Avera Health
Location
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
The Cardiovascular Technologist provides care in the Cardiac/Vascular/EP catheterization lab, assisting professional staff before, during, and after procedures. Responsibilities include maintaining a sterile environment, performing monitoring and scrub duties, and ensuring patient safety and comfort.
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited RCIS or RTR program, with at least two years of clinical experience in the Cardiac Cath Lab preferred. Licensure and certification requirements include RCIS or RTR registry and current BLS certification.
The Cardiovascular Technologist demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to age-related needs of adults and adult-geriatric patients in the Cardiac/Vascular/EP catheterization lab. This position helps to assist professional staff in providing upmost care for the Cath lab patient before, during and after the procedure. This position maintains a sterile environment, performs scrub, monitoring, and circulating duties in the Cath lab, performs routine and specialized housekeeping activities, and applies principles of asepsis, infection control, medical ethics, and ensures radiation safety utilization. This position performs in collaboration with the Physician and RN, evaluates and adjusts care to meet patient needs and goals, and assists in teaching patients and families when indicated. Provides comprehensive direct patient care and ensures a safe and comforting environment while maintaining patient confidentiality at all times. This position will also be responsible for training newly assigned personnel. Assumes, under the direction of the Laboratory, responsibility for patient specimen testing, quality control, quality improvement, and equipment maintenance. Work Schedule: M-F 6:30 am-5:00 pm with night, weekend and holiday call rotation Education/Experience: Graduate of an accredited school (RCIS or RTR program) required, with continuing education in specialty area preferred. At least two years continuous clinical experience in the Cardiac Cath Lab/Special Procedures required. Licensure/Certification: RCIS registry required or RTR registry current. If RTR, VI (Vascular Interventional Radiography) or CI (Cardiac Interventional Radiography) credential required. Must have current BLS certification or equivalent competency. At Avera, the way you are treated as an employee translates into the compassionate care you deliver to patients and team members. Because we consider health care a ministry, you can live out your faith, uphold the dignity and respect of all persons while not compromising high-quality services. Join us in making a positive impact on moving health forward.
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