Special Procedure Tech

Corewell Health - Hamtramck, MI

Full-time - Entry Level

Hamtramck, MI

1-10 employees

Hospitals

About the position

The Special Procedure Tech plays a crucial role in providing direct care to patients undergoing heart and vascular procedures. This position involves assisting physicians during procedures, monitoring patient conditions, and ensuring quality patient and family-centered care. The tech is responsible for various tasks including IV starts, patient preparation, hemodynamic monitoring, and equipment operation, all while adhering to safety standards and protocols.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patients undergoing routine invasive and interventional procedures.
• Provide intra-procedural technical support and quality patient/family centered care.
• Perform and record hemodynamic/physiologic wave forms and calculations as required.
• Communicate effectively with co-workers, physicians, patients, families, and ancillary departments.
• Perform quality assurance checks on technical equipment.
• Maintain radiation safety standards for staff and patients.
• Take on-call duties as per department schedule.
• Assist physicians using sterile technique during procedures.
• Participate in 3D imaging, vascular, and cerebral cases as needed.
• Utilize IVUS, FFR, OCT, ICE, EKOS in Cath Lab procedures if applicable.
• Participate in device implants and circulate in EP cases as required.

Requirements

• Completion of an accredited radiography program (JRCERT) for Interventional Radiology.
• Graduate of Cardiovascular Technologist program, Associate degree in cardiovascular technology/basic science, Paramedic license, or equivalent training for Cath Lab/EP Lab.
• 1 year of experience in EP, Cath Lab, or IR is required.
• BLS certification and active RT status upon hire for IR; RT-CV or VI within 2 years of hire.
• BLS upon hire and ACLS within a maximum of 6 months for Cath Lab; Registered RCES/RCIS/RT certification, and IABP certification required.
• BLS upon hire and ACLS within a maximum of 6 months for EP Lab; Registered RCIS/RCES required.
• Basic computer skills, math skills, exceptional communication skills, and outstanding customer service skills.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off, holidays, and flexible scheduling
• Employee discounts on a wide range of products and services
• Exceptional health, dental, vision, and prescription drug insurance plans
• Relocation assistance
• Generous retirement savings, disability insurance, identity theft protection, and home and auto insurance
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