Job Description

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Job Title

Cardiovascular Technician

Location

Port St Lucie

Facility

Tradition Hospital

Department

TMC Interventional Services-Cleveland Clinic Martin Health

Job Code

000604

Shift

Days + Call

Schedule

7:00am-5:30pm

*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 in collaboration with thenursing and medicalcaregiversIn 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 to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility.

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