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Aurora Health Care · 3 months ago

Cardiovascular Tech II

Sheboygan, WI

Part-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$37/hr - $56/hr

2+ years exp

Aurora Health Care is a healthcare provider seeking a Cardiovascular Tech II. The role involves operating monitoring equipment, supporting physicians during procedures, and ensuring patient safety through various technical and clinical responsibilities.

Health Care

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Operates all monitoring, recording and related equipment used during procedures. Collects and prepares pertinent data for use by physician/staff

Supports physician and staff during procedures

Monitors patient electrocardiogram for cardiac dysrhythmias

Operates the defibrillator and performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation when required. Provides assistance in emergency situations

Assists in pre and post procedure activities related to equipment and patient care. Positions patient and selects exposure factors for all radiographic procedures performed in the department

Identifies cardiovascular and peripheral vascular anatomy for documentation purposes

Performs initial troubleshooting on equipment and arranges maintenance as necessary. Performs calibration, cleaning and quality assurance measures on equipment. Prepares, delivers, and picks up reusable items for re-sterilization

Prepares and operates imaging, angiographic, interventional and storage systems

Scrubs to assist physician with diagnostic, interventional and surgical procedures with knowledge of equipment and equipment options. Must be able to work with medical staff and fellows

Serves as a technical resource, role model and/or preceptor for students and staff. Develops, trains and administers competencies to staff. Facilitates clinical problem solving and collaborates with other departments to provide education on managing patients after procedures and any other cardiology department processes and procedures

Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards

Qualification

Cardiovascular Invasive SpecialistAdvanced Cardiac Life SupportBasic Life SupportElectrophysiology SpecialistCardiac Device SpecialistInterpretationCardiac monitoringBasic computer skillsTechnical resourceCommunication

Required

Operates all monitoring, recording and related equipment used during procedures

Collects and prepares pertinent data for use by physician/staff

Supports physician and staff during procedures

Monitors patient electrocardiogram for cardiac dysrhythmias

Operates the defibrillator and performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation when required

Provides assistance in emergency situations

Assists in pre and post procedure activities related to equipment and patient care

Positions patient and selects exposure factors for all radiographic procedures performed in the department

Identifies cardiovascular and peripheral vascular anatomy for documentation purposes

Performs initial troubleshooting on equipment and arranges maintenance as necessary

Performs calibration, cleaning and quality assurance measures on equipment

Prepares, delivers, and picks up reusable items for re-sterilization

Prepares and operates imaging, angiographic, interventional and storage systems

Scrubs to assist physician with diagnostic, interventional and surgical procedures with knowledge of equipment and equipment options

Must be able to work with medical staff and fellows

Serves as a technical resource, role model and/or preceptor for students and staff

Develops, trains and administers competencies to staff

Facilitates clinical problem solving and collaborates with other departments to provide education on managing patients after procedures

Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served

Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span

Possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs

Provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures

Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist registration (RCIS) issued by the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI), or

Cardiac Device Specialist (CCDS) certification issued by the International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners (IBHRE), or

Electrophysiology Specialist (CEPS) certification issued by the International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners (IBHRE), or

Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES) certification issued by the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI), and

Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required, and

Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification (ACLS) issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required

Associate's Degree in Cardiovascular Technology or related field

Typically requires 2 years of experience in a cardiac catheterization lab performing cardiac monitoring, panning and scrubbing

Completion of an approved basic ECG interpretation course within three months of hire

Advanced technical skills in monitoring, scrubbing and panning with proficiency in both Catheterization and Electrophysiology procedures (where required)

Demonstrated ability to quickly change priorities in a fast-paced environment

Excellent communication skills to work effectively with physicians, patients and other staff members

Basic computer skills

Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, and reach above shoulders frequently throughout the workday

Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist

Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs. over the head

Must be able to carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance

Must be able to push/pull with 30 lbs. of force

Must be able to perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present

Position requires use of foot pedals on carts or machines

May be exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical, and radiation hazards as well as blood and body fluids; therefore, personal protective equipment must be worn as necessary

Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job

Company

Aurora Health Care

At Aurora Health Care, helping people live well is what drives us – it’s our purpose and what we do every day.

Founded in 1984

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA

10001+ employees

http://aurorahealthcare.org

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