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The Christ Hospital Health Network · 3 months ago

Cardiovascular Technologist H&V - Main Cardiac Cath Lab- Full Time - Days

Cincinnati, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

The Christ Hospital Health Network is seeking a Cardiovascular Technologist for their Main Cardiac Cath Lab. The role involves providing comprehensive care to adult and geriatric patients undergoing invasive cardiology and peripheral procedures, ensuring optimal image quality and patient safety throughout the process.

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Responsibilities

Demonstrates the skills to complete a holistic assessment of the patient’s physical, psychosocial, spiritual, and education needs

Understands signs and symptoms and data related to the patient’s presenting needs

Recognizes and appropriately reports to the physician and charge RN pertinent abnormal data and changes in the patient’s condition

Utilizes appropriate handoff methods to collaborate with other healthcare team members to communicate pertinent data regarding patient’s physiological and psychological data

Assesses patient, family, and environment for safety risks, proactively seeks out and performs safety initiatives

Provides ongoing, individualized holistic patient and family education based on needs with the multidisciplinary team

Demonstrates critical thinking upon review of physician orders, making appropriate referrals, & contacts other health team professionals

Responds to emergency situations that require an immediate, controlled precision in a skillful manner

Implements measures to prevent contamination and/or transmission of disease to include the use of appropriate protective devices and equipment to prevent injury and maintain a safe environment

Functions related to scrubbing and assisting the physician

Functions as a scrub assistant to the cardiologist/ radiologist using the principles of sterile technique. Also aids in the technical performance of diagnostic/ interventional procedures in the cath lab and angiography

Sets up sterile trays and all specialized equipment according to procedure being performed

Maintains hemostasis of a vessel post procedure using a compression device, closure device or manual compression. Recognized the potential problems associated with insertion sites and takes appropriate corrective actions if indicated

Maintains competency on arterial and venous sheath removal techniques and groin management

Demonstrates knowledge of department policies regarding radiation safety while using x-ray equipment

Provides proper radiation protection for patients, self and others (uses lead aprons, lead gloves and gonadal shielding when appropriate)

Properly screens all females in childbearing age as to possible pregnancy

Properly wears radiation dosimetry badges, exchanges badges each month and reviews/ signs monthly dosimetry reports

Operation and maintains all radiographic, digital, processing and viewing equipment associated with the production of high quality images and quantitative analysis of coronary/ peripheral anatomy so the cardiologist/ radiologist can properly diagnose and patients

Verifies the operation of imaging equipment for all procedures and verifies the integrity of the equipment prior to the start of the procedure

Transfers images and is able to create a CD after the cardiac cath or angiographic procedures. Completes all paperwork associated with the documentation of the procedure and charges incurred. (Vericis and Pacs systems)

Able to pull archived films and load media from prior procedures and have them available for physician viewing

Maintains a thorough knowledge of the operation and maintenance of all diagnostic and therapeutic equipment and products used for procedures to ensure it’s accuracy and safety. Should be able to troubleshoot to a reasonable degree all equipment used within the lab

Loads and programs pressure injector according to parameters established for each procedure

Procedural and patient informationNursing process is accurately and concisely documented in the patient’s electronic medical record to include EPIC and Heartsuites, reflecting the plan of care as implemented by the patient, family, and multidisciplinary team

Documents information in a timely manner, according to hospital policy, to include the plan of care, accurate updates, teaching, and the patients’ and family response to care

Provides physiologic monitoring during cardiac catheterization and peripheral angiographic procedures

Recognizes and records pressure waveforms and determines values of these pressures for physician interpretation, including variance due to technical or physiologic conditions or errors, and how to correct them if possible

Recognizes various EKG waveforms and arrhythmias. Updates the cardiologists of any changes during diagnostic/ interventional procedures, including life threatening arrhythmias, ischemic changes and injury patterns

Demonstrates leadership skills such as the ability to motivate, educate, delegate, and mentor peers and other members of the healthcare team while effectively managing the care of patients and family members

Acts as a resource and educator for multidisciplinary team members and students, continuously evaluating and documenting competency

Assumes responsibility and accountability for professional growth and development. Contributes to the professional development of peers, colleagues and others

Participates in 75% of staff meetings and 75% of council meetings as appropriate. Participates in council activities and task forces to improve competencies of self, co-workers, and staff members related to patient care

Supports self and peers in professional growth and development utilizing resources and opportunities within and outside of The Christ Hospital. Acts as a resource, educator and preceptor for staff and nursing students

Maintains competency in POC (point of care) testing for unit specific practice

Completes all educational requirements to maintain competency related to specific population of patient and/or regulatory agencies (Healthstream education 100% on-time completion and attendance for annual education day). Submits required tests and paperwork in a timely manner without management interventions

Participates in self and peer review activities to include the positive recognition of peers and staff on a regular basis

Participation in professional advancement program is encouraged

Prepares for certification specific to work area of professional practice when eligible

Participation in chosen professional organizations, conferences and research is encouraged

Participates in performance improvement initiatives

Participation in community service activities is encouraged

Participation in research activities is encouraged

Qualification

Cardiovascular anatomy knowledgeRadiologic Technology certificationBLS certificationACLS certificationPatient care skillsRadiation safety knowledgeX-ray equipment operationProfessionalismCultural competenceCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Graduate of a comprehensive course from an accredited school of Radiological Technology

1-2 years previous experience in their field

Good understanding of cardiovascular and peripheral anatomy

Responsible for meeting individual education and training requirements

Participates in on-call coverage as job requires

Possesses a high level of professionalism and the ability to establish good relationship with patients, staff and physicians

Able to perform duties with minimal supervision

The Radiology Technologist demonstrates the knowledge, abilities, and skills to provide age and culturally specific patient care and education

The Radiology Technologist effectively communicates with peers, utilizes appropriate channels of communication and maintains absolute confidentiality

The Radiology Technologist maintains competence and demonstrates evidence of continuing professional growth

The Radiology Technologist demonstrates the ability to accept and implement change and the ability to work in a culturally diverse setting

Registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT)

Valid Ohio Radiologic License, required

Current BLS certification and ACLS within 1 year of employment

Company

The Christ Hospital Health Network

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The Christ Hospital Health Network is a healthcare system that provides intensive care, wellness and speciality services.

Founded in 1889

Cincinnati, Ohio, USA

5001-10000 employees

https://www.thechristhospital.com/

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