CV Techo Invasive, Full-Time, Days

• All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Healths purpose: Inspire with the difference.

• Gathers pertinent records needed for procedures such as: History and Physical Lab reports and Medication Record. Anticipates and/or predicts changes and modifies any care delivered to best meet the needs of the patient. Assists with direct patient pre-procedure assessment within scope of practice. This includes the following: assessment of the patients medical and surgical history ASA classification NPO status pertinent labs and sedation plan with primary documentation. Notifies procedural of any missing information. Reports and documents findings Incorporate patient preferences concerns and special needs in procedure process. Follows Infection Control policies and procedures on all patients.

• May circulate with exception of medication administration - maintains safe working the location and use of emergency equipment. Demonstrated completion of annual departmental competencies. Performs inpatient/outpatient procedures with physician order. Operates applicable hospital equipment. Performs proper body mechanics. Takes immediate and appropriate action in life threatening emergencies and/ or crisis situations. Knowledgeable of medications used during procedures and emergencies Adheres to radiation safety specimens are collected handled properly correctly labeled and submitted to the appropriate department. Performs point of care testing.

• Communicates appropriately with hospital personnel medical staff patients families outside resources and others verbally and in writing. Functions as a team player demonstrating willingness to help whenever necessary displaying a positive image of the department and Prisma Health. Utilizes SBAR communication tools. Is discrete in the use of confidential information per errors/incidents/problems to appropriate personnel promptly and documents correctly in Event Reporting online system. Ensures physician is informed of all pertinent patient information.

• Provides on-call services to support lab on rotating bases as required by hiring department

• Ensures that the patient understands and consents to procedures to be performed; contact physician performing procedure as education to increase patient and family that the patient and family are well informed; fulling explaining time frames to family members. Implements and/or assists in patient education regarding procedures and health maintenance. Act as a resource person to other levels of and participates in departmental staff responsibility for own continuing education both formal and in development of self and other staff scheduled departmental in-services. Completes CBTs and annual competencies in coordination with work schedule and checks email bulletin boards for departmental/system-wide updates.

• Demonstrates organizational ability by using time/equipment/resources in Charge role -establishes daily procedure schedule in accordance with patient/procedure priorities and physician needs of that the daily schedule is carried out through individual or cooperative efforts. Exercises analytical judgement on work to be physicians patients and families informed of any delays in schedule.

• Completes proper care and cleaning of patient equipment and all items in patient room. Maintenance and stocking of supplies for smooth operation of equipment properly and documents; notifies appropriate department for repair and removes from service and place note on equipment not functioning correctly. Provides for safe and continued operable issues such as damaged or missing cables to supervisor/manager.

• Obtains appropriate supplies and prepares room for patient. Assess patient condition and level of cooperation and makes appropriate judgment of proper care within scope of proper sterile surgical scrub before invasive procedures. Wears appropriate protective covering (hat mask etc.)responds to codes and other emergency situations appropriately. Demonstrates proper technique for removal and management of arterial sheath.

• Responsible for accurate and timely documentation of events of the case. Interpretation and management of Hemodynamic monitoring. Anticipates potential issues and demonstrates clinical assessment and intervention notifying physician and team of alterations in hemodynamics. Demonstrates accurate documentation of ACC data fields and charging of procedures.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory/Management Responsibilities

• This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor manager director or executive.

Minimum Requirements

• Education - Associate degree. Graduate of accredited school of Radiology or Invasive Cardiovascular Technology

• Experience - No previous experience required. Radiology or prior CCL experience preferred

In Lieu Of

• Current team members in this role on 11/08/2020 are grandfathered from the minimum requirements noted above. May also consider Military experience in Radiology or Cardiology program.

Required Certifications Registrations Licenses

• BLS

• ACLS

• Arrhythmia Competency

• ARRT for Radiology or RCIS for Invasive CT Technology

• SCRQSA certification (Required for team members working in South Carolina)

• ARRT CV - preferred

• RCIS - preferred

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Knowledgeable of angiographic invasive cardiology procedures and the use of contrast agents.

• Knowledgeable of radiographic equipment operation and radiation safety.

• Knowledgeable in invasive procedure supplies.

• Knowledgeable of operation of physiological monitoring equipment and power injectors

• Basic computer skills

• Experience with Epic Cupid or Radiant - preferred