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Cardiovascular Technologist- Direct Hire

Medical Edge Recruitment

Dover, DE

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$35.31–$54.73 Per Hour
SKILLS
Acute Care, American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), Basic Life Support (BLS), Cardiac Catheter Laboratory, Cardiology, Cardiovascular, Catheterization, Catheterization Laboratory, Clinical Trial, Diagnostic Radiology, Documentation, Fellowship, Hemostasis, Hospital, Infection Control, Laboratory, Laboratory Techniques, Medical Assistance, Medical Treatment, Medication Administration, Onboarding, Performance Analysis, Performance Reviews, Radiation Safety, Radiography, Radiology, Registered Nurse (RN), Safety Compliance, Safety Process
LOCATION
Dover, DE
POSTED
30+ days ago

Medical Edge Recruitment has an immediate opening for a Cardiovascular Technologist for a Direct Hire role at an Acute Care facility in Dover, DE.

SALARY RANGE: 35.31 - 54.73HOURLY

General Summary:

Performs diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterizations, diagnostic and interventional peripheral procedures. Assists the physician in placing catheters into the coronary arteries, and peripheral arteries and veins so that X-rays, angiograms and other recordings can be taken to determine the vascular structure and function of the coronary and peripheral vessels. All Cardiac Cath Technologists must successfully complete a four-month onboarding fellowship to include clinical rotation within the Cath Lab along with weekly 1-hour didactic sessions. These didactic sessions will complement clinical experience in a synchronous way.

Responsibilities:

  1. The Technologist will assist in preparing the patient for the procedure as well as assist the RN in the set up and preparation of rooms, prior to beginning procedures, to provide for safe, efficient delivery of care. The Technologist will assure that proper documentation/consent is present in the chart prior to the procedure start time.

  2. The Technologist will demonstrate the ability to obtain hemostasis safely after a procedure.

  3. The Technologist demonstrates the ability to utilize the x-ray equipment accurately and independently

  4. The Technologist is responsible for radiation safety compliance during procedures

  5. The Technologist will demonstrate the ability to accurately monitor and document all procedures performed in the Cath Lab in the MacLab system.

  6. The Technologist will assist Cath Lab team with procedure room turnover after every procedure following Infection Control protocol.

  7. The Technologist enhances professional growth and development through participation in education, workshops, in-services, and current literature. Maintains required certifications and completes yearly unit and hospital mandatory’s prior to performance evaluation. Seeks specialty certification (RCIS).

  8. Administers Intra Coronary Medication per Bayhealth and Unit’s policies.

  9. All other duties as assigned within the scope and range of job responsibilities.

Required Education, Credential(s) and Experience:

Education: Associate Degree
; Radiologic Sciences
; Or Associates Degree/graduate from accredited program in Cardiovascular Technology.
Credential(s): Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist
Registered Technologist, Radiography
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
Medical Radiologic Technologist
Basic Life Support -Within 90 days, if not already obtained.
; If graduate from a Cardiovascular Technology program: RCIS is required.
If graduate of a Radiologic Technologist program: ARRT (RT) is required.
Within 4 months of hire, if not already obtained
Experience:
Required: Eighteen (18) months experience of diagnostic radiology. OR Completion of accredited radiologic technology or Cardiovascular Technology program and letter of recommendation from Program Director and Clinical Site Preceptor from the graduating school.

Preferred: Two (2) years’ experience within the Cardiac Cath Lab, performing cardiac diagnostic, interventional, and electrophysiological procedures. Previous electrophysiology lab, or interventional lab experience.

Preferred Education, Credential(s) and Experience:

Education: Bachelor Degree
Radiologic Technology
Or Bachelor's Degree/graduate from accredited program in Cardiovascular Technology.

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