Cath Lab Technologist - St. Vincent Medical Center at Advantus Health Partners

Toledo, Ohio, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

05 Jul, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Cardiac Catheterization, Hemodynamic Monitoring, EKG Interpretation, Aseptic Technique, Fluoroscopic Equipment Operation, Patient Positioning, Vascular Procedures, Electronic Health Record (EHR), Sterile Technique, Patient Care Coordination, Inventory Management, Charge Capture

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Mercy Health St. Vincent Medical Center Full Time Days Join our team today! Sign On Bonus - $12,000 Higher Pay Scales and Sign-On Incentives Flexible Schedule to live the life you deserve Rewarding Higher Differentials with working on the Weekend Mercy Health St. Vincent Medical Center is a faith based Catholic Healthcare Ministry committed to serving the poor and underserved of our community since 1853. Mercy Health St. Vincent Medical Center is a Regional Tertiary care facility serving a 150 mile radius of Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan. St. Vincent has been a well-established leader in quality healthcare as demonstrated by being verified as a Level I Adult and Level II Pediatric Trauma Center by the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma, designated as a STEMI Center, as well as Comprehensive Stroke Center verified by the Joint Commission. Mercy Health St. Vincent Medical Center has also partnered with Nationwide Children’s Hospital of Columbus to create Nationwide Children’s Hospital of Toledo on the campus of Mercy Health St. Vincent Medical Center. Job Summery: Under general supervision, assists physicians in performing invasive and noninvasive cardiac, structural heart interventions, and vascular procedures in the Cardiac Catheterization Lab (CCL). Prepares patients and procedural sites using aseptic techniques. Assists physicians by calibrating equipment, preparing supplies, devices and instruments for the procedure. Sets up, operates, and monitors complex digital medical and fluoroscopic equipment to ensure accurate image acquisition and expected patient outcomes. Utilizes multiple computer applications and medical devices for proper procedure documentation within the electronic health record (EHR). Responsible for monitoring, interpreting and calculating hemodynamic waveforms and EKGs. Assists with the coordination, implementation, and evaluation of patient care under the supervision of the physician in the CCL to promote safe, efficient, and therapeutic patient care. Maintains an electronically and radiologic safe environment in the CCL. Maintains integrity of CCL supply inventory. Ensures accurate charge capture. Essential Functions: Extracts and documents all pertinent pre- procedural information obtained from patient and medical record. Prepares patients for procedures using proper positioning and surgical prep of procedural site(s). Maintains sterile technique while assisting physician during cardiac adult and pediatric / EP/ vascular procedures. Requires the ability to prepare instruments equipment and medications before and during Cardiac/ EP/ Vascular Assists physician in cardiac/ vascular/ EP/ pediatric procedures. Operates digital medical and fluoroscopic equipment during procedures. Continuous monitoring of patients condition through interpretation of EKG and hemodynamic waveforms. Requires documentation of procedural events and ensures accuracy of recorded waveforms and calculation. Finalizes procedural reports and transfers all images and hemodynamic information to the server. Loads automatic injector with contrast media and injects via catheter at a rate of volume selected by physician. Uses provided computer applications to ensure accurate charge capture on procedural and supply charges. Requires stocking and inventory of equipment and supply readiness utilizing hospital inventory system. Participate in unit performance improvement /quality management measures. Job Requirements: Required Minimum Education: Vocational/Technical Degree Must be RCIS credentialed through Cardiovascular Credentialing International and/or RT through ARRT. Must have BLS / ACLS certification. Must have basic dysrhythmia course. Work requires 6 to 12 months on-the-job training in electrocardiograph interpretation, aseptic techniques, and cardiac diagnostic and interventional procedures. Qualifications: Minimum Years and Type of Experience: Previous Cath Lab or RT experience preferred but not required. Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Must possess level of knowledge of heart anatomy, physiology and radiographic procedures generally acquired through two years education in an allied health science such as radiographic technology, nursing, or cardiopulmonary technology. Desirable to have registry as an invasive Cardiovascular Specialist through the Cardiovascular Credentialing International. Must have analytical abilities necessary to monitor and assess patient’s condition, and to perform calculations for diagnosis of heart defects. This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation. As a Mercy Health associate, you're part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being—personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way. What we offer Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible) Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com

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Responsibilities

Assists physicians in performing invasive and noninvasive cardiac, structural heart, and vascular procedures within the Cardiac Catheterization Lab. Responsible for operating fluoroscopic equipment, monitoring hemodynamic waveforms, and ensuring accurate procedural documentation.