRT-Adv Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - AHA American Heart Association 1 Year required

• CRT-Pediatric Adv Life Support (PALS) - AHA American Heart Association If working with pediatric patients 1 Year required

• CRT-Reg Card Elect Specialist (RCES) - CCINT'L Cardiovascular Credentialing International 3 Yrs required Or

• CRT-Reg Card Inter Specialist (RCIS) - CCINT'L Cardiovascular Credentialing International 3 Yrs required

About Corewell Health

As a team member at Corewell Health, you will play an essential role in delivering personalized health care to our patients, members and our communities. We are committed to cultivating and investing in YOU. Our top-notch teams are comprised of collaborators, leaders and innovators that continue to build on one shared mission statement - to improve health, instill humanity and inspire hope. Join a nationally recognized health system with an ambitious vision of continued advancement and excellence.

How Corewell Health cares for you

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Primary Location

SITE - Lakeland Hospital St Joseph - 1234 Napier Ave - St Joseph

Department Name

Invasive Lab Cath St Joseph - Niles and St Joseph Hosp

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

Hours of Work

6:00 a.m to 4:00 p.m.

Days Worked

Variable

Weekend Frequency

On-call weekends

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An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

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