Cardiovascular Tech

Job Title & Specialty Area:

Cardiovascular Tech Department:

Cardio Cath Lab Location:

Hosp-Dal-C Shift:

4x10 6:45am-5:15pm

Call Required Job Type:

On-Site Why Children's Health? At Children's Health, our mission is to Make Life Better for Children, and we recognize that their health plays a crucial role in achieving this goal. Through our cutting-edge treatments and affiliation with UT Southwestern, we strive to deliver an extraordinary patient and family experience, ensuring that every moment, big or small, contributes to their overall well-being. Our dedication to promoting children's health extends beyond our organization and encompasses the broader community. Together, we can make a significant difference in the lives of children and contribute to a brighter and healthier future for all.

Summary:

Assists physicians in diagnosing and treating cardiac disease and cardiac arrhythmias in the Cath/EP Lab specializing in the care of patients undergoing diagnostic Cardiac Cath, PTCA, stent placement, Impella placement and EP devices and ablations. With increased experience provides resource and mentoring to new staff while exhibiting enhanced technical skills.

Responsibilities:

• Functions as a member of the sterile team during the operative/cardiac cath procedure.

Assembles appropriate supplies and equipment for surgical procedures. Assists surgeons and or cardiologist by closely observing their actions and anticipating their needs, handing sterile instruments, sponges, sutures, and other items as necessary. Assist during invasive and noninvasive procedures to diagnose and/or treat congenital and acquired cardiac and peripheral vascular disease and cardiac arrhythmias

• Responsible for ensuring that all pre-operative planning and preparation for intervention are individualized to meet the needs of each patient based on the cardiologist/surgeon's preference.

Collects data and determines needs from schedules and consultations with team members. Consults preference list and incorporates into preparation of surgical suite. Room preparation and breakdown to include stocking rooms, daily QC checks, radiographic, hemodynamic and computer setup, and room cleanup. Prepare sterile procedure tray and patient sterile field appropriately for specified procedure type. Performs patient care tasks including documentation within electronic health record.

• Performs in all roles within the cardiac catheterization lab. Performs POC testing as directed by the physician. Administers medications to the sterile field as directed by the physician.
• Ensures the preparation of a safe environment for patients and co-workers.

Follows universal precautions. Adheres to aseptic practices. Verifies exposure to sterilization process, integrity of sterile packaging, moisture, and that all items used are on the sterile field. Establishes and maintains the sterile field. Identifies and reports potential hazards in the surgical suite's environment. Wears surgical attire correctly inside and outside the surgical suite. Observe occupational and radiation safety regulations (wearing badges, lead aprons, goggles, gloves).

• Utilizes standards to maintain departmental practices and procedures. Participates in committees and project/task forces. Follows policies and recommended practices pertaining to the use, care and maintenance of supplies and equipment. Maintains surgeon's preference list. Maintains specialty instrument sets and costly equipment.
• Promotes positive communication and collaboration throughout the department.

Seeks and shares pertinent information. Communicates accurately and effectively with healthcare professional, co-workers, and management. Uses appropriate techniques to avoid defensive responses, utilizes conflict management skills as necessary. Anticipates problems and makes recommendations to appropriate personnel.

WORK EXPERIENCE

• At least 1 year surgical technology experience Pref
• Successful completion of a formal program in Surgical Technology Req

EDUCATION

• High school diploma or equivalent Req
• Four-year Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience Pref
• Two-year Associate's degree or equivalent experience Req
• A degree in health science (including, but not limited to, cardiovascular technology, ultrasound, radiologic technology, respiratory therapy, or nursing) Pref

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers as required by CP 1.20 Life Support Course Requirements Req
• RCIS Certification (Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist) Req

PALS 120

Days Req

• ACLS Pref A Place Where You Belong We put our people first.

We welcome, value, and respect the beliefs, identities and experiences of our patients and colleagues. We are committed to delivering culturally effective care, creating meaningful partnerships in the communities we serve, and equipping and developing our team members to make Children's Health a place where everyone can contribute. Holistic Benefits - How We'll Care for

You:

• Employee portion of medical plan premiums are covered after 3 years.
• 4%-10% employee savings plan match based on tenure
• Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks)
• Caregiver Leave
• Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement As an equal opportunity employer, Children's Health does not discriminate against employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran or military status, disability, or genetic information or any other Federal or State legally-protected status or class.

This applies to all aspects of the employer-employee relationship including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, promotion, transfer pay, training, discipline, workforce adjustments, termination, employee benefits, and any other employment-related activity.