6045 Cardiovascular Technologist 2 - Lagrange, GA at Wellstar Health Systems in LaGrange, Georgia

Job Description:

Overview

The 6045 Cardiovascular Technologist 2 - Lagrange, GA is a proactive member of an interdisciplinary team of licensed and unlicensed care givers who ensure that patients, families and significant others receive individualized high quality, safe patient care. It is expected that all RN Clinical Nurses - are licensed, knowledgeable and uphold the practice of nursing as outlined by the Georgia Professional Nurse Practice Act and implements the Scope of Practice and Code of Ethics Standards put forth by the American Nurses Association.

• Schedule:Full Time
• Shift: Day Shift
• Level: 6+ years of experience
  

Success Profile
Find out what it takes to succeed as a 6045 Cardiovascular Technologist 2 - Lagrange, GA:

• Collaborative
• Time Efficient
• Organized
• Critical Thinker
• Attention to Detail
• Compassionate

Benefits that Reflect Your Contributions

• Your Pay
  A compensation program designed for fair and equitable pay.
  
• Your Future
  Secure your future with plans that also include an employer match. Plans and guidance for the future.
  
• Your Wellness
  Traditional healthcare benefits combined with progressive wellness programs to help you be your best self!.
  
• Your Joy
  Special and unique benefits and programs ensuring a balanced life and a workplace culture built on trust.
  

Job Details


Facility: Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center




Job Summary:



Functions under the direction of the Cath_EP Lab manager/Director. The cardiovascular technologist II assists with providing safe, age-appropriate care to the patient by performing cardiovascular cath and/or electrophysiology procedures provided by the department according to department procedures. The technologist has the knowledge and ability to obtain a quality diagnostic study properly and safely. The cardiovascular technologist II is responsible for maintaining sterile technique during procedures and assisting the Cath Lab Manager/Director in the maintenance of a safe and efficient environment dealing primarily with adults eighteen to sixty-five, and geriatric patients over the age of sixty-five. Has a minimum of 1 year of experience performing invasive cardiovascular procedures. The cardiovascular technologist II participates in the cath or EP call rotation.



Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:



Clinical Skills
• Completion of cardiovascular cath and/or EP competencies • May function in monitoring, scrubbing, or circulating roles • Able to use critical thinking skills • Work in conjunction with interventional cardiologists, electrophysiologists, and cardiologists • Preps and educates the patient for procedure • Demonstrates and understands sterile technique 60% Quality and Patient Safety
• Verifies patient ID using 2 patient identifiers, i.e.. Armband, DOB, verbal identification • Verifies front of patient chart for same/similar name sticker • Verifies Written Order and Consent, seeks clarification if order or consent unclear • Uses and understands preprocedural verification/ time out form • Understands and complies with site/ side marking when indicated 10% Job Responsibilities
• Must be flexible with hours to meet departmental needs • Able to work scheduled and cath lab "On-Call" hours • Knows existing lines of communication and authority • Handles communications properly • Introduces self to patient and/or guardian utilizing proper scripting ie. AIDET • Transports patients as needed • Provides privacy and comfort for patient/customers • Assists with maintenance of departmental records, Joint Commission standards, State and Federal Regulations and performance Improvement • Enters data in to cath lab log and verifies accuracy and completeness • Completes necessary paperwork • Answers departmental phone using proper scripting • Maintains stock levels and outdates • Maintain current License and BLS/ACLS certifications • Works as a team with other cath_EP lab staff to obtain the best possible outcome • Performs any other duties as needed when asks by leadership • Prepares necessary supplies and equipment for procedure • Enters appropriate charges for supplies and procedure 25% Patient Education
• Responsible for patient, family/support system education • Responsible for patient education as it relates to their procedure, including preparing the patient for future procedures and/or transfer to another facility • Provide post procedural home care instructions as needed 5%



Required Minimum Education:



Associate's Degree Required or
Bachelor's Degree in Health Science; Required and
High school diploma One year of cardiovascular cath/EP lab experience may be substituted in lieu of formal education Required and
Associate's Degree of CVT program Preferred



Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):

All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.

• Registered CVI Specialist-Preferred


• Basic Life Support or BLS - Instructor


• Advanced Cardiac Life Support or ACLS - Provisional or ACLS - Instructor

Required Minimum Experience:



Minimum 1 year 1 year functioning independently in cardiovascular cath/electrophysiology lab. Required



Required Minimum Skills:



Knowledge of cardiovascular cath or electrophysiology procedures, patient positioning, exposure factors and radiation protection.
Required special/advanced procedure registry as outline above.
Knowledge of electrocardiography, coronary heart disease, cardiac anatomy and physiology preferred with EKG interpretation.
Knowledge of hemodynamics, intracardiac electrograms, and electrophysiology equipment.


Ability to react quickly to emergency patient care situations
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, patients, families and physicians.
The individual must be able to communicate and understand verbal and written English language and display a positive attitude.



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At a time when the healthcare industry is changing rapidly, Wellstar remains committed to exceeding patients' and team members' expectations, while transforming healthcare delivery.



Our Mission
To enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve.



Our Vision
Deliver worldclass health care to every person, every time.



Our Values

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  We serve with compassion
  
  
  
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  We pursue excellence
  
  
  
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