Travel Cardiovascular Technologist - $3,500 per week

Company: Carle Health - 221 Northeast Glen Oak Avenue , Car
Location: Peoria
Posted on: September 25, 2024

Job Description:

• Job Details
• To assist the Cardiologists in performing invasive and diagnostic/interventional cardiac/vascular and electrophysiologic procedures as well as technical hemodynamic monitoring and interpretation using automated techniques.
• Providing care to meet patient needs and handle other duties as required and assigned.
• Essential Functions: To assist cardiologists in performing invasive coronary/vascular/EP diagnostic and/or therapeutic procedures using a specific technique.
• To set up and operate a variety of electrical/imaging equipment and computers.
• Displays good judgement and problem-solving skills.
• Displays ability to organize and prioritize performance based on procedural findings.
• Advocates for patient's needs.
• Hemodynamic and procedural results/outcome interpretation.
• Selection and operation of procedural supplies/equipment based on procedural findings.
• Operation of both monophasic and biphasic defibrillators.
• Ability to effectively communicate and educate patient during procedures to alleviate anxiety and ensure focused patient care.
• Recognize and assist any anesthesia needs inherent in the care of the deeply sedated or anesthetized patient.
• Collaborate with Research RN/Coordinator in carrying out laboratory-based research.
• Excellence in communication skills and professional interaction enable incumbent to interact with physicians so that patient safety, satisfaction and optimal patient outcomes are facilitated during procedures.
• Collaborates with team members and other health care providers in planning patient care specific to procedures being performed.
• Assumes accountability for patient care by directing team members, if necessary, so that a standard of excellence and optimal patient outcomes can be achieved.
• Excellence in communication skills enable incumbent to effectively train and mentor team members.
• Appropriate, professional interaction with various vendors to ensure patient safety and positive outcomes resulting from product and/or equipment/supply use.
• Updates knowledge and skills as equipment changes are implemented within the area.
• Checks and evaluates equipment to ensure adequate performance and general safety on a daily basis.
• Manages digital archiving system ensuring safe storage of patient images and reports.
• Promptly notifies appropriate personnel and removes any malfunctioning equipment.
• Promptly reports any equipment or supply malfunction or defective status so that proactive steps may be taken to ensure patient safety.
• Demonstration of knowledge and ability to trouble-shoot and/or problem-solve any equipment within the area.
• Demonstrate the ability to query archived images from deep archive storage, as well as create CD's to facilitate transmission of patient information.
• Provides care to the patient undergoing coronary invasive procedures in the Cath Lab through the use of guidelines, policies, procedures, and standards of care.
• Report significant observations and reactions to appropriate personnel and document care provided.
• Maintain a working knowledge of aseptic technique.
• Assist in passing sterile guidewires, catheters, and other devices as required, using aseptic technique.
• Prepare instruments for sterilization.
• Suggest equipment of procedural changes required for the quality care of the patient.
• Prepare sterile field.
• Observes for deviation from proper aseptic technique by others then has it corrected.
• Report significant observations to appropriate personnel and document observations and care provided.
• Accurate interpretation of EKG and alerts physician of any irregular activity.
  • Job Requirements
  • Minimum three (3) years of applicable experience.
  • Knowledge of hemodynamic concepts, cardiac anatomy and physiology, and the purpose and operation of equipment and supplies inherent in cardiac/vascular diagnostic and interventional procedures.
  • Knowledge and competency in moderate sedation administration and policy protocol.
  • Knowledge of EP concepts, theory, and the fluoroscopic anatomy and physiology involved in diagnostic and interventional EP procedures.
  • Ability to recognize and assist in treatment of any complication arising from cardiac/vascular/EP diagnostic and interventional procedures.
  • Ability to set up sterile table with appropriate supplies specific to each procedure performed within the area.
  • Knowledge of correct preparation and draping of patients.
  • Extensive knowledge of use and function of supplies specific to cardiac/vascular diagnostic and interventional procedures.
  • Knowledge and ability to properly connect to appropriate physiologic monitoring equipment.
  • Knowledge of radiation safety and appropriate use and function of imaging equipment.
  • Advanced knowledge of EKG interpretation and arrhythmia recognition, analysis, and interpretation.
  • Knowledge of data analysis and interpretation specific to device implantation and function.
  • Knowledge and recognition of Invasive Cardiology routines.
  • Proficient in set-up of all procedures.
  • Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English.
  • Basic computer knowledge using word processing, spreadsheet, email, and web browser.
  • Multicultural sensitivity.

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