Number of Job Openings Available:

1

Date Posted:

February 23, 2024

Department:

34005006 AHMHI CV Lab St Paul

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Shift Length:

8 hour shift

Hours Per Week:

32

Union Contract:

ADIT-1-United Radiology Technicians

Weekend Rotation:

Other

Job Summary:

Assists physician during complex diagnostic and interventional cardiovascular, electrophysiology or peripheral vascular procedures, including circulating, scrubbing, monitoring and hemodynamic monitoring/recording using advanced skill sets. Follows department policies to maintain a safe, efficient environment while caring for the patient.

Key Position Details:

• Call rotation required
• Day shifts
• Benefit eligible

Job Description:

Principle Responsibilities

• Effectively operates laboratory equipment
  • Prepares and operates equipment within department, manufacturer, and federal guidelines.
  • Performs quality control and basic troubleshooting as needed.
  • Promptly reports all equipment problems to appropriate source.
• Performs scrub role including complex procedures
  • Ensures a safe and sterile environment for the patient.
  • Practices aseptic technique, maintains sterile field and report/corrects breaks in sterile technique.
  • Prepares the equipment and competently assists the physician during the procedure.
  • Understands the anatomy and physiology of the conduction system, and associated intracardiac electrocardiography signals.
• Effectively assists physicians in monitoring/circulator role
  • Detects and responds to changing patient conditions, observing EKG, blood pressure, and other electrograms.
  • Performs complete diagnostic and provocative pacing protocols under the direction of the physician.
  • Differentiates basic and complex arrhythmias and assists in mapping.
  • Records, compiles and enters patient data accurately into electronic medical record and image retrieval system.
• Acts as resource to other staff
  • Effectively teaches and mentors peers in advanced skills.
  • Participates in the orientation of new employees
  • Communicates with Manager regarding progress.
  • Gives timely feedback to staff to advance learning.
• Ensures safe environment for patients and staff
  • Protects self and others from injury by using equipment per manufacturer and department guidelines.
  • Uses transfer lifts, transport equipment and body mechanics to protect from injury.
  • Practices good habits of radiation safety.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Vocational or Technical Training Graduate of accredited Cardiovascular Technology program required or
• Bachelor's degree in life, physical science, or health care related field required
• 2 to 5 Years Cardiovascular lab as Cardiovascular Technologist 2 years experience required
• ACLS-BLS Tier 2 - Multisource required upon hire
• Registered Invasive Cardiovascular Technology RCIS Upon Hire required

Physical Demands
Medium Work*:
Lifting weight Up to 32 lbs. occasionally (*Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), Up to 25 lbs. frequently