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Saint Francis Health System · 5 months ago

Neuro Intervention / Cardiovascular Technologist I

Yale Campus - Hospital

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Saint Francis Health System is seeking a Cardiovascular Technologist I who will provide advanced procedural support to physicians and maintain a clean and stocked work environment. The role includes hemodynamic and electrophysiological monitoring, operating specialized equipment, and assisting in patient care within a sterile environment.

Hospital & Health Care

Responsibilities

Performs patient care appropriate to the patient population: Assists in transporting patients to and from the department; performs appropriate patient care in a sterile environment under the guidance of the physician and RN; cross-trained to perform in two of the following: hemodynamic monitoring, electrophysiological monitoring, radiological maneuvering, scrubbing cases; assists in other areas of cardiology if needed as directed by the manager

Operates radiologic and hemodynamic monitoring equipment: Performs departmental functions within EPIC; accurately inputs data; monitors and performs detailed analysis of findings; appropriately operates radiologic equipment according to physician needs; assists in image management; troubleshoots equipment problems and assists in training other cardiovascular technicians and RNs in monitoring and scrubbing techniques, as needed

Operates specialized equipment according to protocols: Assists physician in using specialized equipment during procedures (i.e. IVUS, pressure wire, Thrombectomy devices, cardiac stimulator, EPT and RF sources, etc.); attends vendor in-services to learn new equipment and is a resource to other employees and physicians on proper use; supports new technology and implements protocols

Stocking/departmental maintenance: Performs environmental scrub downs to promote an aseptic environment; assists in setting procedure rooms up each A.M. (i.e. transducers, etc.); performs any other necessary functions as deemed necessary by the CVS Manager; communicates with material coordinator/supervisor concerning supply issues

Supports unit/hospital goals through PI and educational activities: Attends mandatory in-services and meets department education standards; accurately completes any variance reports; modifies behaviors or performance to comply with care standards and meets department requirements; aides in collection of statistics and presents findings in a logical, professional manner for process improvement; attends one departmental in-service per year

Qualification

Radiologic TechnologyCardiovascular CredentialingCardiac Catheterization ExperienceACLS CertificationCPR CertificationEffective CommunicationDetail OrientedOrganizational Skills

Required

Completion of an accredited Radiologic Technology Program or documentation of Cardiovascular Credentialing International Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) credentials

Registration from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT - R) and/or Registration from the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (RCIS - Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist)

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification required

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification required within one year of employment in job

Minimum 1 year of cardiac catheterization laboratory experience