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• Overview Non-Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Technologist PRN/OCC, Variable Hours & Shifts On Call Morristown Hamblen Overview: Morristown-Hamblen Healthcare System is a 170-bed hospital serving an eight-county region in East Tennessee’s Lakeway Area.
• The facility includes more than 20 emergency suites, advanced laboratories, radiology, and therapy services, and a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence for mammograms, biopsies, and nurse navigation.
• The Women’s Center features six modern labor and delivery suites and a secure nursery for newborn care.
• With state-of-the-art technology and a dedicated team, Morristown-Hamblen provides exceptional, patient-focused care close to home.
• To meet the needs of our growing community, we continue to develop services, attract new physicians, and embrace innovation, all to promote an improved quality of life.

Position Summary

Provides assistance to the cardiologist or cardiac surgeon in performing diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterization and angiography procedures, measuring cardiovascular parameters such as cardiac output, blood flow velocity, cardiovascular dynamics, cardiac electrophysiology parameters, intracardiac shunt detection, valve flow/valve area determinations, intracardiac pressure measurements, oximetry determination, cineangiocardiography, and the measurement and calculation of cardiac function indices. The technologist assists in all phases of catheterization procedure including insertion of the catheter, operation of various electronic instruments, and calculation of hemodynamic data.

Responsibilities

Actively participates in the orientation and training of new employees and students. Demonstrates proficiency in complex clinical skills to include: IABP, stents, DCA, complex PTCA's, Alblations and Pacemakers. Demonstrates proficiency in cardiac anatomy and physiology, correlating pressure wave forms and rhythm analysis. Proficient in patient assessment, monitoring, and sterile technique as required. Assists in the maintenance and effective use of all equipment and supplies in the clinical areas. Maintains patients’ confidential records, reports, and files. Responds appropriately and timely to patients, physicians, and other customers’ needs. Demonstrates competence in performing critical skills to include appropriate delivery of care according to the age-specific needs of the entire life span. Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested. Performs other duties as assigned.