CV Techo Invasive, Full-Time, Days

Job description

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference. Job Summary Provides clinical support and direction for diagnostic cardiovascular procedures. Supports the procedural team, scrubbing with the physician tableside or monitoring and documenting the case. Maintains competency in each role, utilizing evidence-based practices and research consistent with Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist or Radiologic Technologist scope of practice. Performs procedures effectively during call back. Exercises appropriate judgement utilizing resources. Bonus This position is bonus eligible, click this link for details​. Essential Functions All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's purpose: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be 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 patient's 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 environment. Knows 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 guidelines. Assures 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 HIPPA. Reports 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 needed. Performs education to increase patient and family knowledge. Ensures 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 staff. Attends and participates in departmental staff meetings. Assumes responsibility for own continuing education, both formal and informal. Participates in development of self and other staff members. Attends 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 effectively. If in Charge role -establishes daily procedure schedule in accordance with patient/procedure priorities and physician preferences. Recognizes/analyses/solves problems. Anticipates needs of physicians. Ensures that the daily schedule is carried out through individual or cooperative efforts. Exercises analytical judgement on work to be done. Keeps 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 department. Cleans 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 equipment. Communicates 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 practice. Practices proper sterile technique. Conducts 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 Work Shift Day (United States of America) Location Oconee Medical Campus Facility Oconee Memorial Hospital Department Cardiac Catheterization Share your talent with us! Our vision is simple: to transform healthcare for the benefits of the communities we serve. The transformation of healthcare requires talented individuals in every role here at Prisma Health.