*This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $5,000*
Join Cleveland Clinic Tradition Hospital’s team of caregivers that provide top-quality patient care to the communities in and around Port St. Lucie. Opening its doors in 2013 and expanding in 2017, thisstate-of-the-artacute care facility has 177 patient rooms and offers services in a wide variety of specialties to meet community needs.You'llbe supported as you follow your dreams and find where you belong, here at Tradition Hospital.
As a Cardiovascular Technician, your responsibilitieswill include performing both non-invasive and invasive procedures, such as echocardiography, vascular ultrasound, cardiovascular catheterization, stent insertion, balloonangioplastyand implanting pacemakers.You will also perform scrubbing and monitoring duties during procedures as well as pre-procedure preparation, post-procedurecareand patient disposition incollaboration with thenursing and medicalcaregivers.In this role, you will also ensure patients feel informed,relaxedand safe during each appointment. While making a difference in the lives of patients and their families, you will alsohave the opportunity toexplore advanced positions and educational resources offered byClevelandClinic.
A caregiver in this position works4 10-hour shifts, Monday-Friday, from 7:00AM – 5:30PM, with on-call requirements.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
Provide guidelines for RCVT/RCIS roles and functions in the Cath Lab.
Assistnursing and medical caregivers in providing care to patients undergoing cardiac catheterization and electrophysiology procedures.
Perform scrubbing and monitoring duties during procedures.
Perform pre-procedure preparation, post-procedurecareand patient disposition in collaboration with nursing and medical staff.
Perform basic EKG interpretation, single and 12-lead ST segments analysis for ischemia/injury patterns and recognition of arrhythmias.
Recognize and interpret EKG changes related to all electrophysiology procedures, such as mapping,ablatingand implanting of cardiac resynchronization devices.
Perform arterial and venous pressure monitoring,samplingand basic interpretation.
Perform three-dimensional mapping systems and the principles of cardiac resynchronization therapy.
Document procedures completely and accurately including medications and supplies.
Perform patient observation.
Assistteam members in acute cardiac care, including resuscitation and related therapeutic effects.
Set up scrub procedures in both the Cath and EP lab.
Prepare all instruments/equipment for decontamination following universal precautions and take them to the sterilization department.
Restock procedure room when cases are completed for the day.
Check daily paper of the computer, papercalibrationand basic troubleshooting practices of recording equipment.
Report malfunctioning equipmentimmediatelytoNurseManager.
Alwaysmaintainpatient, medicalrecord,departmentand employee confidentiality.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
Cardiovascular Lab Technology Program Certificate or equivalent educationdeemedacceptable by RCIS and RCES credentialing body
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or ALS through the American Red Cross
Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
Certified or Registered Cardiovascular Technologist (RCVT)
Cath Lab or Interventional Radiology experience
Neuro experience strongly preferred
Physical Requirements:
Workload is heavy and requires constant lifting, moving of patients, equipment, instrument trays, and supplies.
Able to lift items up to 50 pounds without assistance and greater than 50 pounds with assistance.
Stooping, pushing and pulling required when moving patients or equipment into position for surgery.
Personal Protective Equipment:
Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.
The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity
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