Invasive Cardiac Technologist - La Crosse, United States - Gundersen Health System

Description

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Schedule Weekly Hours:
35

Gundersen Health System is seeking a Invasive Cardiac Technologist This is your opportunity to provide care to patients while doing the work you love in the beautiful Coulee Region.

What you will do:

• Act as a patient advocate by assisting the physician and RN with procedures, assessment of patient status, and communication of information in a way that fosters individualized patient care.
• Work 35 hours/week
• 10-hour shifts,
• Take call coverage every 4th-5th weekend and 1-2 nights per pay period

What will you get:

• Career Development Center
• Tuition Investment to further your education
• Generous Benefit Package
• Opportunities for growth and development

What do you need:

• Diploma or Associate level health science program completion in cardiovascular technology, ultrasound, radiologic technology or exercise physiology or similar field
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (CPR)

Job Description:
The Invasive Cardiology Technologist assists the physician with diagnostic and therapeutic interventions of patients with heart disease.

The Invasive Cardiology Technician acts as a patient advocate by assisting the physician and RN with procedures, assessment of patient status, and communication of information in a way that fosters individualized patient care in a cost effective manner.

Major Responsibilities:
Demonstrates the ability to perform at least two of the following responsibilities:

• Demonstrates ability to monitor and assess the hemodynamic status of patients during diagnostic, therapeutic and emergency procedures by observing and recording accurately EKGs, wave forms, and oximetry, and reporting changes to physician and/or RN as they occur. Also generates reports in a timely fashion.
• Assist staff in procedures to promote safety and quality radiographic imaging by positioning patient, table, and C-arm during diagnostic, therapeutic and emergency procedures to obtain both optimal imaging as well as maintaining lowest possible radiation dose.
• Assists MD during diagnostic, therapeutic and emergency procedures by "scrubbing in" to promote skilled procedural practice and maintain sterile field for optimal quality and safe patient outcomes.

Demonstrates the ability to perform the following responsibilities:

• Works with staff to promote an open and healthy communicative atmosphere for enhanced delivery of patient care and unit outcomes.
• Works with staff by participating in QI activities in order to continuously improve patient care and positive out-comes.
• Works with staff by participating in daily lab activities as per policy/procedure and written guidelines to enhance practice and work flow.
• Demonstrates knowledge of safety issues in a manner to prevent unsafe conditions and hazards in the work place.
• Demonstrates knowledge and works with staff to promote cardiology best practice by participating in mandatory organizational and unit specific educational programs and maintaining certification credentialing.
• Demonstrates flexibility by changing work hours to meet unit needs and ability to take extra call when needed. (Ability to take calls nights and weekends with a 30 minute in house response time.)
• Witness waste of controlled substances with authorized staff in the state of Wisconsin. Will not witness waste in Minnesota and Iowa, both states require licensed individuals or registered pharmacy technician staff only to witness the waste of controlled substances.
• Performs other job-related responsibilities as requested.

Education and Learning:

REQUIRED

Post High School education in a specialized field: Diploma or Associate level health science program completion in cardiovascular technology, ultrasound, radiologic technology or exercise physiology or similar field.

DESIRED
Vocational or technical training graduate of accredited cardiovascular technology program


Work Experience:

REQUIRED
1 year of direct patient care experience in a healthcare related field


DESIRED
1 year of experience as a technologist in cardiac cath lab, electrophysiology lab, vascular, or interventional radiology environment.


License and Certifications:

REQUIRED
License commensurate with education and experience

Current Infant-Adult Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (with hands on learning) from one of the following programs; American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 3 months of hire


DESIRED
American Registry of Radiologic Technology Registered Technologist-Radiography (ARRT) or Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) or American Registry

Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES)


Age Specific Population Served:
Adolescent years)

Adult years)

Geriatric (65 years & older)


OSHA Category:

Category I - All Employees in this job title have a reasonably anticipated risk of occupational exposure to blood and/or other potentially infectious materials.

Environmental Conditions:
Exposed to infectious diseases.

Subject to hazards.


Physical Requirements/Demands Of The Position:
Sitting Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours)

Static Standing Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours)

Walking/Standing Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours)

Stooping/Bending Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours)

Kneeling/Half Kneel Rarely (1-5% or .5 hours)

Climbing Stair Rarely (1-5% or .5 hours)

Reaching - Below Shoulder Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)

Reaching - Above Shoulder Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)

Repetitive Actions - Fine Manipulation Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours)

Push/Pull (Static Force) Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours) Number of lbs

If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact HR- or call

Equal Opportunity Employer