CV Invasive Technologist

Job Description:

The CV Invasive Specialist performs duties necessary for cardiac catheterization procedures at a technical and professional level requiring some proctoring and supervision of technical detail. The Specialist performs a variety of technical procedures that require some independent judgment. The CV Invasive Specialist assumes responsibility and initiative for designated areas and procedures as required.

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Posting Specifics

Shift Details:

• 36 hours per week; 4x 9-hour shifts

• Share on call obligations on nights, weekends, and holidays (requires 30-minute response time)

• Regular Lab hours are 7:00am-4:30pm Monday- Friday

• Call hours 4:30pm-7:00am with 24-hour coverage Saturday, Sunday and holidays

Unit Details:

• We care for patients undergoing Cardiac, Electrophysiology, and Structural Heart procedures

• 4 state of the art cath labs plus one hybrid room

• Collaborative respectful culture with a tight-knit and cohesive team

• 3 person teams including an RN, a scrub tech, and an additional tech or nurse

• Documentation via Epic and MacLab

• Combination of RN conscious sedation and anesthesia

Are you interested in advancing your career while helping people live the healthiest lives possible? As an Invasive Cardiovascular Technician at Intermountain Health, you will play a vital role in supporting our clinical team, ensuring our patients receive the best care.  At Intermountain, you will be part of a team that values career advancement, innovation and collaboration, where your skills are valued, and your contributions make a lasting impact. 

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As an Invasive Cardiovascular Technician at Intermountain Health, you will play a vital role in supporting our clinical team, ensuring our patients receive the best care by:

• Provides technical support during invasive cardiovascular procedures. Provides patientcare under the supervision of the RN.
• Assists physicians in radiological imaging of cardiac and vascular procedures, acts as scrub assistant, maintaining sterile conditions during clinical procedures. Operates imaging equipment and works in the control room monitoring and documenting procedure images and events.
• Educates patients and families regarding the procedure and about the expectations of the procedure. Teaches patient and family about pre and post procedure physical conditions.
• Assists in maintaining order and cleanliness of the unit. Maintains appropriate stock levels for complex interventions and diagnostic procedures.
• Completes daily, progress and discharge documentation according to departmental standards. Accurately documents productivity information.
• Participates in quality and patient safety initiatives. Identifies potential areas for improvement including processes that could be streamlined or revised to improve patient satisfaction. Identifies potential safety hazards that may create problems for patients and/or staff, and takes appropriate actions. .

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Registered ARRT or Registered Respiratory Therapist with CV specific certification or RCIS or RCES, or Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Technologist RCIS is required within 18 months of hire
• Current Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS-HCP)
• ACLS
• Surgery Technician License must be obtained within 3 months from hire date in the State of Colorado.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associates degree
• Two (2) years of experience in Cardiology/Cath Lab

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements list must be representative of the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensure, experience, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. Regular attendance to perform work on site during regularly scheduled business hours or scheduled shifts is required

Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.- and -Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.- and -Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.- and -Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.- and -Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc).- and -May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.

Location:

St. Marys Regional Hospital

Work City:

Grand Junction

Work State:

Colorado

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

36

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. 

$35.25 - $54.39

We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

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Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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