Assists physicians in performing invasive and noninvasive cardiac, structural heart, and vascular procedures within the Cardiac Catheterization Lab. Responsible for operating fluoroscopic equipment, monitoring hemodynamic waveforms, and ensuring accurate procedural documentation.
Requirements summary
Requires a Vocational/Technical degree and RCIS or RT credentials, along with BLS and ACLS certifications. Candidates should have a basic dysrhythmia course and knowledge of heart anatomy and physiology.
associate degreeprofessional certificateInventory ManagementElectronic Health RecordsPatient PositioningAseptic TechniquePatient Care CoordinationFluoroscopic Equipment OperationEKG InterpretationVascular ProceduresHemodynamic MonitoringSurgical PrepCardiac CatheterizationStructural Heart Interventions
Job description
Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health! Scheduled Weekly Hours
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Work
Shift: Days/Afternoons (United States of America) Mercy Health St. Vincent Medical Center Full Time Days Join our team today! Sign On Bonus - $12,000 Higher Pay Scales and Sign-On Incentives Flexible Schedule to live the life you deserve Rewarding Higher Differentials with working on the Weekend Mercy Health St. Vincent Medical Center is a faith based Catholic Healthcare Ministry committed to serving the poor and underserved of our community since 1853. Mercy Health St. Vincent Medical Center is a Regional Tertiary care facility serving a 150 mile radius of Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan. St. Vincent has been a well-established leader in quality healthcare as demonstrated by being verified as a Level I Adult and Level II Pediatric Trauma Center by the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma, designated as a STEMI Center, as well as Comprehensive Stroke Center verified by the Joint Commission. Mercy Health St. Vincent Medical Center has also partnered with Nationwide Children’s Hospital of Columbus to create Nationwide Children’s Hospital of Toledo on the campus of Mercy Health St. Vincent Medical Center.
Job
Summery: Under general supervision, assists physicians in performing invasive and noninvasive cardiac, structural heart interventions, and vascular procedures in the Cardiac Catheterization Lab (CCL). Prepares patients and procedural sites using aseptic techniques. Assists physicians by calibrating equipment, preparing supplies, devices and instruments for the procedure. Sets up, operates, and monitors complex digital medical and fluoroscopic equipment to ensure accurate image acquisition and expected patient outcomes. Utilizes multiple computer applications and medical devices for proper procedure documentation within the electronic health record (EHR). Responsible for monitoring, interpreting and calculating hemodynamic waveforms and EKGs. Assists with the coordination, implementation, and evaluation of patient care under the supervision of the physician in the CCL to promote safe, efficient, and therapeutic patient care. Maintains an electronically and radiologic safe environment in the CCL. Maintains integrity of CCL supply inventory. Ensures accurate charge capture.
Essential
Functions: Extracts and documents all pertinent pre- procedural information obtained from patient and medical record. Prepares patients for procedures using proper positioning and surgical prep of procedural site(s). Maintains sterile technique while assisting physician during cardiac adult and pediatric / EP/ vascular procedures. Requires the ability to prepare instruments equipment and medications before and during Cardiac/ EP/ Vascular Assists physician in cardiac/ vascular/ EP/ pediatric procedures. Operates digital medical and fluoroscopic equipment during procedures. Continuous monitoring of patients condition through interpretation of EKG and hemodynamic waveforms. Requires documentation of procedural events and ensures accuracy of recorded waveforms and calculation. Finalizes procedural reports and transfers all images and hemodynamic information to the server. Loads automatic injector with contrast media and injects via catheter at a rate of volume selected by physician. Uses provided computer applications to ensure accurate charge capture on procedural and supply charges. Requires stocking and inventory of equipment and supply readiness utilizing hospital inventory system. Participate in unit performance improvement /quality management measures.
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Vision Insurance
Medical Insurance
Competitive Pay
Sign On Bonus
Parental Leave
Professional Development
Short-term Disability
Long-term Disability
Referral Bonuses
Tuition Assistance
Prescription Coverage
Mental Health Resources
Incentives
Continuing Education Support
FMLA Leave
Backup Care For Children And Elders
403(b) With Employer Contributions
HAS/FSA Options
Job
Requirements:
Required
Minimum
Education: Vocational/Technical Degree Must be RCIS credentialed through Cardiovascular Credentialing International and/or RT through ARRT. Must have BLS / ACLS certification. Must have basic dysrhythmia course. Work requires 6 to 12 months on-the-job training in electrocardiograph interpretation, aseptic techniques, and cardiac diagnostic and interventional procedures.
Qualifications
Minimum Years and Type of Experience: Previous Cath Lab or RT experience preferred but not required. Other
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must possess level of knowledge of heart anatomy, physiology and radiographic procedures generally acquired through two years education in an allied health science such as radiographic technology, nursing, or cardiopulmonary technology. Desirable to have registry as an invasive Cardiovascular Specialist through the Cardiovascular Credentialing International. Must have analytical abilities necessary to monitor and assess patient’s condition, and to perform calculations for diagnosis of heart defects. This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation. Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer. As a Mercy Health associate, you’re part of a Misson that matters. We support your well-being – personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.
What We Offer
Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.
Department
Cath Lab - St. Vincent It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you’d like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health– Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com. We believe your best is yet to come. At Mercy Health, we celebrate the human side of health care, uniting individuals from all walks of life. We'll ask a lot of you, but we'll give a lot back, as well. Whether you’re called to bedside care, patient support, community service or operations and administration, there’s a place for you here. Because if there's one thing we know for certain, it's that good works start with great people. We’ll support and empower you to bring your best – in service of our patients and our Mission.
