Invasive Cardiovascular Tech

Why ThedaCare? Living A Life Inspired! Our new vision at ThedaCare is bold, ambitious, and ignited by a shared passion to provide outstanding care. We are inspired to reinvent health care by becoming a proactive partner in health, enriching the lives of all and creating value in everything we do. Each of us are called to take action in delivering higher standards of care, lower costs and a healthier future for our patients, our families, our communities and our world. At ThedaCare, our team members are empowered to be the catalyst of change through our values of compassion, excellence, leadership, innovation, and agility. A career means much more than excellent compensation and benefits. Our team members are supported by continued opportunities for learning and development, accessible and transparent leadership, and a commitment to work/life balance. If you’re interested in joining a health care system that is changing the face of care and well-being in our community, we encourage you to explore a future with ThedaCare. Benefits, with a whole-person approach to wellness – Lifestyle Engagement e.g. health coaches, relaxation rooms, health focused apps (Wonder, Ripple), mental health support Access & Affordability e.g. minimal or zero copays, team member cost sharing premiums, daycare About ThedaCare! Summary : The Invasive Cardiovascular Technologist is a health care professional who uses high-technology equipment at the direction of a qualified physician to assist with invasive procedures on patients leading to the diagnosis and treatment of cardiac, neurological, and peripheral vascular disease. Job Description: Schedule: DAY Shift with start times varying from 6:30-8a 8 hour shifts On call for nights, weekends and holidays Unit Summary: ThedaCare Regional Medical Center-Neenah has a long history of providing stroke care for the communities in Northeast and Central Wisconsin. The hospital was one of the first certified Primary Stroke Centers in the state, and is now the fifth hospital in Wisconsin to be recognized as a Comprehensive Stroke Center. The Specials Department consists of 2 rooms (with fluoroscopy) and is a fast paced dept. The team provides intraprocedural care for patients having minimally invasive procedures in the field of Interventional Cardiology, Interventional Radiology, and Peripheral Vascular. The team provides care for patients having strokes, cardiac catheterization, nephrostomy tube placement, vertebroplasty, biliary tube placements, lower extremity and peripheral angiograms/interventions. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES: Prepares patients and assembles and operates hemodynamic equipment during interventional cardiac procedures for diagnosis of heart disease. Assists physician in performing invasive procedures and performs related radiographic/fluoroscopic imaging such as administering contrast to demonstrate catheter location and position, and documents results. Monitors and alerts team of life threatening changes in patient status and responds with assistance during emergency procedures (including CPR and defibrillator when required). Assists with diagnostic, interventional, and surgical procedures as a scrub assistant with competent knowledge of equipment and supply options. Enters patient and study information into the radiology information system, and documents billing codes of procedures performed to ensure accurate patient charges. Processes images as directed and accurately identifies and labels images, identifying patient name, medical record, and location/position of scans. Ensures that images are of diagnostic quality and assists biomed in evaluating digital equipment to maintain consistent image quality QUALIFICATIONS: Associate’s degree in radiologic sciences or 24-month AMA-approved radiographic technologist program Registration with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), RT (R) or RCIS American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) ACLS within 3 months of hire Current State of Wisconsin license as radiographer PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Ability to move freely (standing, stooping, walking, bending, pushing, and pulling) and lift up to a maximum of fifty (50) pounds without assistance Job classification is exposed to blood borne pathogens (blood or bodily fluids) while performing job duties WORK ENVIRONMENT: Interaction with department members and other healthcare providers May be exposed to communicable diseases when working in a healthcare setting Frequent exposure to sharp objects and instruments Frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electric shock Occasional high noise level Scheduled Weekly Hours: 32 Scheduled FTE: 0.8 Location: ThedaCare Regional Medical Center - Neenah - Neenah,Wisconsin Overtime Exempt: No About ThedaCare ThedaCare is a community health system consisting of seven hospitals, numerous clinics and related services.We are the third largest health care employer in Wisconsin and the largest employer in the state's second largest economic market - Northeast Wisconsin - with approximately 6,800 employees. Through our 100-year history, ThedaCare has woven itself into the very fabric of the communities we serve. For our employees, ThedaCare offers an environment that not only welcomes but also encourages innovative thinking and fresh approaches to today’s health care challenges. We’ve improved the health of thousands of individuals. We know this because we track our quality and constantly seek to improve our care and services for the members of our communities. This job posting is available in other languages besides English free of charge. Please contact the ThedaCare Employment Center to make your request at 920-830-5800 and then prompt “1”. ThedaCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ThedaCare complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, color, religion, sex, gender identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, medical condition, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.