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Veterans in Healthcare · 2 months ago

Cath Lab Tech - RCIS / RT(R) / RRT / RCVT / Paramedic - Heart and Vascular - NGMC - FT Days

Gainesville, GA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Veterans in Healthcare is committed to improving community health. They are seeking a Cath Lab Tech to assist in cardiac procedures under physician supervision, ensuring a sterile environment and providing care for critically ill patients.

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Responsibilities

Ensures that correct patient data is entered into x-ray computer and that correct technical factors for each patient are selected to achieve optimal picture quality

Ensures that correct preop paperwork is completed

Preps the procedure room and equipment for procedure to be performed, to include cleaning, removal of trash, and restocking of room between cases

Maintains sterile technique throughout invasive procedures, at the end of the procedure, assures that the surgical equipment is placed in the appropriate containers and taken to SPD

Prepares for procedure in terms of sterile supplies required

Ensures patients are prepped and draped appropriately, maintaining privacy and confidentiality

Assists the Physician during both percutaneous and open cases cases as evidenced by knowledge of selected equipment, selection and care of catheters, sheaths guidewires, and other necessary supplies

Trained in vascular sheath removal with adequate hemostasis. If credentialed, has ability to deploy vascular closure devices using proper sterile technique

Performs and rotates through functions of scrub, circulating (not administering medications), and monitoring positions

Sets up, operates, and troubleshoots fluoroscopy and digital radiological equipment, including post processing of films and cine

Ensures that required pre-, intra-, and post- procedure is present and accurate when documenting in the patient EMR

Prepares and operates specialized equipment found in the EVOR environment

Performs and documents daily operational functions on procedure room equipment on designated documentation form

Ensures that patient procedures/supply charges are accurate prior to placing in charging/billing system

Ability to take call shifts with a response time of 30 minutes

Maintains a team environment and culture

Assumes responsibility for own personal and professional development

Assists in orientation of new staff and/or serves as a mentor

Serves as facilitator between staff and Manager providing feedback as necessary

Completes unit based skills annually

Attends mandatory educational classes pertaining to new equipment, procedures, supplies, and new technology. Responsible for continuing education for required certifications

Assists with the documentation for the department's PI programs and participates in the department's process improvement initiatives

Qualification

Registered Cardio Interventional Specialist (RCIS)Registered Radiologic Technologist (RT(R))Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)Registered Cardiovascular Technologist (RCVT)BLS certificationACLS certificationCritical care experienceAssessment skillsOperate technical equipmentInterpersonal skills

Required

Registered Cardio Interventional Specialist (RCIS), Registered Radiologic Technologist (RT(R)), Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), or Registered Cardiovascular Technologist (RCVT) required

In lieu of registry, Paramedic license or a License as a Practical Nurse will be accepted

Current BLS and ACLS certification required

Graduate of an accredited RCIS or ASRT program required or a minimum of one (1) year of critical care (CCU, ICU, CVICU, ER) experience working in the job classifications noted above