Overview

St. Francis Hospital is dedicated to providing a supportive environment, committed to the highest standards of patient care, where health care professionals can develop their expertise and strengthen their credentials.

Responsibilities

Duties of Cardiovascular Tech

Assists during emergency resuscitation.
Responsible for reviewing the accuracy of printed records prior to placing in medical record and evaluate accuracy of data.
Performs post processing of acquired images and assures secure storage and retrieval of images.
Set up sterile equipment for diagnostic and therapeutic procedures demonstrating aseptic technique.
Scrub during diagnostic and interventional procedures on the adult patient and assist as needed.
Performs sheath removal and achieves hemostasis effectively.
Assist with patient comfort and wellbeing before, during, and immediately following the procedure. These duties will address the physical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of the patient.
Through sampling and recording, provide data from which precise anatomic and physiologic diagnosis may be established.
In coordination with RN, setup non-invasive monitoring - ECG, blood pressure cuff, and pulse oximetry.
Operates intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) and other catheter based imaging modalities.
Oversees digital imaging equipment to optimally define anatomy.
Participates in team huddle, time-out, and all aspects of procedure as suggested for patient safety.
In coordination with RN, performs/reviews baseline patient hemodynamic data and evaluates patient response to diagnostic or interventional maneuvers during procedures.
Assists as scrub tech during interventional procedures.
Functions as a scrub person during operative and other invasive procedures by assembling supplies and equipment and preparing and organizing sterile supplies and instruments for the procedure.
Is knowledgeable of all equipment and supplies required for each case type and where they can be obtained.
Demonstrates technical knowledge of procedures.
Checks physician preference for equipment required prior to each procedure.
Communicates information with RN to ensure smooth progress of case. Observes and reports, to a nurse, changes in the patient's condition.
Preps access site as ordered by physician pre-procedure
Collects necessary equipment prior to scrubbing/approaching bed side.
Actively works to improve performance by seeking and acting on feedback from others.
Demonstrates knowledge of patient safety standards and follows all hospital policies and procedures pertaining to patient safety.

Pay Range

USD $52.00 - USD $62.00 /Hr.

Qualifications

This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience and position location. The salary range or rate listed does not include any bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.

At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, Catholic Health offers generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.

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Cardiovascular Tech