What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cardiac Cath Lab Special Procedure Tech, RCIS, Contingent position at Saint Joseph Mercy Health System?
Employment Type:
Part time
Shift:
Day Shift
Description:
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.
00578434
Part time
Shift:
Day Shift
Description:
- Cardiac Special Procedure Tech II
- Is responsible for the safe and effective performance of the hemodynamic computer system and related monitoring and data acquisition systems.
- Assists physician in a variety of invasive and noninvasive procedures by performing all technical aspects and may direct the technical aspect of the procedure.
- Effectively performs the duties and responsibilities of all other technical and patient care functions in a cross-trained laboratory including the administration of medications and IV conscious/moderate sedation under the direction of a qualified physician.
- Provides patient care according to age specific criteria.
- Performs all duties in accordance with the mission, vision and service excellence standards of the organization.
- High school graduate or equivalent
- Associate degree in Cardiovascular Technology or related field is preferred
- Licensure is not required
- ACLS required. BCLS required.
- RCIS (formerly RCVT) or equivalent preferred
- Satisfactory completion of a formal cardiac cath-training program is preferred, or minimum of one-year experience as a cardiac cath technologist (with demonstrable skills).
- Thorough understanding of cardiac anatomy and physiology.
- Thorough understanding of principles of EKG, pressure waveform analysis, set-up and scrub procedure in a sterile field, operation of cineangiography equipment, arterial and venous blood gas analysis, catheterization procedures using Judkins and Sone techniques, temporary and permanent pacemaker placement, emergency procedures, cardiovascular medication administration (IV, oral, injected).
- Must be able to operate a variety of diagnostic and computerized equipment such as hemodynamic recorders, EKG monitors, hemoximeter, Doppler cineangiography equipment, defibrillation, film processors, and intra-aortic balloon pump (when available).
- Ability to recognize and analyze anatomical and pathological abnormalities common to age specific criteria.
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.
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