Cardiovascular-Invasive Tech at BJC HealthCare

Florissant, Missouri, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

18 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Sterile Technique, Patient Care, X-ray Equipment, Cardiac Procedures, Vascular Procedures, Structural Heart Procedures, Hemodynamic Support, Analgesia, Moderate Sedation, Room Preparation, Assisting Physicians, Post-procedural Assessment, Stabilization, Transfer Support, Basic Patient Assessment, Calculating Hemodynamic Values

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Additional Information About the Role Christian Hospital is looking for a Scrub tech in the Cardiac cath lab. This position will be assisting physicians with different cardiac and vascular procedures, and structural heart procedures. Sterile technique and patient care is involved with every procedure. Use of x-ray equipment is also required. Monday through Friday 8am- 4:30pm Call Schedule 1-2 days per week plus every 3rd weekend Overview Christian Hospital has been serving St. Louis and the surrounding metro areas since 1903. U.S. News & World Report ranks Christian Hospital No. 5 in St. Louis for overall clinical excellence and No. 9 in Missouri, which puts us in the top 6% of all hospitals in the state! The U.S. News adult methodology ranks clinical specialties and rates common care procedures and conditions. Christian was nationally ranked as “high performing” in the clinical specialty of geriatrics and in the following seven of 21 common procedures and conditions: heart attack, heart failure, kidney failure, diabetes, COPD, pneumonia and stroke. High performing in a specialty means we were in the top 10% nationally of all evaluated hospitals for that specialty or procedure and condition. Northwest HealthCare, six miles west of Christian, offers 24- hour emergency care, the Sleep Disorders Center and a variety of outpatient diagnostic and imaging services. The Cardiac Catheterization Lab provides services to all in-house patients or outpatients, patients directly from the Emergency Room, or patients transferred from other health care facilities, excluding pediatric patients. Basic physical, emotional and educational assessment of patients undergoing cardiac catheterization. Analgesia and moderate sedation needs are assessed prior, during and post procedure by the nurse. Assistance to physicians performing diagnostic and interventional procedures; pharmacologic and hemodynamic support of patients before, during and after all invasive procedures. Post-procedural assessment, stabilization and transfer to appropriate medical/surgical service. Preferred Qualifications Role Purpose Provides patient care essential to cardiac catheterization procedures, including calculating hemodynamic values for the physician during complicated diagnostic and intervention procedures. Responsibilities Assists with cardiac catheterization procedures. Calculates hemodynamic values for the physician during diagnostic and intervention procedures. Prepares room and supplies for cardiac catheterization procedures. Minimum Requirements Education High School Diploma or GED Experience 2-5 years Supervisor Experience No Experience Preferred Requirements Licenses & Certifications RCIS Benefits and Legal Statement BJC Total Rewards At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being. Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date Disability insurance* paid for by BJC Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution 401(k) plan with BJC match Tuition Assistance available on first day BJC Institute for Learning and Development Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time Adoption assistance To learn more, go to our Benefits Summary. *Not all benefits apply to all jobs The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer

Responsibilities

The Cardiovascular-Invasive Tech assists physicians with cardiac catheterization procedures and calculates hemodynamic values during these procedures. They also prepare the room and supplies necessary for the procedures.