Job Description:CV Invasive Specialists at Intermountain Health are
committed to providing patient centered care while demonstrating our values of
Integrity, Trust, Excellence, Accountability, and Mutual Respect. If
you are interested in contributing to our mission of helping people live the
healthiest lives possible- come join our team!
Posting Specifics:
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Hours: (40 hours)
Shift Details: Variable, 10 hour days (4 ten hour days), on call shifts
Additional Details: Shift differentials given for evenings, nights and
weekends
Lutheran Medical Center is part of Intermountain Health a nonprofit healthcare
organization that focuses on person-centered care. Our 249-bed community-based
hospital has been awarded the highest national recognition possible for
nursing excellence - Magnet designation - by the ANCC. We are proud to extend
the mission of Intermountain Health by providing comprehensive, specialty
care to the poor, the vulnerable, our communities and each other. Dating
back to 1905, we are proud of the rich history and inspiring mission our
hospital has embodied for over 110 years.
Benefits are one of the ways we encourage health for you and your family. Our
generous package includes medical, dental and vision coverage. But health is
more than a well-working body: it encompasses body, mind and social
well-being. To that end, we've launched a Healthy Living program to
address your holistic health. Healthy Living includes financial incentives,
digital tools, tobacco cessation, classes, counseling and Paid Time Off.
We also offer financial wellness tools and retirement planning.
We're proud to offer caregivers access to tuition assistance,
certification assistance, up-front tuition through the PEAK (Path to
Education, Advancement, and Knowledge) program, debt-free degrees,
and other department education payments or employer-paid education assistance.
Scope
Provides technical support during invasive cardiovascular procedures. Provides
patient care under the supervision of the RN.
Assists physicians in radiological imaging of cardiac and vascular
procedures, acts as scrub assistant, maintaining sterile conditions during
clinical procedures. Operates imaging equipment and works in the control room
monitoring and documenting procedure images and events.
Educates patients and families regarding the procedure and about the
expectations of the procedure. Teaches patient and family about pre and post
procedure physical conditions.
Assists in maintaining order and cleanliness of the unit. Maintains
appropriate stock levels for complex interventions and diagnostic procedures.
Completes daily, progress and discharge documentation according to
departmental standards. Accurately documents productivity information.
Participates in quality and patient safety initiatives. Identifies potential
areas for improvement including processes that could be streamlined or revised
to improve patient satisfaction. Identifies potential safety hazards that may
create problems for patients and/or staff, and takes appropriate actions.
Qualifications
High School Diploma or equivalent, required
Registered ARRT or Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Technologist RCIS within
18 months of hire, or Registered Respiratory Therapist with CV Specific
certification, required
RCIS or RCES, required
Current Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS-HCP), required
ACLS and Surgical Technologist License with DORA obtained within 3 months of
hire in state of Colorado, required
Associates degree, preferred
Two (2) years of experience in Cardiology/Cath Lab, preferred
Physical Requirements:Ongoing need for employee to see and read
information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify
equipment and supplies.- and -Frequent interactions with patient care
providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally
communicate as well as hear and unders and spoken information, alarms,
needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency
situations.- and -Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex
and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent
computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed
information, medication preparation, etc.- and -Expected to lift and
utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to
retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items
of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.- and -Need to walk and
assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing
supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable
equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and
busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc).- and
-May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of
ti
Anticipated job posting close date:05/28/2024
Location:Lutheran Medical Center
Work City:Wheat Ridge
Work State:Colorado
Scheduled Weekly Hours:40
The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate
dependent upon experience.$31.28 - $55.57
We care about your well-being - mind, body, and spirit - which is why we