Cardiovascular Technologist - Cardiac Cath Lab of Mid Cities

Company: Sca Health
Location: Bedford
Posted on: September 2, 2024

Job Description:

Overview:Today, SCA Health has grown to 11,000 teammates who care for 1 million patients each year and support physician specialists holistically in many aspects of patient care. Together, our teammates create value in specialty care by aligning physicians, health plans and health systems around a common goal: delivering on the quadruple aim of high-quality outcomes and a better experience for patients and providers, all at a lower total cost of care.As part of Optum, we participate in an integrated care delivery system that enables us to support our partners as they navigate a complex healthcare environment, Only SCA Health has a dynamic group of physician-driven, specialty care businesses that allows us to customize solutions, no matter the need or challenge:We connect patients to physicians in new and differentiated ways as part of Optum and with our new Specialty Management Solutions business.We have pioneered a physician-led, multi-site model of practice solutions that restores physician agency by aligning incentives to support growth and transition to value-based care.We lead the industry in value-based payment solutions through our Global 1 bundled payment convener, that provides easy predictable billing to patients.We help physicians address everything beyond surgical procedures, including anesthesia and ancillary service lines.The new SCA Health represents who we are today and where we are goingand the growing career opportunities for YOU.Accountabilities / Responsibilities:Under general supervision, the Cardiovascular Invasive Technologist is responsible for ensuring safe procedures are carried out in the delivery of cardiac services to patients. Analyzes, uses and cares for all technical equipment and supplies and produces and maintains accurate records and reports as necessary. The Cardiovascular Invasive Technologist will scrub and assist the physician with cardiac, vascular and IR procedures. The Cardiovascular Invasive Technologist will be competent in hemodynamic monitoring, arrhythmia recognition, aseptic technique, and CVL scrub procedures and sterile equipment usage.Ensure patient needs are met in accordance with instructions of physician and facilitys policies & procedures.Demonstrates respect for co-workers & develops positive working relationships with other departments.Communicates with courtesy when interacting with patients, physicians, facility staff, vendors and the public in person, on the telephone, or by email.Preforms the role of CVL scrub by anticipating the needs of the physician and keeping the circulating nurse informed of any needs throughout a procedure.Ensures all supplies, equipment and medications are assembled prior to the start of the procedure.Combines the knowledge of human anatomy, cardiovascular procedures, and implementation of tools and technologies to facilitate the physicians performance of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.Responsible for ensuring all new equipment requests are appropriately analyzed based on utilization and data from the provider.Maintain radiation safety at all ties in accordance with radiation safety policies and proceduresPromotes safe environment. Takes appropriate action in emergency situations, being aware of and controlling hazards which may endanger patients, visitors, and employees.Qualifications:Education: Graduate from an AMA approved school of Radiological technology, or of certified RCIS program, AS or BS degree preferred.High school graduate or equivalent required.ARRT or RCIS Certification required.Current BLS and ACLS required.Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years of cardiac cath lab experience.Working Knowledge: Able to perform at a proficient level all radiology procedures related to the cardiac cath lab. Able to scrub and monitor to assist and perform all other tasks as needed to perform all cases in cath lab procedures including pacemaker, vascular, cardiac, and pain management procedures. Able to provide direct patient care to the stable and acute patient.Technical/Motor Skills: Ability to manipulate various types of electronic, radiographic, and clinical equipment. Calibrate and troubleshoot various types of cath lab and computer equipment. Ability to operate specialty equipment in the facility and to perform tasks at a user level.Must be personable, friendly, and exhibit flexibility and positive interpersonal skillsMin: USD $16.54/Hr. Max: USD $29.90/Hr.by Jobble

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