CV Technologist

$60,549 - $95,680/Yr

AdventHealth - Shawnee, KS

Full-time - Entry Level

Shawnee, KS

Hospitals

About the position

As a CV Technologist at AdventHealth Shawnee Mission, you will play a crucial role in performing cardiology procedures under the direction of a cardiologist. This position requires a high level of technical skill and independent judgment, as you will be responsible for a variety of cardiovascular technical procedures that involve the application of ionizing radiation for radiologic diagnosis. You will be expected to perform all cardiovascular procedures in accordance with hospital and department policies, ensuring that patient care is prioritized and that all safety protocols are followed. Your responsibilities will include scrubbing in and assisting physicians during procedures, setting up and maintaining equipment, and ensuring that sterile techniques are adhered to at all times. You will also be responsible for monitoring patients during procedures, administering contrast media, and maintaining accurate records of each procedure performed. The role demands a commitment to teamwork and collaboration, as you will work closely with other healthcare professionals to facilitate efficient lab operations and optimize patient care. In addition to technical skills, you will be expected to demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills, as you will interact with patients, physicians, and other team members regularly. Your ability to advocate for patients and address their needs will be essential in providing high-quality care. You will also be involved in continuous professional development, staying informed about new technologies and practices in the field of cardiovascular care. This full-time position operates on a day shift schedule, Monday through Friday, from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, and offers a competitive salary along with a $10,000 sign-on bonus. You will be part of a community that values the holistic care of each individual, promoting physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates a culture of teamwork, cohesiveness, and excellence.
• Performs all cardiovascular procedures according to hospital and department policies.
• Scrubs in and assists physicians utilizing sterile technique.
• Sets up, operates, and maintains equipment and supplies for each procedure.
• Holds pressure on arterial and venous sites and applies sterile dressing to puncture site after hemostasis is achieved.
• Assists physicians in invasive cardiology procedures.
• Administers contrast media competently.
• Preps patient for sterile procedure and maintains sterile field, selects proper technical factors on an individual patient basis for each examination.
• Transfers and positions patients; applies sterile dressing to injection site, cleans and disinfects equipment in procedure room.
• Maintains physiological monitoring equipment and supplies, prepares room for procedure (including sterile field), selects proper catheters and guide wires for each procedure, provides immobilization devices as required, operates Medrad Injector; selects proper pressure, rates and volume for each injection, operates and maintains equipment, calculates catheter data, administers opaque media appropriately.
• Uses good body mechanics when transferring patients. Transfers and positions patients pre and post procedure.
• Takes scheduled emergency call and arrives within 30 minutes per department policy.
• Follows the 'Standards of Behavior' guidelines per hospital policy.
• Facilitates efficiency in the lab to accommodate procedures in a timely fashion for optimum patient care and service.
• Follows AIDET (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation and Thank) at all times.
• Demonstrates commitment to Personal Professional Development.
• Maintains adequate record of each procedure done.
• Attends a minimum of 75% of scheduled department meetings and is accountable for obtaining information from missed meetings.
• Maintains clinical expertise in diagnostic and interventional cardiovascular procedures.
• Utilizes PACS and Q-Site in an effective manner.
• Performs QA according to department policy.
• Understands and communicates job duties effectively.
• Selects proper technical factors on an individual patient basis for each exam.
• Able to perform job-related tasks with minimal supervision.
• Utilizes public relation skills when interacting with customers.
• Monitors ECG during procedure and reports changes to physician.
• Accurately documents procedure log and accurately documents product used during procedure.
• Accurately documents fluoro time of MilliGray.
• Demonstrates fiduciary responsibility to organization through appropriate charging and use of supplies. Does not cause excessive waste of products or supplies.
• Maintains and orders all equipment and supplies as necessary, giving consideration to budget, current inventory, hospital procedure and guidelines.
• Enters the appropriate charge for each procedure or seeks assistance if unsure.
• Attendance patterns reflect commitment to job requirements and patient care needs.
• Maintains professional appearance in accordance with dress code standards.
• Demonstrates collaborative behaviors with members of the health care team.
• Demonstrates alertness to safety hazards with equipment. Recognizes equipment malfunctions, removes that equipment from service and notifies Facilities Management/Biomed immediately for repair assistance.
• Incorporates patient, physician, customer needs and concerns into decision-making and organizational action.
• Performs daily QA of imaging/hemo-dynamic monitoring equipment.
• Takes initiative to complete mandatory job requirement, assumes responsibility for role.
• Takes initiative to be informed about new equipment, technology, forms, credentialing and practice changes, policies, procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Participates in department Performance Improvement.
• Adheres to radiation safety standards.
• Conforms to OSHA universal precautions standards.
• Supports and adheres to organizational policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Maintains ethical relationship and cooperation with all personnel in proper conduct of department and hospital.
• Cleans and disinfects equipment/room after each procedure.
• Recognizes the inherent value and unique contribution of each individual. Demonstrates ability to perform duties in a timely and efficient manner in order to meet team productivity goals.
• Uses downtime to complete tasks such as order and charge entry or special projects, otherwise goes home early to reduce non-productive work time or overtime.
• Demonstrates patient advocacy and the ability to promote patient satisfaction. Utilizes the Listen, Apologize, Solve, Thank model to address patient/family (or customer) care concerns.
• Demonstrates competency in AIDET.
• Works cooperatively within the work group and with other services, and supports an inclusive environment in which everyone can fully contribute to the organization.
• Maintains unwavering commitment to standards of ethical behavior and honesty.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient and business information.
• Maintains unwavering commitment to the highest standards of character.
• Provides conscientious commitment to assigned work.
• Being a trustworthy associate and co-worker.
• Recognizing and managing risks.
• Communicating honestly with everyone, and verbally and behaviorally supporting Medical Center mission and values.
• Commits to satisfying the needs of others beyond their expectation.
• Anticipating and addressing the needs of customers.
• Assuming additional responsibilities to support team efforts.
• Assisting others where possible to bring about positive outcomes.
• Demonstrates a helpful attitude and purpose towards customers.
• Resolves issues and problems as soon as they arise.
• Demonstrates positive service recovery.
• Engages in the continuous pursuit of acclaimed quality and holds to the ideals of extraordinary care.
• Uses past experiences as a learning process and shares those experiences with others.
• Seizes learning opportunities to improve personal effectiveness.
• Demonstrates knowledge of performance improvement.
• Participates in decision-making processes.
• Manages resources wisely in order to provide high quality health services both now and in the future.
• Utilizes the time and talents of others effectively.
• Maximizes the use of all resources in a cost-effective manner.
• Comes to work alert and attentive to patients, customers, and co-workers and remains so throughout the day.
• Fulfills work schedule commitments.
• Demonstrates and conveys a favorable image of Shawnee Mission Health.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree or Graduate of a Technical School required.
• No Previous Experience is Required.
• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• 5 Years of Position-Related Experience preferred.
• BCLS obtained through the American Heart Association required.
• Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) within 12 months OR Registered certification required.

Benefits

• Vision, Medical & Dental Benefits from Day One
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• $10,000 Sign on Bonus