Cardiovascular Technologist PRN
Cardiovascular Technologist PRN
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Join an awardwinning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality compassion and community! St. Marys Medical Center a member of Prime Healthcare offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference. Our passion to develop and maintain a culture where our staff and providers feel valued engaged and respected has led to our ability to consistently deliver exceptional patient care to our community and be the place you want to work.
St. Marys Medical Center a 2020 Watson Health Top 100 Hospital is a faithbased 137bed acute care hospital providing a wide range of services including 24hour Emergency Department Surgical Services Acute Rehabilitation Services Interventional Cardiology and outpatient services. St. Marys Medical Center has provided highquality compassionate care to the residents of Blue Springs and Eastern Jackson County for more than 40 years.
St. Marys one of Kansas Citys best kept secrets offers patients the best of both worldsa warm caring environment close to home providing the wide range of services and expertise typically found in much larger facilities. Weve received the Healthgrades Patient Safety Excellence Award 7 year in a row and are regularly recognized by Leapfrog Group with an A safety grade.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to veteran status disability race gender gender identity sexual orientation or other protected characteristics. If you need special accommodation for the application process please contact Human Resources. Know Your Rights: are seeking a Cardiovascular Technologist (PRN) also referred to a as a Cath Lab Tech and IR Technologist at St Marys Medical Center a member of Prime Healthcare in Blue Springs MO. A Cath Lab Tech is a specialized healthcare professional dedicated to assisting in the diagnosis and treatment of heart and vascular conditions. Their responsibilities primarily involve performing diagnostic tests managing equipment and supporting physicians during procedures. Cath Lab Tech are essential to cardiac care ensuring accurate diagnostics safe interventions and highquality patient support. Their expertise is essential for the smooth functioning of the Cardiac Catheterization Department as they utilize EPIC software systems and monitor GEMAC to support our vital procedures. This position is on a per diem basis meaning PRN.
Shifts Available: Days
Employment Type: Per Diem (PRN)
Hours: Varied
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes but not limited to):
- perform Electrocardiograms (EKGs) to measure the electrical activity of the heart monitor the hearts rhythm and detect abnormalities such as arrhythmias
- work with cardiologists to assist in cardiac catheterizations for interventional procedures to examine the heart and possibly treat blockages
- assist cardiologists during cardiac catheterization procedures including minimally invasive interventions such as angioplasty and stenting to diagnose and treat cardiovascular conditions and ensure proper placement of stents to keep arteries open
- assist in the setup and monitoring of pacemakers and defibrillator implantations devices that help regulate the hearts rhythm
- prepare patients for cardiovascular tests and procedures including positioning explaining the procedure and ensuring patient comfort
- during tests and interventional procedures monitor the patients vital signs (blood pressure heart rate etc. and report any issues to the supervising physician
- during procedures monitor patients vital signs electrocardiograms (EKGs) and hemodynamic data to ensure their safety and provide realtime information to the medical team
- may scrub in and assist the physician directly during the procedure handling catheters guidewires and other equipment as needed
- track the par level of all instruments and supplies and provide support for both invasive and noninvasive cardiac procedures in all capacities for the Cardiac Cath Lab and Interventional Radiology (IR) Lab
Qualifications
EDUCATION EXPERIENCE TRAINING
- ARRTR and license as required by State Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) OR Registered Electrophysiology Specialist required
- Previous experience in a Cardiovascular Lab; preferred
- Cardiovascular technologist training program with emphasis in invasive cardiology and hemodynamic monitoring preferred
- BCLS (AHA) required upon hire and maintain current
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS); required within 30 days of hire
- Proficient computer skills
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Employment Type
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