Invasive Cardio Tech III PRN

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Under direct supervision, performs work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to perform procedures on patients undergoing cardiac diagnostic, Cardiac interventional or Electrophysiology procedures. Provides technical support in the diagnosis and treatment of heart and vascular disease. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.

 

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A Brief Overview
Under direct supervision, performs work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to perform procedures on patients undergoing cardiac diagnostic, Cardiac interventional or Electrophysiology procedures. Provides technical support in the diagnosis and treatment of heart and vascular disease. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.

What you will do

• Under direct supervision, assists physician/surgeon during cardiovascular diagnostic, cardiovascular interventional or electrophysiology procedures.
• Must be available for on-call if required in designated area and respond within the designated time frame for emergency procedures.
• Performs a variety of testing to assist with diagnosis and treatment.
• Documents care delivered in the patient’s medical record in accordance with policy and procedure for the department.
• Provides day-to-day direction and guidance to cath lab technologists in assigned area.
• Responsible for monitoring and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, quality standards, compliance activities, and policies and procedures.
• Provides support in the preparation, care, maintenance, and availability of cath lab or electrophysiology supplies and equipment.

Education Qualifications

• Associate's Degree Respiratory Therapy
• Associate's Degree Cardiovascular Technology
• Associate's Degree Surgical Technology
• Please refer to additional job description

Experience Qualifications

• 1-3 years Cath Lab Minimum of two years of Cath Lab or Electrophysiology work experience

Skills and Abilities

• Proficient in basic and advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) or pediatric advanced life support (PALS) if working with children.
• Applies comprehensive technical knowledge and leadership in clinical practice; demonstrates competency in complex patient procedures that require additional skill and training.
• Demonstrates the ability to guide, teach, and mentor other techs and serve in a charge capacity.
• Knowledge of use and troubleshooting of complex technical equipment and instrumentation.
• Effectively communicates with co-workers, physicians and other members of the healthcare team.
• Ability to work without close supervision and to exercise independent judgment.
• Ability to organize multiple tasks and projects and maintain control of workflow.

Licenses and Certifications

• BASIC LIFE SUPPORT - American Heart Association
• Certified Surgical First Assistant - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting
• Certified Surgical Technologist - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting
• Registered Respiratory Therapist - Arkansas - Arkansas State Medical Board
• Registered Respiratory Therapist - Mississippi - Mississippi State Department of Health
• Registered Respiratory Therapist - Tennessee - Tennessee Board of Respiratory Care
• Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist - Cardiovascular Credentialing International
• Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist - Cardiovascular Credentialing International
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support - American Heart Association
• Certified Respiratory Care Therapist - Tennessee - Tennessee Board of Respiratory Care
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support - American Heart Association
• Please refer to additional job description

Supervision Provided by this Position

• There are no supervisory or lead responsibilities assigned to this position.

Physical Demands

• Must be available for on-call