Employment Type:
Full time
Shift:
Day Shift
Description:
Cardiac Special Procedure Tech II
Scrubs and gowns for surgery to assist the cardiologist in all aspects of invasive cardiovascular procedures. Performs a variety of specialized and complex invasive and non-invasive cardiovascular procedures. Assists the cardiologist in all surgical and diagnostic procedures. Prepares patients and assists in monitoring the patient's condition during invasive cardiovascular procedures.
REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE
Associate's degree or equivalent combination of experience and education in Cardiovascular Technology or related field required.
RCIS/RCES (CCI) or CI (ARRT) certification preferred.
BLS/ACLS Required.
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).
Must be able to respond within 30 minutes when on call.
Job Knowledge
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.
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are 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, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.
Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.
EOE including disability/veteran
