Primary City/State:

Mesa, Arizona

Department Name:

Cardiac Cath Lab-Hosp

Work Shift:

Day

Job Category:

Clinical Care

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The Cardiac Cath & EP Lab at Banner Heart Hospital provides diagnostic and interventional Cardiac and Electrophysiology procedures to the adult patient population.  With 5 Cardiac Cath rooms and 3 Electrophysiology rooms, we are a full-service cardiovascular lab providing minimally invasive care for coronary, peripheral, electrophysiology and structural heart patients.  We are a dynamic and fast paced environment so if you are looking for a and exciting career to continue your Electrophysiology experience you will want to apply for this job.

As a Special Procedures Technologist, you will have the opportunity to be a part of a team that performs 11,000 procedures a year serving approximately 5,900 patients.  The technologist is an integral part of the Cath lab team.Our Cardiovascular Techs are responsible for many duties, including medical imaging responsibilities, scrubbing, circulating and monitoring during the procedure.

Location: Banner Heart Hospital

Shift: Full-Time: 4 10-hour shifts; 7AM - 5:30PM

Call: Night, Holiday and Weekend Call; must be able to make call within 30 minutes

Have you finished your Rad Tech license and looking to start your career with amazing growth potential?Our Special Procedure Technologists are active partners with the physician during the case and are essential to the procedure.

Apply now and get ready to scrub in!

POSITION SUMMARY
This position, under the direction of a qualified physician, assists in performing diagnostic and interventional cardiovascular procedures on patients. Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide optimal care reatment to patient population.

CORE FUNCTIONS
1. Under the direction of a physician, assists in performing all diagnostic and interventional cardiovascular procedures including all types of structural heart and hemodynamic support cases and/ or complex EP cases to includes case types such as advanced cardiac procedures such as TAVR, TMVR, Mitra Clip, Impella 5.0, Tandem, ECMO and pediatric specialty) to treat heart disease in accordance with departmental policies and procedures. Performs/reviews a baseline patient evaluation as defined by scope of practice and facility. Evaluates patients’ response to diagnosis, interventional maneuvers and medications during procedures. In EP Specialty, demonstrates knowledge, ability and skill to support complex EP cases (e.g. epicardial AF and VT ablations, stereotaxis, bipolar, venous alcohol ablations, leadless pacemaker).

2. Operates all diagnostic and therapeutic equipment used for procedures in an efficient manner. Demonstrates the ability to troubleshoot and notifies appropriate personnel to maintain equipment performance in area of operation. Maintains a safe environment for patients, personnel, and visitors. Adheres to all safety policies.

3. Demonstrates expert level knowledge of procedures and techniques, i.e. knowledge of normal and abnormal ECG rhythms and/or lead changes, various hemodynamic values, normal and abnormal pressures, ST elevation/depression. Monitors and records ECG and pressure waves during the procedures. Provides other aspects of patient care as needed.

4. Demonstrates the principles of aseptic and sterile techniques as well as universal precautions throughout the procedure. Disposes of sharps and trash and places used supplies into case cart for processing. Prepares instruments for cleaning following each case.

5. Demonstrates clinical expertise, critical thinking and problem-solving skills. May participate in employee performance assessments when serving as a preceptor. Participates in staff development, orientation, education and evaluation of clinical competencies when serving as a mentor or preceptor as assigned.

6. Accountable for the ethical, legal and professional responsibilities related to the score of practice. This includes maintaining confidentiality of all work information.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

This job profile is utilized at facilities with a high acuity Cath Lab that performs structural heart or primarily complex intervention cases. Completion of a Cardiovascular Invasive program or equivalent experience.

Requires ARRT certification in Radiologic Technology (RT) as required by state law. Licensure and/or certification(s) as required by state regulatory agency, if applicable. Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications required. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification required where applicable.

Requires Post primary certifications with minimum of 5 years’ Cath Lab, Electrophysiology (EP) or equivalent experience OR 7 years Cath Lab, EP or equivalent with at least 3 years in a high acuity/structural heart or most complex interventions.

Demonstrated expertise in high acuity/structural heart or most complex interventions.

Proficient in various Cath Lab procedures and techniques. The position requires the ability to maintain professional decorum in highly stressful emergent situations. The position requires the ability to respond quickly to the needs of the health care staff and patient.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.