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Cardiovascular Technician

Cleveland Clinic

#Documentation #BLS #ACLS #Patient Care #Teamwork #Healthcare #Collaboration #Patient Safety #Critical Care #Equipment Maintenance

Quick overview

As a Cardiovascular Technician, you will perform both non-invasive and invasive procedures, ensuring patients feel informed and safe. You will assist in cardiac catheterization and electrophysiology procedures while collaborating with nursing and medical staff.

Requirements summary

Candidates must have a Cardiovascular Lab Technology Program Certificate or equivalent education, along with BLS and ACLS certifications. Preferred qualifications include RCVT certification and experience in Cath lab or Interventional Radiology.

professional certificateDocumentationPatient CareEquipment MaintenanceCollaborationCritical CarePatient ObservationEchocardiographyEKG InterpretationVascular UltrasoundResuscitationPacemaker ImplantationBalloon AngioplastyArterial Pressure MonitoringCardiovascular CatheterizationStent InsertionVenous Pressure Monitoring

Job description

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day. We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own. That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One. Job Title Cardiovascular Technician Location Vero Beach Facility Indian River Hospital Department Ancillary Cardiac Cath-Indian River Hospital Job Code 000604 Shift Days + Call Schedule 6:30am-5:00pm Job Summary Job Details *This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $5,000
Join our team at Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Cleveland Clinic Indian River has been recognized as one of the top regional hospitals in South Florida. Indian River Hospital is in sunny Florida’s Treasure Coast where it is committed to providing optimal family-centric and community-focused care. At Indian River Hospital, you will be part of a collaborative, compassionate, and innovative team of caregivers. You will work with state-of-the-art technology and will build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. As a Cardiovascular Technician, your responsibilities will include performing both non-invasive and invasive procedures, such as echocardiography, vascular ultrasound, cardiovascular catheterization, stent insertion, balloon angioplasty and implanting pacemakers. In this role, you will ensure patients feel informed, relaxed, and safe during each appointment. While making a difference in the lives of patients and their families, you will also have the opportunity to explore advanced positions and educational resources offered by Cleveland Clinic. A caregiver in this position works days from 6:30AM – 5:00PM, with on-call requirements. A caregiver who excels in this role will: Provide guidelines for RCVT/RCIS roles and functions in the Cath Lab. Assist nursing 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-procedure care and 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, ablating and implanting of cardiac resynchronization devices. Perform arterial and venous pressure monitoring, sampling and 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. Assist team 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, paper calibration and basic troubleshooting practices of recording equipment. Report malfunctioning equipment immediately to Nurse Manager. Always maintain patient, medical record, department and employee confidentiality. Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: Cardiovascular Lab Technology Program Certificate or equivalent education deemed acceptable 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 Two years of critical care experience 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. If applying for a Florida position, please see the following website for more information on the background screening requirements required by the Agency of Health Care Administration: Please review the Equal Employment Opportunity poster. Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an equal employment opportunity employer. We know that fully supporting our caregivers is what creates the best outcomes for our patients. Our outstanding, comprehensive offerings are an investment in your health, well-being and future. What began in Cleveland in 1921 has grown to include locations throughout, the U.S. and even other countries. For you, that means more opportunities to learn, grow and serve patients — while finding caring, thriving communities both at work and at home. Cleveland Clinic is a nonprofit multispecialty academic medical center that integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, it was founded in 1921 by four renowned physicians with a vision of providing outstanding patient care based upon the principles of cooperation, compassion and innovation. Cleveland Clinic has pioneered many medical breakthroughs, including coronary artery bypass surgery and the first face transplant in the United States. U.S. News & World Report consistently names Cleveland Clinic as one of the nation’s best hospitals in its annual “America’s Best Hospitals” survey. Among Cleveland Clinic’s 70,800 employees worldwide represent 140 medical specialties and subspecialties. Cleveland Clinic is a 6,500-bed health system that includes a 173-acre main campus near downtown Cleveland, 19 hospitals, more than 220 outpatient facilities, and locations in southeast Florida; Las Vegas, Nevada; Toronto, Canada; Abu Dhabi, UAE; and London, England.

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