What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cardiovascular Technologist (SEIU), Part Time, Rotating Shift position at Adventist Health?
Located in Templeton amongst the oak trees, Adventist Health Twin Cities has been serving northern San Luis Obispo County since 1977. Comprised of a 122-bed acute care facility, our team provides exceptional care in emergency medicine, orthopedics, obstetrics, digestive disorders, wound care, and various medical, surgical and outpatient services. Locals enjoy weekly farmers markets in downtown Templeton, farm-to-fork dining, beautiful landscapes for hiking and biking, and beach days just fifteen minutes away at Cambria and Morro Bay.
Job Summary:
Aids physicians in diagnosis and treatment of heart, lung, and blood vessel disorders by conducting invasive and non-invasive diagnostic tests of cardiovascular and pulmonary systems. Provides cardiologists and radiologists with support for diagnostic and therapeutic coronary angiographies as well as electrophysiological and peripheral vascular exams. Maintains equipment. Records test results. This position is represented by SEIU.
Job Requirements:
Education and Work Experience:
- One year recent acute experience: Required
Licenses/Certifications:
- Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Ultrasonographer (RDCS): Required
- Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification: Required
- Registered Cardiac Sonographer (CCI-RCS) Certification or Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS): Required
Essential Functions:
- Prepares patients, rooms and equipment for subsequent cardiovascular procedures using clean and sterile techniques. Ensures equipment is in good working condition.
- Operates specialized equipment. Supports physicians in diagnosing and treating cardiac and peripheral vascular ailments by helping physicians wind a catheter through a patient's blood vessel to the heart. Completes electro-cardio-grams (EKGs or ECGs) by attaching electrodes to the patient's chest, arms, and legs; manipulating switches on a electrocardiograph machine to obtain a reading. Completes treadmill stress tests by connecting patient to an EKG monitor; obtaining a baseline heart-rate reading and resting blood pressure; increasing the speed of the treadmill; observing the effect of increased exertion. Completes non-invasive peripheral vascular tests by collecting ultrasound echoes to form a screen image of the heart function, blood flow, and circulation.
- Prepares and administers contrast media, adhering with established procedures and using the six rights of medication administration principles.
- Documents patient services by completing patient records, forms, reports, logs, and other records. Maintains equipment by ensuring that computers and cardiovascular systems and equipment are operating properly; following operating instructions; reporting any hazardous or potentially dangerous conditions; responding to equipment breakdowns; troubleshooting problems; calibrating equipment; following preventive maintenance procedures; anticipating repair requirements; calling for repairs. Maintains quality results by evaluating diagnostic studies for quality and diagnoses.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Organizational Requirements:
Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations, including, but not limited to, measles, mumps, flu (based on the seasonal availability of the flu vaccine typically during October-March each year), COVID-19 vaccine (required in CA, HI and OR) etc., as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.
