Position Summary
$7,500 Sign-On Bonus for eligible candidates
The Cardiovascular Technologist I assists with the performance of cardiac catheterization procedures, utilizing at least a basic clinical skill level knowledge base. Assists with the collection and documentation of clinical data. Interprets this patient data by recognizing changes in the patient's hemodynamic status. Reports these changes to the appropriate personnel (i.e., physicians, physician extenders, nurses, supervisor, etc.) Utilizes a multi-disciplinary approach to help provide appropriate patient care in a safe environment. Demonstrates appropriate and correct use of patient care equipment (i.e., defibrillator, NIBP, doppler, etc.), insuring that this item is clean, in working order, and has a current Biomed sticker. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles, practices, and procedures involved in the operation of the radiographic equipment used for cath procedures. Demonstrates the ability to perform computerized hemodynamic monitoring and recording. Demonstrates the ability to set up and assist as scrub tech with diagnostic and interventional cardiac and peripheral procedures. Demonstrates knowledge and proper use of aseptic techniques used to prepare trays, prep patients, and scrub cases. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills to provide appropriate care to patients of all developmental stages: Infant, child, adolescent, adult and elderly. Demonstrates the skills necessary to assist with patient emergencies. Demonstrates competency in pulling sheaths and recognizing bleeding complications. Maintains a clean and stocked work area. Assists RN in attaching and removing monitor equipment from the patient. Demonstrates costeffective use of supplies and participates in maintaining appropriate inventory.
Minimum Requirements
Clinical Ladder Other Information
Primary Shift: Day
Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 5:00pm
4 ten-hour shifts
Call and late assignment required.
On Call: Yes
One night per week and one Friday, Saturday and Sunday per six-week schedule
Weekends: Rotating
IMPORTANT: This position is listed as Cardiovascular Technologist I, but based on the minimum requirements that are met, the candidate of choice will be hired as a Cardiovascular Technologist I, II, III or IV.
ECU Health
About ECU Health Medical Center
ECU Health Medical Center, one of four academic medical centers in North Carolina, is the 974-bed flagship hospital for ECU Health and serves as the primary teaching hospital for The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. ECU Health Medical Center has achieved Magnet designation twice and provides acute and intermediate care, rehabilitation and outpatient health services to a 29-county region that is home to more than 1.4 million people.
General Statement
It is the goal of ECU Health and its entities to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position.
Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre-employment screenings, which may include an occupational health screening, criminal record check, education, reference, and licensure verification.
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