The Cardiovascular Technologist Invasive will be responsible to assist physicians during cardiac catheterization procedure, obtain, and document data pertinent to cardiac care diagnosis, and treatment. Will perform a variety of technical and research duties as related to the cardiac catheterization lab under the direction of the senior technologist and physician.
PRN- As Needed
Minimum Education
High School Diploma or GED
Minimum Work Experience
3 years
Specific Requirements and Preferences
Experience in the field of cardiology or equivalent schooling and experience. (Required)
Functional Accountabilities
Procedure Assistance
1. Operate hemodynmic equipment such as physiological monitor, cardiac output computer , electrophysiology equipment.
2. Prep patient site per protocol.
3. Assist physician with percutaneous and cut down procedures into arteries and veins; intracardiac electrophysiology testing, including rapid pacing techniques: temporary and permanent pacemaker insertion.
4. Perform blood gas analysis.
5. Assist Cath Lab RN in nursing care of patients pertaining to provision of medication, vital signs, and airway management.
Equipment Maintenance
1. Perform quality control checks in laboratory to assure proper equipment functions.
2. Check defibrillator and respiratory equipment in the absence of the Cath Lab RN, daily.
3. Clean Cath Lab with appropriate solution.
4. Resterilize used equipment per policy.
5. Turn off all equipment and secures lab following last procedure of the day .
Inventory Control
1. Maintain equipment and supplies at levels specified by Director
2. Stock supplies in cath lab from in-house and warehouse services.
Filing
1. Assist in filing of cath reports.
Research
1. Assist with research protocols assigned by physician
Organizational Accountabilities
Organizational Accountabilities (Staff)
Organizational Commitment/Identification
1. Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met
Teamwork/Communication
1. Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior
2. Partner with all team members to achieve goals
3. Receptive to others’ ideas and opinions
Performance Improvement/Problem-solving
1. Contribute to a positive work environment
2. Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change
3. Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes
4. Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment
Cost Management/Financial Responsibility
1. Use resources efficiently
2. Search for less costly ways of doing things
Safety
1. Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance
2. Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation
3. Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation
4. Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication
5. Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers
6. Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance
At Children's, we know what it takes to really connect with kids, we're looking for nurses who love a challenge.
At Children's, we know what it takes to really connect with kids, we're looking for nurses who love a challenge.
Pediatric nurses have to be patient. They have to be understanding, yet able to communicate effectively and honestly with a child and their family about their illness and treatment. And every Children's nurse must have the confidence to take a patient's care into his or her own hands.
At Children's you'll work closely with each patient and their family across a continuum of care - beginning with admission, when you perform physical assessments and take a patient/family history that covers all the vitals.
You'll prepare and carry out a plan of patient care. You'll work with professionals from all Children's health care disciplines. Together you will ensure your patients' progress every step of the way. You will even make rounds with physicians, discussing your patients' conditions and needs.
Professionally, you'll grow like never before.
The nursing practice environment at Children's is ideal for developing your skills to the maximum, increasing your level of responsibility and entering new specialty areas.
Our versatile career ladder, the Program for Professional Advancement (PPA), enables you to move both vertically and laterally across a wide range of clinical, educational and management opportunities. Recently we restructured our nurses compensation package to include:
Our recent achievement of Magnet status reflects what we’ve known all along: That our nurses are something very special - that their vision, talents, dedication and leadership define a truly exceptional practice environment. We invite you to learn more about our Magnet environment, accomplished by approximately 6% of the nation’s hospitals, and even fewer pediatric centers.
We are also a Beacon Award winner, recognized for our outstanding CICU and PICU environments. In fact, our Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit is the first in the country to be designated a Beacon Award winner AND our Pediatric Intensive Care Unit is the first in the Northeast region to receive the Beacon designation!
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