CVT Cardiovascular Technician - Cath Lab
Ascension
- Nashville, TN
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Sign-on bonus: $4,000.00
- Department: Catheterization Lab
- Schedule: Full-Time Day Shift, 40hrs/wk
- Hospital: Ascension Saint Thomas West
- Location: Nashville, TN
Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Ways to give back to your community*Please note, benefits and benefits eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply for some roles (for example: Travel, PRN, Short-Term Option, etc.). Actual compensation offer will vary based upon role, education, experience, location, and qualifications. Connect with your Talent Advisor for additional specifics.ResponsibilitiesAssist with procedures to analyze, diagnose and treat the cardiovascular system.
- Prepare patients for procedures.
- Review medical history, position patients and clean/shave/numb testing sites as appropriate.
- Interpret, describe and report test results; recognize recording errors and artifact and react appropriately.
- Monitor patient prior to, during and after procedures and promptly report any abnormal findings in patient's condition.
- Prepare and maintain equipment, supplies and lab area.
- Ensure equipment is properly functioning.
- Report potential problems or equipment malfunction to appropriate personnel.
- Lock/tag out equipment if appropriate.
- Assist in maintaining a clean, and orderly department.
- May prepare and administer contrast media and medications within the accepted scope of practice and applicable state and federal regulations.
- BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
- One or more of the following required:
- Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist credentialed from the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
- Cardiographic Tech credentialed from the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Non-cert assocs hired before 4/30/18 cert not required.
- Cardiographic Tech specializing in Invasive Vascular Cardiology obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Non-cert assocs hired before 4/30/18 cert not required.
- Radiologic Technologist specializing in Radiography credentialed from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Non-cert assocs hired before 4/30/18 cert not required.
- High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's